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The evolution of music composition has been marked by the interplay between time-honored classical techniques and the rapid rise of digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI). This review explores the convergence of traditional music theory--such as counterpoint, harmonic progression, and form--with contemporary music technologies including digital audio workstations (DAWs), rule-based systems, and AI-driven composition engines. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the paper synthesizes literature, experimental findings, and pedagogical insights to assess the creative, educational, and technological implications of hybrid compositional approaches. A theoretical model is proposed, followed by experimental validation using mixed-methods research involving composers and students. Results show that integrating classical structures with AI tools yields compositions that are structurally sound, emotionally resonant, and creatively original.