Episodes

  • Episode 222: Why Your Favorite Music Ed Theory May Be Wrong

    Episode 222: Why Your Favorite Music Ed Theory May Be Wrong
    Nov 1 2024
    “Filling in the Gaps,” simply refers to a premise I believe we should consider: 1. No Theory gets it all right. 2. All good theories get SOMETHING right. 3. We should be focused on filling in the gaps in Music Education Are you an Gordon MLT devotée? A Kodály-guy? A Tonic Solfa Curwenator? How about … Continue reading "Episode 222: Why Your Favorite Music Ed Theory May Be Wrong"
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  • Episode 221: Authentically South African with Michael Barrett

    Episode 221: Authentically South African with Michael Barrett
    Oct 25 2024
    The music of South Africa is not unlike its people. It is built on layers. Layers of complexity, all rich with meaning, and difficult to understand from the outside. Michael Barrett loves his country and its music. His work proves it. I have long been a fan of Michael Barrett, as well as an admirer … Continue reading "Episode 221: Authentically South African with Michael Barrett"
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  • Episode 220: This is Your Brain on Music with Anita Collins

    Episode 220: This is Your Brain on Music with Anita Collins
    Oct 18 2024
    One of my go to TED animations to play for students at the beginning of every year is the one that explains compellingly, the story of music as the best FULL BRAIN workout. But, Choral/Vocal education is not included in that research! The researcher behind that video, is this week’s guest. Don’t miss it. Dr. … Continue reading "Episode 220: This is Your Brain on Music with Anita Collins"
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  • Episode 219: Individual Literacy Assessment

    Episode 219: Individual Literacy Assessment
    Oct 11 2024
    It is my strong belief that students have a RIGHT to receive individual instruction, feedback and assessment based on individual work in every class they take in school. Even music. This past weekend I had the chance to visit with the amazing students of Magnolia High School as well as the local chapter of the … Continue reading "Episode 219: Individual Literacy Assessment"
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  • Episode 218: The Heart of the Matter with Kyle Pederson

    Episode 218: The Heart of the Matter with Kyle Pederson
    Oct 4 2024
    “Does the world say that you don’t look the right way? Does the world say a that you’re just not enough.” Text written by this week’s guest Kyle Pederson. One of the most powerful tools educators have is the connection of our content to the personal experiences of students. Composer Kyle Pederson is a big … Continue reading "Episode 218: The Heart of the Matter with Kyle Pederson"
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  • Episode 217: Building Collaborative Learning Environments

    Episode 217: Building Collaborative Learning Environments
    Sep 27 2024
    This episode pulls wisdom from Betsy Cooke Weber, on building a culture of leadership, ownership and professionalism in our classrooms and ensembles. This loaded “how to” session comes from her appearance back in episode 45 with updated thoughts from my on how these ideas are working in my classroom. “If I were to return to … Continue reading "Episode 217: Building Collaborative Learning Environments"
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  • Episode 216: What is a Choir “Warm-up” Anyway with the LSHS Choirs

    Episode 216: What is a Choir “Warm-up” Anyway with the LSHS Choirs
    Sep 20 2024
    I have published many peeks into my classroom before on the show. I have never shown you our opening class minutes before. This is where the real work happens. The “warm-up.” Or, as I would rather call it, “voice building time.” In this episode, you will have a front row seat (video version recommended on … Continue reading "Episode 216: What is a Choir “Warm-up” Anyway with the LSHS Choirs"
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  • Episode 215: Thinking in the Language of Music with Libby Larsen

    Episode 215: Thinking in the Language of Music with Libby Larsen
    Sep 13 2024
    When I work with emerging composers trying to get noticed, I ask them “What are you trying to be noticed FOR?”- Libby Larsen. Could the social media environment incentivize non-musical answers to this question? In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the remarkable composer Libby Larsen about her journey into the world … Continue reading "Episode 215: Thinking in the Language of Music with Libby Larsen"
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