Photo by humanbeatbox.com, courtesy of Academy of Noise
Kaila Mullady performs all over the world, infusing beatboxing, singing, rapping, and theater to push the boundaries of creativity and show just what the human instrument is capable of. From performing on Broadway to using beatboxing in speech therapy and music education, Kaila is proving that rhythm and sound can transform lives. Discover how her work and creative process are transforming students, educators, and the future.
Guest
My guest today is joining me from New York City. Kaila Mullady is the first and only two-time winner of the Beatbox Battle World Championship. She’s won numerous other championships and performs all over the world, infusing beatboxing, singing, rapping, and theater to push the boundaries of creativity and show just what the human instrument is capable of. Kaila was tapped to perform in Lin Manuel Miranda’s Broadway Comedy Show, “Freestyle Love Supreme.” In addition to performing, Kaila is an in-demand speaker; has developed beatboxing as a tool for speech therapy; and advances her work and research through her educational company, The Academy of Noise.
Notes
We discuss:
- The many facets of Kaila’s work and creative process: speaker, educator, musician, actress, producer of the American Beatbox Championships.
- One of the most fulfilling parts of Kaila’s career has been traveling the world teaching workshops promoting expression and leadership through music. We discuss how music does promote expression and leadership.
- Kaila’s work using beatboxing as a tool for speech therapy (which led to a partnership with New York University) and the curriculum she developed.
- The Academy of Noise, founded by Kaila and Mark Martin, and what it offers.
- How Kaila first got into beatboxing.
- Kaila’s input for young people interested in a musical career.
Connect/Other Resources
- Socials: @KailaMullady and @TheAcademyofNoise
- KailaMullady.com
- TheAcademyofNoise.com
Other episodes we mentioned or that you may enjoy:
- Ep. 154: How does music impact stuttering? With Dr. Heather Grossman, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-F
- Ep. 77: Music interventions in speech development & disorders, with Laura Moorer, M.A., CCC-SLP
- Ep.39: Parkinson’s Disease Interventions with Music; “Music provides structure for movement.” Marion Haase, M.M.
- Ep. 83: Connecting the dots between SEL and music, with Scott Edgar, PhD
- View all episodes related to Education & Community
Coda
Kaila plays live for us (guitar and beatboxing)!
Closing Words
Thank you so much to Kaila for joining us today and for all she does to enhance lives with music through her work and The Academy of Noise. You’ll find all the links from today’s conversation in the episode notes, as well as a transcript of this episode and related episodes you may enjoy. All Enhance Life with Music episodes are evergreen; so check out the back catalogue for more ways that music can make your life better.
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Thank you so much for joining me today. Until next time, may your life be enhanced with music.
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