Tag: teaching
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Ep. 209: Making Music Practice Easier – Support, Strategy, and Joy; with Barbie Wong
Wish your child loved practicing music—or at least didn’t dread it? Music educator Barbie Wong shares simple, research-backed strategies to make music practice easier, more joyful, and effective. Barbie is founder of Musical Nest, a vibrant community supporting teachers and parents in inspiring kids to make music. Access tips, tools, and solutions to nurture musical…
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Ep. 202: The HUMAN Instrument – How Beatboxing is Breaking Barriers in Education, Creativity, and Leadership; with Kaila Mullady
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…
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Ep. 194: Advocating Smarter, Not Harder – A simplified guide for exponential impact and reward; with Anita Collins, PhD
Dr. Anita Collins, who I consider the global godmother of music advocacy, has been working for six years on a simplified music advocacy method. This distilled, efficient method is now available and is designed to empower musicians and educators everywhere to confidently and effectively advocate for music education. Infuse these steps into your work to…
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Ep. 166: Every Brain Needs Music: The Neuroscience of Making and Listening to Music; with authors Larry Sherman, PhD, and Dennis Plies, DA
Whether you are a professional musician or music enthusiast, prepare to meet your new favorite book on the neuroscience of music! We discuss the science of effective practice; the intricate and distinct neurological processes utilized for musical composition, improvisation, practice, and performance; and the profound impact of music on brain development. As the conversation unfolds,…
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Ep. 155: “Career Choices in Music beyond the Pandemic,” with author Julie Jaffee Nagel, PhD
How have music careers and options changed as a result of COVID-19, and how should we change how we educate musicians moving forward? How can musicians think outside the “music box” to expand options for rewarding and creative work? Why is our career choice as musicians especially linked to our personal identity? Why do we…
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Ep. 108: How is music boosting skills and learning in students in special education? With Natalie Hawkins, MT-BC
Music therapy and technology collide to increase therapeutic results, increase student engagement, and streamline data reporting in the special education setting! An innovative, completely accessible program incorporates music with motion capture software to address IEP (Individualized Education Program) objectives, including academic, social-emotional, and physical skills.