Music Ed Amplified

Apr 29 2023 34 ep. 59 mins 18

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The Music Ed Amplified podcast is about the ups and downs of teaching music in the real world. Missy engages with multiple music education topics, approaches, and philosophies from her unique perspective as a Feierabend-friendly teacher. Along the way she’ll also talk about learning to confront racism, bias, and inequity, both personally and professionally. Join Missy on the journey to help create a more musical, thoughtful, joyful, and just world!

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Chelsea Sardoni and Ashley Cuthbertson: Questions About Culturally Responsive Teaching in Music | S03E02

Apr 29 2023 63 mins

When Chelsea Sardoni, an elementary generalist reached out to Missy with a series of questions relating to Culturally Responsive Teaching, Missy knew right away who to look to for insight. Listen in to this interesting and instructive conversation between Chelsea, Missy, and Music Teacher and Educational Consultant Ashley Cuthbertson! Ashley Cuthbertson (she/her) is the Founder &a

Music and Connection: Donovan Taylor Hall | S03E01

Dec 07 2022 68 mins

Youth Advocate Donovan Taylor Hall and Missy collide like a supernova in this Season 3 opener. What was supposed to be a conversation about Donovan’s work helping kids develop a true growth mindset turned into 2 people connecting on multiple levels and having an incredibly real conversation about working with kids, being educators, learning how to learn, and the power and

The Great Return – Thoughts on the 2021-22 School Year Pt. 2 | S02E14

Aug 17 2022 63 mins

Listen in to Part 2 of the discussion between Guest Host Jasmine Fripp and Kelsey Burkett and Dr. Chantae Pittman. In this episode they discuss what it was like helping singers with the realities of in person choir rehearsals, performances, and competitions. They also take time to evaluate their perspectives on the current state of things for Black music educators as well as

The Great Return – Thoughts on the 2021-22 School Year Pt. 1 | S02E13

Aug 04 2022 62 mins

Fellow music educators, it’s been one HECK OF A YEAR! We’ve dealt with the ebbs and flows of COVID, reestablishing excellence in our music programs, rebuilding culture in our classrooms, helping students repair their mental health, fighting teacher burnout, and watching our colleagues join “The Mass Exodus of Educators,” mending our hearts from traumatic events i

Dr. Krissy Doyle-Thomas: Everyday Neuroscience for Music Teachers | S02E12

Jun 14 2022 51 mins

Canadian neuroscientist Dr. Krissy Doyle-Thomas talks with Missy about music and the brain, and touch on the importance of neuroplasticity in learning. They also discuss the tremendous stress under which many educators find themselves, with Dr. Krissy offering a few powerful, practical steps to help teachers protect their overall mental well-being. Dr. Krissy Doyle-Thomas (P

Karen Howard: So Now What? Going Beyond Performative Allyship | S02E11

May 25 2022 58 mins

Tune in to hear Dr. Karen Howard, the very first guest on Music Ed Amplified, talk about what has happened in Music Ed since their first interview in 2020 when it comes to decentering whiteness. We have more DEI committee’s than ever, but have we made real gains in these areas in our music classrooms and what can we do to keep moving forward as a profession? Karen How

Alice Hammel: Connecting with Autistic Students in the Music Room | S02E10

May 06 2022 56 mins

Does the thought of working with Autistic students make you uneasy, or do you feel lost knowing how best to serve this population in your school? Join Missy as she speaks with Dr. Alice Hammel about how to forge true connection with these students, especially in the context of a self-contained classroom. Dr. Alice Hammel, Virginia Music Educator Association Outstanding Educ

Whachu Think, Sis? Three Black Women’s Perspectives on the Current State of Music Education: Part 2 | S02E09

Apr 07 2022 41 mins

Part 2 of the conversation with Maria A. Ellis (Girl Conductor), Jasmine Fripp (The Passionate Black Educator), and Karla Bell (The Graceful Educator) as they talk honestly about what is going on in music education, especially when it comes to issues of diversity, equity, and antiracist practices.

Whachu Think, Sis? Three Black Women’s Perspectives on the Current State of Music Education: Part 1 | S02E08

Mar 24 2022 72 mins

Listen in on a conversation with 3 powerhouse music educators: Jasmine Fripp (The Passionate Black Educator), Maria A. Ellis (Girlconductor), and Karla Bell (The Graceful Educator) as they talk honestly about what is going on in music education. Bios: Karla Bell, The Graceful Educator, is a veteran Music educator, serving more than 15 years in diverse settings, serving gra

Elise Hackl-Blumstein: Accessibility in the Music Room | S02E07

Feb 11 2022 49 mins

Have you struggled when it comes to making sure that all learners in your classroom have equal access to your instruction? This conversation between Missy and Elise is a great starting point for you- listen to Elise talk about Universal Design for Learning and how it can transform your program and learn about how it goes hand in hand with Social Emotional Learning. Elise Hackl (