Music (ed) Matters

Mar 04 2025 100 ep. 40 mins 4
Music (ed) Matters Podcast artwork

A burst of energy for your commute! For future educators, those currently making music in any setting, or those wanting to see what really matters in the minds of music education professionals. *Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell but adapted for this platform. 

  Music
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Episode 187: Episode 187 - Meet the Composer (part 2 w/Dr. Brandon A. Boyd) - an update on the Sing Democracy 250 Project

Mar 04 2025 48 mins  
Back in Episode 183, you learned all about "Sing Democracy 250" - where did the idea come from, who is behind it, and why should it matter to you and your singing communities? Today is our second installment of meet the composer, where you get to hear from the commissioned composers who are writing the two new works just for the project. Check out episode 186 for part 1. Today, we�

Episode 186: Episode 186 - Meet the Composer (part 1 w/Michael Bussewitz-Quarm) - an update on the Sing Democracy 250 Project

Feb 04 2025 44 mins  
commissioned composers who are writing the two new works just for the project. Today we talk with composer Michael Bussewitz-Quarm (https://www.listenafresh.com/). Great news! You can now apply to be one of the choirs participating in Sing Democracy 250. All you have to do is pop over to their website and submit an application. It is free and as long as you are a 501c3 and com

Episode 185: Episode 185 - Hannah Thompson and life as a singing actor

Jan 07 2025 27 mins  
Kicking-off the new year sharing one of the best real-life dream stories! Want to know what it takes to live out the NYC Acting Dream? In this episode, we talk to singing actor and educator, Hannah Thompson as she shares her journey from high school choir to "Phoebe" in the off-broadway Friends, the Parody Musical. A great listen for singing actors as well as educators preparing th

BONUS - I'm starting a choir!

Jan 05 2025 28 mins  
It's bonus episode time! In this episode, you'll hear all about the new choir I'm starting (at school) and some tips if you're looking to start one too. You'll get a little background on your host and then we go through the how, why, and what of this new ensemble. My goal is to share the "new choir" journey over the next 10-weeks (aka: winter quarter)  - this is going to be so

Episode 184: Episode 184 - Writing for Musicals with Assaf Gleizner

Dec 03 2024 53 mins  
What does 90210, Friends, and the Office have in common? Today's guest, Assaf Gleizner, was part of the creative team that turned them into parody musicals! In this episode (a rebroadcast from The Illuminate Pod), Assaf shares the musical journey that lead to writing musicals - and a ton of fun stories along the way!You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YqyVK

Episode 183: Episode 183 - Introducing the Project "Sing Democracy 250"

Nov 05 2024 45 mins  
What exactly is "Sing Democracy 250" - where did the idea come from, who is behind it, and why should it matter to you and your singing communities? We answer all that and more in this first installment with our friends Tina and Jonah from the "Sing Democracy 250" team. Can't wait to see how this unfolds!You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7wuIr8vRREs Sign

Episode 182: Episode 182 - Exploring Refugee Choir w/Erin Guinup

Oct 01 2024 22 mins  
Choir, community, and more! Catch this story of how the Tacoma Refugee Choir got its start and where it has gone (and is going) from founder, Erin Guinup! You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/woMSUZ_UM-kThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Perform International. Tons of fabulous trips you can join in or plan one from scratch. Check them out at h

Episode 26: Bonus Episode #26 - Dr. Lynn Brinckmeyer and Life Coaching for Music Teachers

Sep 17 2024 19 mins  
In this special bonus episode, Dr. Lynn Brinckmeyer shares her incredible pathway to teaching music and how she is giving back (and how you can take advantage of all the awesome things Dr. B has to offer!) Find out more at Dr. Brinckmeyer's amazing website: https://brinckmeyer-enterprises.com/.You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qZ4Ehdbgq6I This episode was

Episode 181: Episode 181 - The Shoutout Episode aka: Back to School Ideas w/Erik Jacobs

Sep 03 2024 48 mins  
Looking for some FUN ideas and seeking ENERGY? This is a great episode to start with! Erik listened to the podcast a few episodes back with all my fav engagers and warm-ups and we are calling this the "follow-up" or level 2 :) Links and episode notes below - we hope you enjoy! (You can also watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/oDbu9YCT-yE) Outline:What brings us joy?

Episode 180: Episode 180 - Dr. Stephanie Robertson - The Psychology of Directing Choral Music and Mental Health [part 2] (An A&C Curated Episode)

Aug 06 2024 35 mins  
Earlier this year we started a little mini-series on avoiding burnout thanks to feedback we are hearing as part of ACDA’s Advocacy and Collaboration Standing Committee. The goal of these episodes is to provide our members and listeners with tools to avoid and overcome burnout - one of the leading causes to folks leaving our fabulous career. Part one, we talked about how to g