Musicast

Mar 05 2025 105 ep. 36 mins 1
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The official podcast of F-flat Books. This community-run podcast centers on engaging conversations in music, music education, and life. Listen and be inspired as a musician, educator, and human. www.fflat-books.com. Current host: Jen Divasto

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5.12: Keeping it Current: Teaching "Modern" Music with Kevin Longwill

Mar 05 2025 41 mins  
On this week's episode, Jen had the opportunity to sit down with Kevin Longwill, one of Yamaha's '40 under 40' to discuss teaching 'Modern Music' and the impact of broadening music education horizons to appeal to non-traditional music students.You can learn more about Kevin and his upcoming Modern Music invitational at Abington Senior High School here: https

5.11: New Perspectives Part II

Feb 05 2025 34 mins  
In Part II of "New Perspectives," Jenn sits down with Dr. Kathleen Melago and Dr. Jonathan Helmick, plus four college students working in field immersion experiences. Hear how hands-on learning opportunities can help shape experiences for pre-service music educators. You can learn more about Kathy's book here: https://fflat-books.com/product/field-experience-immersion-in-musi

5.10: New Perspectives: The Impact of Field Immersion Student Teaching on Student Educators

Jan 30 2025 38 mins  
This week, Jenn had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Kathleen Melago to discuss her new book, "Field Immersion in Music: A Planning Guide." Together they discuss the unique experience an immersive program offers these student educators as well as the communities they partner with! You can learn more about Kathleen's new book here: https://fflat-books.com/product/field-experien

5.9: Engineering Excellence: A Sit Down with the Chief Recording Engineer for 'The President's Own' United States Marine Corp Band

Jan 15 2025 37 mins  
On this week's episode, Jenn sits down with the Chief Sound Engineer for 'The President's Own' United States Marine Corp Band, Gunnery Sergeant Mike Ducassoux, to discuss how his journey in Music Education led him down the path to sound engineering. We delve into the path he took and what it takes to work in such a high profile and ever changing environment with an elite group of

5.8: Off the Podium: Navigating Equity in Music Education with Erin Zaffini

Dec 04 2024 37 mins  
In episode two of our 'Off the Podium' series, Jenn sits down with Erin Zaffini, Director of Teacher Education at Longy School of Music, to discuss the development of the next generation of music educators and the challenge of navigating equity in music education.

5.7: Off the Podium: The Realities of Being a Music Teacher with Jessica Tosti

Nov 21 2024 42 mins  
Tune into this week's candid conversation between your host Jenn Divasto and her long-term friend and peer Jess Tosti for a heartfelt and honest look at their music educator journey. From their background as students and the formative influences that set them on their paths to discussing the gap between what music college told them to expect and the realities of being a first year

5.6: Music and STEM? That's just Bananas! A sit down with Javel Perriel

Nov 06 2024 21 mins  
On this week's epsiode of Musicast, Jen sits down with Javel Perriel to talk about his passion for blending music and science with the Makey Makey. Javel is the author of 'Music is Bananas' an amazing passion project he's put together to help music educators cross curricular boundaries into the area of STEM using the Makey Makey! Check out Javel's book here: https://fflat-books.c

5.5: A Chat with 'Piano Pete' of Echoland Studios

Oct 23 2024 38 mins  
For this week's episode of Musicast, Jen has sits down with 'Piano Pete' Favilla of Echoland Studios in New York City. During this high-energy conversation they talk composing, musical influences, and his passion for making music accessible through Echoland Studios. You can checkout Echoland Studios at the link below: https://www.echolandstudios.com/

5.4: Bringing Learning to Life: The Power of Musical Theater in Education with Sasha Eisenberg

Oct 09 2024 31 mins  
On this week’s episode of Musicast, we sit down with Sasha Eisenberg, one of the premier theater educators in Bucks County and an active Board Member of the Oscar Hammerstein Museum. With 30 years of experience in education, Sasha brings her vast experience and energy to this week’s conversation as we delve into how performing arts and theater can bring the traditional core sub

5.3: Sharing the Love of Music with Non-traditional Music Students with Natasha Henry Rodriguez

Sep 25 2024 33 mins  
Ever wonder how to balance the interests of your students with the curriculum you teach? Do you feel ever feel stuck in the confines of your curriculum? On this week's episode of Musicast, we sat down with Natasha Henry-Rodriguez to talk about her unique experience as an educator and her new book, "Navigating Music Appreciation through Interpretation." We hope you