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From the Margins: What Music Theory Doesn't Want You To Know

Kaitlyn Clawson Cannestra and Kasey Lynch
Music Theory
Music Education
Pedagogy
Vocal Timbre
Comprehensive Exams
Higher Education
Intersectional Feminism
Racism
Sexism
Capitalism
Misogyny
Diversity In Music
Grammys
Ableism
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Social Media
Accessibility In Music
Community Building
Abolition
Gender Equality

A podcast party where we gossip about music theory’s deepest, darkest secrets… and you’re invited!

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In this episode, we debrief after a conversation we had with a senior scholar in our field, radically reimagining what the future of our field (and our ✨lives✨) might look like in the future! The big overarching question was, "what can the Society fo... more

In this episode, we answer a few office hour questions, ask "what is music theory anyway?," and talk about what girlhood sounds like. We describe Little Girl Voice, Baby Voice, vocal fry, studio production, and so much more, in the voices of Disney &... more

Season 2, Episode 2 is here! 🎉 In this episode, we reflect on power and politics in music as seen through the Grammys and the Epstein files. (See time stamps for CW if you'd like to skip that part.) We also talk about integration within core musicia... more

We're back and we hope you are as excited as we are for season 2! 🎉 In this episode, we catch up on what's been going on for the last 6 months and talk about aural skills pedagogy. K&K are both teaching aural skills this term and (as always) we have... more

This week, we focus on grad school and specifically Kaitlyn's 🔥HOT TAKES🔥! We talk about piano lessons and group music-making, better ways to teach grad students, and practical strategies for teaching grad students how to teach. We also get into a ... more

For the last two episodes of this season, we share our 🔥HOT TAKES🔥 about music theory in undergraduate and graduate music school. This week, we focus on the undergrad curriculum and specifically Kasey's 🔥HOT TAKES🔥! We talk about equity, pedagogy... more

In this next installment of our Dear K&K series, we talk about the politics and power dynamics of grad school, including the application process, coursework and comps, teaching as a graduate assistant under a faculty supervisor, choosing advisors and... more

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S1E2: A Tale of Two Academies: Case Studies
Q: Do you believe music theory is inherently ableist?
Yes, music theory is inherently ableist due to its prioritization of certain methodologies that exclude neurodivergent individuals and others.
S1E3: Dear K&K (pedagogy edition)
Q: What should I do if I have a difficult relationship with my professor?
Consider reaching out to someone approachable in the department or the dean's office, and using course evaluations to provide constructive feedback.
S1E3: Dear K&K (pedagogy edition)
Q: How would you say these conversations and topics should be addressed in the mainstream, especially outside of academia?
Start with the instructor's commitment to achieving diversity in their music selection and context while being mindful to not tokenize these works.
S1E5: Where Music Is Heard
Q: Through the lens of music theory, how does or how can today's social media impact our ability to expand the modern canon and perception of each genre?
Social media provides accessibility and promotes diverse voices which can expand the canon, but it can also confine users to certain genres due to algorithms.

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Explore engaging conversations about the hidden aspects of music theory, where hosts dissect traditional narratives and reveal the complexities of the discipline. Episodes cover a range of topics including the implications of comprehensive exams in PhD programs, the intersection of music and identity through vocal timbre, and innovations in pedagogy that challenge conventional wisdom. Unique insights into inclusivity within music education highlight the ongoing evolution of the field, emphasizing social issues such as diversity, equity, and representation. This podcast is particularly notable for its intersectional feminist lens, making it appealing to listeners interested in both music and critical social discussions.

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