
Dr. Steve Shanley, Alan Feirer, and national thought leaders explore current issues in music education, with practical application for K-12 music educators.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationMusic | |||

Alan and Steve check in halfway through summer and somehow get from community band concerts and arranging music to “dad books,” artificial intelligence, young people wanting less gimmick and more authenticity, and whether we might be seeing a small r... more
Alan and Steve talk with Susan Smith live at the Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference about small band empowerment, smart repertoire choices, adjudication, and what it means to teach the students in front of you. Susan challenges the idea that sma... more
Alan and Steve respond to Mia Silverio’s Prof G article “What AI Is Doing to School,” which raises serious concerns about students outsourcing writing, attention, and critical thinking to AI. Rather than treating the article only as doom and gloom, t... more
Recorded live at the 2026 Iowa Bandmasters Association conference, Alan and Steve sit down with conductor and educator Cynthia Johnston Turner for a candid conversation about what really matters in the band room. Cynthia unpacks how she moved from a ... more
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Many music teachers from Elementary General Music to Middle School Band or High School Strings live on their own “island” in their building and sometimes in their district. Being the only person who does music can be very isolating which is something reading/math/classroom teachers do not have to worry about. Music teachers don’t get to bounce ideas around with peers during their prep period each day and collaboration is an essential component of growth as a teacher. This podcast fills the void ... more
Many music teachers from Elementary General Music to Middle School Band or High School Strings live on their own “island” in their building and sometimes in their district. Being the only person who does music can be very isolating which is something reading/math/classroom teachers do not have to worry about. Music teachers don’t get to bounce ideas around with peers during their prep period each day and collaboration is an essential component of growth as a teacher. This podcast fills the void ... more
Where so many music Ed podcast focus on individual biographies and sometimes irrelevant banter, this is topic based, thought provoking, and to the point. Perfect for the half hour commute.
This is a great podcast. Well produced. Sharp, energetic, and to the point.
It’s nice to have a podcast that touches on issues that we should all be thinking through in our curriculum. These resources and conversations will help educators find the tools they need to help change the face of music education to be able to serve all students.
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Two experienced music-education hosts explore current issues in K-12 music programs with practical, classroom-ready insights. Recent topics span AI's impact on teaching and assessment, inclusive practices and accommodations, mindset shifts for students and teachers, and innovative approaches to rhythm, movement, and improvisation. Episodes emphasize actionable strategies, concrete classroom techniques, and leadership skills for program directors, making it useful for educators, administrators, and those supporting music education advocacy and practice. A notable strength is the mix of research-informed discussion, real-world examples, and sponsor-informed resources that translate to tangible improvements in school ensembles and curricula.
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Recent guests on Music Ed Insights include:
1. Cynthia Johnston Turner
2. Mitchell Weisburgh
3. Amani Roberts
4. Cortez Daniel
5. Michael Rosales
6. Russ Gershon
7. José Antonio Zayas Cabán
8. Stacey Ryan
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