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Dr. Steve Shanley, Alan Feirer, and national thought leaders explore current issues in music education, with practical application for K-12 music educators.

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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

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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

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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

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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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Cynthia Johnston Turner
Conductor and educator; Dean of the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
Episode: Cynthia Johnston Turner Live at IBA: Product, People, and Improvisation in the Band Room
Mitchell Weisburgh
Educator, author, mind-shifting coach; creator of mind shifting framework
Mind shifting framework / educator coaching
Episode: MindShifting for Music Teachers: Turning “I Can’t” into “Perhaps I Can” with Mitch Weisburgh
Amani Roberts
DJ, author, music business professor; guest on the program
DJ + music business educator
Episode: Beats, Bands, and Attention Spans: A Conversation with Amani Roberts
Cortez Daniel
Music educator and accommodations specialist with a focus on inclusive practices
Tones Collective; Stroud Elementary School; Riverdale, Georgia
Episode: Teaching Today’s Kids: Inclusion, Accommodations, and Family Partnerships with Cortez Daniel
Michael Rosales
Educator, choreographer, movement specialist; founder/director of The Breakdown Camp
The Breakdown Camp
Episode: Everyone Can Move: Michael Rosales on Movement for Every Music Program
Russ Gershon
educator, saxophonist, composer, founder of Either Orchestra
Either Orchestra
Episode: Teaching the Bigger Picture: Russ Gershon on Context, Curiosity, and Ethiopian Grooves
José Antonio Zayas Cabán
Saxophonist, activist; executive director of Our Streets; Puerto Rico-born, Minneapolis-based educator
Our Streets
Episode: José Antonio Zayas Cabán connects Latin Jazz, Community Care, and Classroom Practice
Stacey Ryan
President of School of Rock
School of Rock
Episode: Building Musical Community: Stacey Ryan on School of Rock’s Social Impact
Dr. Lee Nelson
Director of choral activities at Wartburg College
Wartburg College
Episode: Classic Episode Re-Release: Lee Nelson on Choral Literature - and Way More!

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • 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

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    5
    J. M.
    United States3 years ago
  • Fills a Need

    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

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    5
    Julia M.
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent!!!!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ted Schacherer
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast.

    This is a great podcast. Well produced. Sharp, energetic, and to the point.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SameerNYC
    United States4 years ago
  • Engaging and relevant

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mama Muffin 2
    United States5 years ago

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Recording and Streaming: The Latest on What's Legal with Brenna Horn-Cronin
Q: What are we allowed to do as K-12 music teachers that will not require any sort of license or permission?
In-person public performances in a traditional school setting typically don't require licensing, but streaming or archiving those performances online, and especially using external platforms, does require proper permissions through licensing.
Recording and Streaming: The Latest on What's Legal with Brenna Horn-Cronin
Q: Could you please tell us a little about School Music License and your mission?
The mission is to simplify music licensing for K-12 schools, empowering students to shine online, support school engagement with licensed performances, and champion ethical royalty practices so everyone wins.
Classic Episode Re-Release: Lee Nelson on Choral Literature - and Way More!
Q: How should audition practices change if a program is mostly white to be more inclusive?
He suggests allowing students to sing pieces beyond traditional art songs, focusing on what best showcases their voice and cultural respect, rather than forcing a narrow repertoire; he also recommends broader access with flexible expectations and inclusive garments and presentation.
Classic Episode Re-Release: Lee Nelson on Choral Literature - and Way More!
Q: Can you provide a couple of concrete examples of well-intentioned practices that may marginalize students, and how should we reframe them?
Nelson describes common missteps like tokenizing a culture through a single Black History Month piece and emphasizes evaluating context, messaging, and impact, not just intention, with a shift toward using culture bearers and thorough background research to ensure respectful and authentic presentation.
Unleashing Creativity: Accessible Music Education for All Students with Dr. Rhoda Bernard
Q: But before we dig into some specific strategies and recognizing that most teachers are already certainly trying their best, what are some of the most common problems you are seeing in K-12 music classrooms these days?
Rhoda highlights the challenge of addressing a wide diversity of needs in a single class, including varying diagnoses and processing times, and emphasizes starting from the perspective of the student and removing barriers rather than fitting students to a rigid curriculum.

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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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2. Mitchell Weisburgh
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5. Michael Rosales
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7. José Antonio Zayas Cabán
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