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MusicFirst - Profiles in Teaching with Technology

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Profiles in Teaching with Technology is a podcast series hosted by Dr. Jim Frankel, Founder & Director of MusicFirst, a company dedicated to providing world class cloud-based tools, content and classroom management platforms to music teachers around the world. Each episode features a K-12 music educator who uses technology to enhance their teaching in innovative ways. We’ll discuss the what, why a... more

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Recent Guests

John Dupuis
K-12 curriculum specialist for Performing Arts with Volusia County Schools
Volusia County Schools
Episode: S8 E19 - John Dupuis
Tim Johnson
Choral director and music technology teacher
Marist School; Mount Pisgah Church; Georgia Tech (adjunct)
Episode: S8 E18 - Tim Johnson
Sarah Loveland Gill
Elementary music teacher in Pearl River, NY; harpist and former teaching artist
Pearl River School District
Episode: S8 E17 - Sarah Loveland Gill
Jeff Tollefson
Music educator, Director of Learning Innovation at El Saucé School, Quito, Ecuador
El Saucé School; Creative Arts and Innovation LLC
Episode: S8 E16 - Jeff Tollefson
Dan Francis
Music educator with 25+ years in teaching, leadership, and advisory roles; co-author of Secondary Music Leaders Handbook
Curriculum Lead for a London secondary school; co-author with Dr. Liz Stafford
Episode: S8 E15 - Dan Francis
Michael Ferraro
Community musician and educator; adjunct faculty at Paradise Valley Community College; teaches guitar and music technology
Paradise Valley Schools; Paradise Valley Community College
Episode: S8 E14 - Michael Ferraro
Benjamin Guerrero
Assistant Professor of Music at Eastern Mennonite University; focuses on percussion, music education, and music technology
Eastern Mennonite University
Episode: S8 E13 - Dr. Benjamin Guerrero
Tavia Zerman
Band Director at Beagle Middle School
Beagle Middle School, Grand Ledge, Michigan
Episode: S8 E12 - Tavia Zerman
Melody Alford
Middle/high school band director with 24 years of experience
West Plains School District, Missouri
Episode: S8 E11 - Melody Alford

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Jim Frankel
Host of Profiles in Teaching with Technology

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • I learn so much!

    For personal learning, nothing beats hearing from other teachers what they are doing, what is working, and what may not be working for them and their students. I really love listening to this podcast and it is part of my personal ongoing professional development. Thanks, Jim!

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S8 E19 - John Dupuis
Q: What advice would you give to teachers about using tech in their teaching, especially if they're unsure where to start?
He emphasizes aligning technology with core curriculum, improving music literacy and performance skills, and starting with tools that support fundamentals before expanding into broader digital production and classroom projects.
S8 E19 - John Dupuis
Q: What about the hiring and firing of teachers; how does that work in your scope of leadership?
He clarifies that hiring decisions are typically made by building-level administrators, and while he participates in interviews, he does not conduct terminations; retention success and collaboration with principals are central.
S8 E19 - John Dupuis
Q: First of all, how did you decide to double on horn or say, I want to do flute and horn?
John explains that the decision grew from his early marching band experiences and a curiosity to explore multiple instruments, balancing woodwinds and brass to gain broader teaching and performance insight.
S8 E2 - Monica Fogg
Q: What advice would you give administrators about onboarding teachers to technology?
Empower teacher leaders, provide hands-on onboarding, walk with teachers step-by-step, and tailor communication to different learning styles to reduce resistance.
S8 E2 - Monica Fogg
Q: How did Monica transition from classroom teaching to district-level administration while embracing Music First?
She shifted from teaching to coordinating district music, leveraging professional development and existing platforms like Music First to scale resources across 221 teachers.

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This show centers on practical strategies for integrating technology into K-12 music education. Episodes feature experienced music teachers and program leaders who share Hands-on techniques, classroom workflows, and project ideas (from DAWs and live playback to formative assessment and student-led creation) that help students make music with tech rather than be overwhelmed by it. Noteworthy angles include scaling small tech pilots into district-wide programs, balancing pedagogy with tools, and addressing equity and access when introducing digital resources. The format tends to pair a clear teaching goal with real-world examples, making it useful for educators, administrators, and tech integrators seeking actionable takeaways and scalable mo... more

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