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Sound Expertise

Will Robin
Musicology
Music Education
American Music
Just Vibrations
Loving Music Till It Hurts
Nora Holt
John Cage
Contemporary Composers
Gender In Musicology
Feminist Musicology
Podcasting
Social Justice
Community Care
Chronic Illness
Video Games
Florence Price
Taylor Swift
Helen Hagen
Opera
Inspirational Leadership In Music

Conversations with scholars about music, hosted by musicologist Will Robin and produced by D. Edward Davis

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Well, it's our final episode, and we have the exact right guest to help say goodbye to a podcast that focuses on music scholarship, and why it matters: William Cheng, whose work fundamentally reconsiders what musicology can be, by laying out a philos... more

Well, we're almost done: this is the penultimate episode of our fourth and final season. In our final weeks, host Will and producer Eddie take some time to reflect back on what it's meant: the origins of the podcast, the community we've built, and th... more

Musicology today could not exist without feminist musicology, and feminist musicology could not exist without Suzanne Cusick. Dr. Cusick's revolutionary work has scrutinized gender and sexuality in musical life for decades, and is foundational to mus... more

From its beginnings, the eugenics movement has looked to music: for foundational figures like Francis Galton and contemporaries like Charles Murray, the child-prodigy composer or violinist could serve to demonstrate that talent was innate and inherit... more

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Recent Guests

William Cheng
Professor of Music at Dartmouth College and author of "Just Vibrations" and "Loving Music Till It Hurts"
Dartmouth College
Episode: Musicology and Repair with William Cheng
Suzanne Cusick
Professor Emerita at NYU, known for her work on gender and sexuality in musicology.
New York University
Episode: A Feminist Musicological Life with Suzanne Cusick
Alexander Cowan
Research fellow at Jesus College, Cambridge with expertise in music and eugenicist thought.
Episode: Music and Eugenics with Alexander Cowan
Jonathan Bailey Holland
Dean and K. Davis Professor of Music at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music.
Northwestern University
Episode: Sound Expertise LIVE with Jonathan Bailey Holland
Samantha Ege
Musicologist and pianist specializing in Florence Price and Black classical music
Author of South Side Impresarios
Episode: Florence Price's Chicago with Samantha Ege
Yuval Sharon
Visionary opera director and Artistic Director of Detroit Opera
Detroit Opera
Episode: The Future of Opera with Yuval Sharon

Host

Will Robin
Host of Sound Expertise

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Terrific Podcast!

    I’m very happy to have come upon this podcast site, quite by accident. It is fascinating to me to hear musicologists talk about their research process. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fantastic Podcast Site!
    United States4 years ago
  • Music Scholars in Conversation

    There are a variety of good music podcasts out there, but this is the only one that features just one scholar talking about their work. These interviews range from the topical to career-spanning with an emphasis on early career scholars working on subject pertaining to North Atlantic repertoires. These episodes are always stimulating and carefully curated and it’s always one of the first podcasts I download on Tuesdays.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Funkygringx
    United States4 years ago
  • Behind the scholarship

    Beyond the "what do musicologists do all day?" question, this podcast probes scholars to tell "why?" What factors prompted their work, sometimes leading them into new and unexpected directions? The issues considered are big, but the stakes are huge--connecting what goes on in the classroom with what goes on in "the real world." Perceptive questions from Will Robin, who knows also how to stay out of the way and let his guests tell their story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kritischer Bericht
    United States5 years ago
  • Fantastic show!

    Sound Expertise has rapidly become one of my favorite podcasts. Every episode is highly informative and lively thanks to Will Robin’s strength as an interviewer and his guests’ obvious passion for their research. The variety of musical topics covered guarantees that there’s something in the episode catalogue for everyone. Furthermore, Sound Expertise provides a great introduction to today’s musicology field and how it has grown/shifted over the last few decades. Much appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmoralPerc
    United States5 years ago
  • Musicologists discuss their fields of study

    Will Robin is a knowledgeable interviewer and a trained listener. It is refreshing to hear a podcast where the host avoids interrupting and allows their guest to unspool a complete thought. The George Lewis interview is an informative listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woof Barlow
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and thought-provoking conversations, particularly the insightful inquiries posed by the host. Many commend the variety of topics covered, highlighting their relevance to both historical and contemporary music perspectives. The scholarly focus combined with accessible dialogue is often praised, making complex subjects understandable and interesting. The audience values the emphasis on inclusivity and representation in musicology, finding the discussions refreshing and important. Overall, the community appears to revel in the passion and expertise showcased, deeming it a valuable resource for those interested in music scholarship.

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Musicology and Repair with William Cheng
Q: Can you speak about your personal experiences with illness and how they influenced your work?
My experiences with chronic pain led me to reconsider how musicology can encompass the full range of human experience, including communal care.
Musicology and Repair with William Cheng
Q: What do you think about the current state of musicology?
It's hard to pin down, but there is a sense of both excitement and overwhelm due to the abundance of knowledge being produced.
Music and Eugenics with Alexander Cowan
Q: So how did you come to get interested in the topic of music and eugenicist thought?
Cowan indicates that his interest began with a love for African-American music and a desire to understand historical forces that were hostile to it, ultimately leading him to explore eugenics and its implications in music.
Sound Expertise LIVE with Jonathan Bailey Holland
Q: How do you think about the perspective of being a composer versus a producer in the industry?
Holland reflects on how terminology influences perceptions of musical roles and stresses that both roles contribute equally to the creative process.
Sound Expertise LIVE with Jonathan Bailey Holland
Q: How do we create space for students who have varied backgrounds in music education?
Holland emphasizes the importance of acknowledging diversity in student backgrounds and adapting foundational training to accommodate various levels of experience.

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The content centers on conversations between a musicologist and various scholars, exploring diverse topics within the realm of musicology. Key themes include the intersection of music with contemporary issues, historical figures in music, and the evolving landscape of music education. Episodes frequently feature in-depth discussions about the work of notable composers, the implications of musicology on societal understanding, and the significance of collaborative efforts in music history. This series stands out due to its focus on academic perspectives while ensuring the discussion remains accessible and engaging for a wider audience interested in music and its academic study.

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2. Suzanne Cusick
3. Alexander Cowan
4. Jonathan Bailey Holland
5. Samantha Ege
6. Yuval Sharon

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