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Indian Classical Music
Extended Techniques
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Radio Hosting
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Music Education
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Louisville Public Media
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Music Careers
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Yanny Vs. Laurel
Shepard's Tone
Doppler Effect
Auditory Illusions
Long Flowing Melodies

The Music Box is an interactive music education podcast for kids, exploring fundamental music concepts through performing, responding and connecting. The current season is hosted by music educators Kiana Del and Fiona Palensky. Each episode gets listeners involved in making music! Short episodes are perfect for a car ride or just hanging out at home. Get printable lesson plans and ideas for extend... more

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The Music Box will be back with a new season in the fall. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this special about shape note singing — one of the oldest musical traditions in this country. It’s a practice that began in colonial America, and after centu... more

In the season 8 finale, Kiana and Fiona are taking you Behind the Music to learn about what it takes to be a professional musician. And we’re lucky to have a very special guest join us on this episode – bassist Christian McBride. Interested in knowin... more

This week on The Music Box, Kiana and Fiona find themselves on the case, investigating a haunted piano with a mysterious character. Everything is not what it seems in this Halloween episode. Help the gang find clues to uncover the ghost of music's pa... more

The Music Box team is getting into the Halloween spirit a little early with this one. Fiona stumbles on mad scientist Kiana and her creations. This week, go a little mad breaking down auditory illusions like the Doppler effect and Shepard’s tone.

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Recent Guests

Christian McBride
Professional musician and renowned bassist
Episode: Behind the Music with Christian McBride: I'm a Professional Musician!
Adele Dazeem
Wickedly talented pop diva, once a bright young star
Episode: Help! My Piano is Haunted!
Alex Biscardi
Sound designer for The Music Box and other LPM podcasts
Louisville Public Media
Episode: Behind the Music: I'm a Sound Designer!
Otis Junior
Radio host and musician
Episode: Behind the Music: I'm a Radio Host!
Destiny Carter
Local DJ and host of the show In the Pocket
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Episode: Behind the Music: I'm a DJ!

Hosts

Kiana Del
Host of The Music Box, Kiana Del is a music educator dedicated to engaging children in interactive learning experiences.
Fiona Palensky
Fiona Palensky is a nurse practitioner and co-host of The Music Box, combining her medical knowledge with a passion for music education.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Music Box

    Music Box

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    captia34
    United States3 years ago
  • My three-year-old loves it!

    We listen to this podcast while riding in the car. My three-year-old laughs at the kids and other actors. He loves the music and learning about instruments. He listens so attentively, it truly makes me smile. Now he asks for it: “Music Box!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terpstyle72
    United States4 years ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    1
    shsygidtjgj
    United States4 years ago
  • don’t like it anymore…

    It’s the worst podcast ever I hate it because it’s a scam they tricked me into paying them

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JShearer
    United States4 years ago
  • don’t like it anymore…

    It’s the worst podcast ever I hate it

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JShearer
    United States5 years ago

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Many parents report that their kids enjoy the podcast, indicating strong appeal and relatability for young audiences.
Content is viewed as an excellent resource for homeschooling, providing valuable educational material for various music-related topics.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and interactive nature of the episodes, making music concepts accessible and fun for children.
Some listeners express dissatisfaction with certain aspects, suggesting room for improvement in content or delivery.

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Behind the Music: I'm a Radio Host!
Q: What advice would you give to someone who is really passionate or really interested in getting into working in radio?
I would say to listen, as listening is the most important part of the job.
Behind the Music: I'm a DJ!
Q: What advice would you give someone who wanted to get into DJing?
Look into those free programs, download music, and surround yourself with other DJs to learn from.
Behind the Music: I'm a DJ!
Q: To start, when you were little, what did you envision you would be when you grew up?
I always knew that music or any type of entertainment would be in my future. It just was really natural for me.

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This interactive music education podcast is designed for children, presenting fundamental music concepts through engaging performances and relatable storytelling. Hosted by music educators, episodes encourage young listeners to actively participate in music-making, learning through fun narratives that often incorporate various musical styles and cultural references. With each engaging session, children explore topics like sound design, music history, and the significance of various genres, making it both an entertaining and educational experience. The short episodes are particularly well-suited for car rides or relaxing at home, providing parents and educators with valuable resources to extend learning beyond the episode itself.

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How many episodes of The Music Box are there?

The Music Box launched 8 years ago and published 94 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Christian McBride
2. Adele Dazeem
3. Alex Biscardi
4. Otis Junior
5. Destiny Carter

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