Music (ed) Matters

A burst of energy for your commute! For future educators, those currently making music in any setting, or those wanting to see what really matters in the minds of music education professionals. *Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell but adapted for this platform.

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Update frequency: every 8 days
Average duration: 39 minutes
Episodes: 104
Years Active: 2022 - 2025

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Episode 193: Episode 193 - Lindsey Hull

Lindsey Hull - Releasing your first EP: "Learning to Fly"Meet singer/songwriter, Lindsey Hull (@LindseyHullSings)! She just released her FIRST ever EP, “Learning to Fly,” and this episode we cover th…

00:35:41 | Tue 02 Sep 2025

Episode 192: Episode 192 - Noelle Vocelka

Let's meet CPA by day and lead band singer and music lover and advocate on the side, Noelle Vocelka! In this convo, we also introduce you to the newest non-profit in town, The Power of Music Foundati…

00:32:06 | Tue 05 Aug 2025

Bonus - Have you heard about Moombix?

Moombix is revolutionising music education: Traditional music education is outdated, rigid and often inaccessible. Margrét can discuss how Moombix is transforming the learning experience - making mus…

00:24:32 | Tue 15 Jul 2025

Episode 191: Episode 191 - The Co-Founders of Sing Democracy 250, Gary and Celia!

“In a world where division seems to be the norm, we stand united. We are musicians, singers, artists, and advocates, all bound by the belief that music can bridge the gaps and mend the divides. Our m…

00:57:54 | Tue 01 Jul 2025

Episode 190: Episode 190 - Theresa Hoover (and the podcast listener survey!)

We love our podcast listeners!! In this episode, we chat with PhD candidate, Theresa Hoover, as she writes her dissertation on why music educators listen to podcasts. So, listen to this for interesti…

00:25:42 | Tue 17 Jun 2025

Episode 189: Episode 189 - We Made a Choir, Update #2: Create Your Community (the motivational episode)

Y'all, this episode is motivational, vulnerable, and so fun! It features a little inspo from your host & some little snippets from choir members. It will also walk you through some tips for creating …

00:30:21 | Tue 03 Jun 2025

Episode 188: Episode 188 - Update: I started a choir!

Did you catch the January bonus episode? If not, go listen real quick, it tells the back story of how I was asked to start a choir at my university. And this episode, THIS ONE is epic!! I share the s…

00:22:39 | Tue 01 Apr 2025

Episode 187: Episode 187 - Meet the Composer (part 2 w/Dr. Brandon A. Boyd) - an update on the Sing Democracy 250 Project

Back in Episode 183, you learned all about "Sing Democracy 250" - where did the idea come from, who is behind it, and why should it matter to you and your singing communities? Today is our second ins…

00:48:52 | Tue 04 Mar 2025

Episode 186: Episode 186 - Meet the Composer (part 1 w/Michael Bussewitz-Quarm) - an update on the Sing Democracy 250 Project

commissioned composers who are writing the two new works just for the project. Today we talk with composer Michael Bussewitz-Quarm (https://www.listenafresh.com/). Great news! You can now apply to be…

00:44:40 | Tue 04 Feb 2025

Episode 185: Episode 185 - Hannah Thompson and life as a singing actor

Kicking-off the new year sharing one of the best real-life dream stories! Want to know what it takes to live out the NYC Acting Dream? In this episode, we talk to singing actor and educator, Hannah T…

00:27:56 | Tue 07 Jan 2025

BONUS - I'm starting a choir!

It's bonus episode time! In this episode, you'll hear all about the new choir I'm starting (at school) and some tips if you're looking to start one too. You'll get a little background on your host an…

00:28:06 | Sun 05 Jan 2025

Episode 184: Episode 184 - Writing for Musicals with Assaf Gleizner

What does 90210, Friends, and the Office have in common? Today's guest, Assaf Gleizner, was part of the creative team that turned them into parody musicals! In this episode (a rebroadcast from The Il…

00:53:46 | Tue 03 Dec 2024

Episode 183: Episode 183 - Introducing the Project "Sing Democracy 250"

What exactly is "Sing Democracy 250" - where did the idea come from, who is behind it, and why should it matter to you and your singing communities? We answer all that and more in this first installm…

00:45:05 | Tue 05 Nov 2024

Episode 182: Episode 182 - Exploring Refugee Choir w/Erin Guinup

Choir, community, and more! Catch this story of how the Tacoma Refugee Choir got its start and where it has gone (and is going) from founder, Erin Guinup! You can also watch this episode on YouTube: …

00:22:17 | Tue 01 Oct 2024

Episode 26: Bonus Episode #26 - Dr. Lynn Brinckmeyer and Life Coaching for Music Teachers

In this special bonus episode, Dr. Lynn Brinckmeyer shares her incredible pathway to teaching music and how she is giving back (and how you can take advantage of all the awesome things Dr. B has to o…

00:19:08 | Tue 17 Sep 2024

Episode 181: Episode 181 - The Shoutout Episode aka: Back to School Ideas w/Erik Jacobs

Looking for some FUN ideas and seeking ENERGY? This is a great episode to start with! Erik listened to the podcast a few episodes back with all my fav engagers and warm-ups and we are calling this th…

00:48:47 | Tue 03 Sep 2024

Episode 180: Episode 180 - Dr. Stephanie Robertson - The Psychology of Directing Choral Music and Mental Health [part 2] (An A&C Curated Episode)

Earlier this year we started a little mini-series on avoiding burnout thanks to feedback we are hearing as part of ACDA’s Advocacy and Collaboration Standing Committee. The goal of these episodes is …

00:35:26 | Tue 06 Aug 2024

Episode 179: Episode 179 - Carolyn Sloan - Welcome to the Opera… and more!

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