The Crescendo Music Education Podcast

Welcome back to Thriving in Challenging Schools. This is Episode 2 of our series, and today we’re diving into something every teacher in a tough environment needs: practical survival strategies.

Let m…

Are you finding that behaviour management is becoming more and more difficult? Every year, schools seem to include a greater number of children with special needs, often with little or no additional …

Welcome back to The Crescendo Music Education Podcast! If you tuned in to Part 1 of our conversation with Joel Copeland, you already know what a powerful and grounded voice he brings to the world of …

Hey friends, and welcome back to the Crescendo Music Education Podcast —the podcast where we explore the heart and craft of music education, one inspiring conversation at a time.

Today’s episode is a …

Today’s episode is extra special—and honestly, a little bit emotional—because I’m sitting down with my dear friend and colleague, Deb, to celebrate the live launch of my brand-new book, The Stalagmit…

Welcome back to part two of our conversation with the wonderful Erin Elliott!

If you tuned in to part one, you already know Erin is a creative force in the elementary music classroom—bringing joy, str…

Today’s guest is someone who brings joy, creativity, and solid musicianship into every corner of her classroom—and beyond.

Erin Elliott has been sharing the joy of music since 2008 and is currently a …

Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with the inspiring Leanna O’Brien! If you caught Part 1, you already know that Leanna is passionate about bringing music to life through movement—and helpin…

Hey everyone, and welcome back to the show!

Today, we’re diving into a topic that will get your students moving—literally! We’re joined by the incredible Leanna O’Brien, a curriculum designer, movemen…

Hey there, and welcome back to the show! I’m so glad you’re here—especially today—because this episode is something a little different and very close to my heart.

I’ll walk you through the five key pa…

Welcome back to Part Two of our inspiring chat with the wonderful Kate Schirmer—musician, singing teacher, conductor, and vocal pedagogy powerhouse.

If you caught Part One, you already know Kate bring…

Hey everyone, and welcome back to the show! We have an absolute treat for you today—a conversation with someone whose passion for singing, teaching, and musical artistry runs deep.

Today’s guest is Ka…

Hey everyone, welcome back to the podcast! I’m so glad you’re here today because this episode is a little different—and a little special. It’s rooted in a phrase my father lived by, one that I’ve car…

Today, we’re diving into one of my favourite mindset shifts—something simple, but incredibly powerful: “Bloom where you are planted.”

This idea has carried me through so many moments in my career and …

Today, I want to dive into a mindset that has made a massive difference in my teaching—and honestly, in the way I live my life: “You get what you expect.”

It’s a phrase that has shaped how I approach …

Hey everyone, welcome back to the show. I’m so glad you’re here. Today, I’m diving into a phrase that’s stuck with me through all kinds of moments—both the calm and the chaotic: “Keep your powder dry…

Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Elisa Janson Jones — a true force in music education and an unwavering advocate for teacher empowerment.

Elisa is the founder of the Music Teacher Guild…

Today’s guest is Elisa Janson Jones — a powerhouse in the world of music education and a champion for teacher empowerment. Elisa is the founder of the Music Teacher Guild, a dynamic platform that sup…

Welcome back to Crescendo Music Education Podcast! If you caught our last episode, you know we had the absolute pleasure of exploring the vibrant world of children’s music with internationally loved …

Welcome to Crescendo Music Education Podcast, where we dive into the stories, sounds, and sparks that inspire creativity and learning in the classroom and beyond. Today, we're taking a musical journe…