Cameron Jerde: Music, Importance of Preparation, Always Busy

Cameron Jerde finds a rare break in his packed schedule to sit down with me for an insightful and inspiring conversation.Cameron and I met Boy Scouts as kids. After our time there, he poured his energy into various pursuits — one of which was music. What began as a student passion in band eventually evolved into a career, leading Cameron to become a Band Director at a local high school.In this episode, we explore his journey from scout to educator, and we dive into his work with SIMDE, a nonprofit organization he's passionate about. SIMDE focuses on providing equitable opportunities and resources through music education.🎧 Listen in as we talk music, preparation, and finding downtime.🔗 Learn more about SIMDE: simde.org 📲 Follow Cameron: Link 1 | Link 2