Changing the Tune: Dave Wish on Music Education and Cultural Connection

The Transformative Power of Music Education – An Interview with Dave Wish, Founder of Music WillJoin Dian Griesel on the Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics podcast as she sits down with Dave Wish, the visionary founder of Music Will. In this episode, they delve into the universal language of music and its profound impact on education and personal development. Dave shares his inspiring journey from a first-grade teacher to launching a nationwide music education initiative. Learn about his innovative approach, unique pedagogy, and the game-changing 'zip kit'—a portable drum set designed for scalable music instruction. Whether you're an educator, musician, or music lover, this conversation is packed with insights on making music education accessible, relevant, and transformative for students of all ages. Don't miss this inspiring discussion about the power of music to create a more harmonious world.Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   https://diangriesel.comBut for starters…I am a perception analyst, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. This episode was recorded in collaboration with The Manhattan Center, New York City, New York.⁠https://www.themanhattancenter.com/⁠Tune in for more information on Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/show/3XD5QTQSyxK6c6Qm4rorpeORYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@SilverDisobedienceiTunes/Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silver-disobedience-perception-dynamics-hosted-by-dian/id1582857422LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/@SilverDisobedience on Instagram and Facebook@DianGriesel on Instagram and X YouTube ChannelSpotify PodcastEpisode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction and the Power of Music01:01 Meet Dave Wish: Founder of Music Will01:47 Dave's Journey from Teacher to Music Advocate03:29 Challenges and Innovations in Music Education05:23 The Importance of Culturally Relevant Music08:45 Music Education in Schools: A Broader Perspective18:55 Early Days of Teaching Music to Kids24:38 Imposter Syndrome in Music25:31 Revolutionizing Music Education in the 90s28:34 The Birth of Little Kids Rock29:16 The Four Cs of Music Will30:54 Modern Band: A New Approach34:58 Instruments of Mass Instruction38:27 The Zip Kit: A Portable Drum Set42:49 The Power of Music and Future Plans48:55 Conclusion and Farewell