Episode 19: From the Bandroom to the Booth, A Conversation with Ian Maguire on Modern Music Education

Send us Fan Mail"This article grows out of years of side-by-side teaching—and, more importantly, side-by-side learning. Ian Maguire and I have worked together for the entirety of his teaching career. As I occasionally remind him, he is eight years younger than I am, which means I have had the uncommon privilege of watching him evolve from a new educator into one of the most thoughtful, authentic teachers I know...... The ideas in this article emerged from conversations between us—some formal, many informal, a few recorded. Together, we teach two complementary courses at Barnstable High School: Music Production and Contemporary Music Ensemble. Over time, we have worked to align those courses into a more intentional, integrated pathway we call Studio Music. This article is our attempt to articulate what that looks like, why it matters, and what other educators might take from our experience."