Imagining Possibilities for Music Learning and Teaching

In this episode Brian Laakso and I speak about his perspectives on music curriculum and curriculum development. This is part of my research on music educators' experiences and perspectives on music curriculum and curriculum development.We speak about flexibility in curriculum design, the role of projects in a music curriculum, how to determine what is important for students to learn, the importance of student input, designing curriculum from scratch, and a lot more.Full show notes with related resources and references are available on the podcast website.Feel free to share questions or your own perspectives by commenting on the episode page.

In this episode you'll hear me and Melissa Carpenter speak about her perspectives on music curriculum and curriculum development. This part of my research on music educators' experiences and perspectives on music curriculum and curriculum development.We speak about the role of method books in relation to music curriculum, how skills and knowledge factor in curriculum, vertical alignment within a district, approaches to organizing curriculum, curriculum change and a lot more.Full show notes with related resources and references are available on the podcast website.Feel free to share questions or your own perspectives by commenting on the episode page.

In this episode Sean LeBrun and I speak about his perspectives on music curriculum and curriculum development. This is part of my research on music educators' experiences and perspectives on music curriculum and curriculum development.We speak about relationships between music curriculum and students' needs, designing music curriculum to address students' needs, pacing, assessment, project design and a lot more.Full show notes with related resources and references are available on the podcast website.Feel free to share questions or your own perspectives by commenting on the episode page.

After discussing the context of a large-scale research study that relates to this podcast, I speak with Emily Bilodeau about her perspectives on music curriculum and curriculum development.We speak about ways of centering students, music literacy and aural skills, addressing issues of diversity and equity with and through music programs and changing music curriculum.Full show notes with related resources and references are available on the podcast website.Feel free to ask questions or share your perspectives in the comment section of the episode post on my site.

Welcome to Imagining Possibilities for Music learning and Teaching, a music education podcast to support music educators in designing, developing, expanding, and transforming their classes, ensembles, and music programs.This episode shares a sense of what the podcast will entail and the role it might play in the larger landscape of music education podcasts, conversations around music education social media, and dialogue across the field.Access all episodes, show notes, and resources on the podcast website.