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Talking Up Music Education
by The NAMM Foundation
Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation hosted by Mary Luehrsen that celebrates music learning through conversations with artists, teachers and students, music business professionals, and thought leaders who are passionate about music education.
Episodes
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097- Celebrating HBCU Musicians and Music Educators: Bridge Builders at Heart
Mark Phillips, acting president of the Historic Black College and Universities Band Directors Consortium, shares thoughts on the importance of a “complete education” including the arts, creating exposure for students to experience full instrumentation in ensemble performance, and pivoting the...
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096- Music Educator Anne Fennell on Co-creating Music with Independent Learners
Music educator Anne Fennell reflects on the joy of teaching music, the limitless potential for creativity in music learning and re-imagining music education.
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095- The Museum of Making Music’s Pivot to Online Programming and Education
Staff from the Museum of Making Music- Carolyn Grant and B.J. Morgan- reflect on the universal language of music, pivoting to online programming, and the museum’s re-design for their 2021 reopening.
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094- Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6 Unites in a Time of Crisis and Isolation
Composer Eric Whitacre was inspired to write Sing Gently; a new piece to share through Virtual Choir 6. In a time of crisis and isolation Whitacre discusses his creative process and how to get involved in this global Virtual Choir 6 phenomenon.
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093- Music Haven’s Mandi Jackson Chats Virtual Learning for Connecticut Music Students
Mandi Jackson, Executive Director Music Haven shares thoughts about equity and access to music education and virtual music as a life line for students in New Haven, Connecticut.
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092- Wooten Woods: A Unique Blend of Nature and Music Education
As the youngest of five children, Victor Wooten’s musical family needed a bass player. The rest is history. In this episode, the 5-time GRAMMY award-winning musician talks about his Center for Music and Nature, dubbed “Wooten Woods,” a retreat center for musicians and students outside of…
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091- Flipping The Script: NAMM Member and Music Education Advocate John Mlynczak Interviews Mary Luehrsen
A special “Flipping the Script” episode recorded LIVE at The 2020 NAMM Show features John Mlynczak interviewing Mary Luehrsen, Executive Director of The NAMM Foundation. The usual host of host of Talking Up Music Education, Luehrsen shares strategies for taking passion-to-action, the mosaic of...
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090- Finding One’s Zone of Genius: Laura Escudés Pathway from Classical Musician to Live Show Designer and Producer
Violinist Laura Escudé chats with Mary Luehrsen about her early beginnings as a music student playing in orchestras and her career creating and designing live shows for herself as well as other artists like Kayne West, The Weeknd, Demi Lovato and many more. Recorded LIVE at The 2020 NAMM Show.
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089- Touring Musician Scott Page Talks Supertramp, Being Kind to Everyone You Meet and Giving Back
Scott Page, musician, technologist, entrepreneur and performer, is widely recognized as the saxophonist/guitarist for Pink Floyd, Supertramp and Toto. Chatting with Mary Luehrsen at The 2020 NAMM Show, he reflects on his professional life of playing the trumpet and sax, his ever-expanding career...
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088- Meet The Grand Prize Winners of A Cappella at NAMM: UCLA’s ScatterTones
Grand prize winners of the first-ever A Cappella at NAMM, student leaders of UCLA’s ScatterTones discuss their performance at the Grand Rally for Music Education, opening up for Bobby McFerrin, and the confidence they gain when singing together. Recorded LIVE at The 2020 NAMM Show.
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087- Music Education Advocate and NAMM Member Mark Despotakis on Bringing Everyone to The Table
NAMM member Mark Despotakis discusses the importance of bringing everyone to the table to advance music education advocacy efforts, the value of attending The NAMM Show as a music educator, and being part of the “SupportMusic Coalition.”
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086- Music at the Border: Eric Booth on Expanding an El Sistema Program in a Border Community in Tornillo, Texas
Arts education leader Eric Booth spent the last 13 years working with El Sistema-inspired programs that bring music education opportunities to children and youth that also propel community connections. Booth talks about his beginnings as a Broadway actor, moving to Tanzania and Venezuela as a...
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085- Steve Venz: Creating Change Through Music Education
Steve Venz, Chief Program Officer of Little Kids Rock -a NAMM Foundation grantee- shares his insight as a devoted music education advocate including a review of resources available to teachers and administrators to serve as champions for music education in their communities.
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084- GenNext’er Stephanie Landino Shares the Importance of Going To The NAMM Show
Stephanie Landino, senior at Millersville University, PA chats about attending The 2019 NAMM Show through the GenNext program and how it boosted her college-to-career path.
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083- Chris Martin on Expanding Music Making Opportunities
Chris Martin, president and CEO of Martin Guitar, discusses his recent role as Founding-Chair of The NAMM Foundation. Martin chats about a few things he finds to be remarkable, namely picking up a ukulele for the first time, digital technology and the meaning and rewards of donating to The NAMM...
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082- Mike Reisman on Fulfilling the Music Education Vision of Late Wife and NAMM Member Liz Reisman
Mike Reisman, President of MKTG, reflects on the life and loves of his late wife Liz Reisman: playing the flute, a vision for music education opportunities, and activism for elephants in Thailand. Reisman shares the reasons to creating The Liz Reisman Fund for School Music Education in The NAMM...
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081- The Drum Corps Experience with Innovator Bob Morrison
Robert Morrison, founder of Quadrant Arts Education Research, the nation’s leading arts education research and intelligence organization, joins host Mary Luehrsen to discuss the Drum Corps experience and what he did to change marching ensembles for years to come.
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080- A Commitment to Excellence: Bernie Williams
Bernie Williams joins guest host Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM, at NASMD. Bernie shares how his resiliency and determination in both baseball and music led to overall excellence in both fields.
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079- Multiple Paths to Success: NAMM Young Professionals Sound Off on Cultivating Their Roles in The Music Industry
NAMM Young Professionals (NAMM YP) is a network of music industry professionals under the age of 40. Several NAMM YP’ers joined us live at NASMD to talk about their roles in the music products industry, and the windy roads that led them to their current careers: Mark Despotakis, Progressive…
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078- Mike Meyer on Putting Music Education Programs Front and Center
Mike Meyer- of Meyer Music and current president of the National Association of School Dealers- discusses his motivation for making sure music education programs are present in communities across the country. In this podcast episode Mike highlights supporting music education in schools and how to...
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077- Rising Up With Music After Tragedy: The Song Goes On
Fred Schiff of All County Music chats about how music is bringing layers of healing to the Parkland, Florida community after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. Sitting down with Mary Luehrsen at NASMD, Fred talks about how music has helped the community of Parkland move...
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076- Peter Luongo and Limitless Learning
Peter Luongo and 16 members of the Peter Luongo Ukulele Experience stop in for a lively discussion about learning literacy - learning a language, a code, and a methodology. He talks about the method of teaching from the Langley school district, and the limitlessness of learning. He also graces us...
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075- Music After Tragedy with Sam Gronseth
Sam Gronseth from Paradise, California sits down with Mary Luehrsen to talk about the remarkable work that he's done to bring hope and healing through the Butte Strong United Choir from Butte County, California. His community was devastated by the 2018 Camp Fire. Sam got heavily involved by…
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074- Rhythm and Storytelling with Percussionist Rich Redmond
Rich Redmond is a professional percussionist, music educator, and a motivational speaker. As a traveling musician, he has a versatility and wide range of accomplishments, including acting. He was in the drumline, and ended up getting his bachelor's degree in music education with percussion…
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073- Len Horowitz and The Physics of Sound
Len Horowitz from History of Recorded Sound in Culver City, California devoted his professional recording engineering career to analog restoration. He talks about recording technology through the years, and the changes that have revolutionized the industry. The History of Recorded Sound teaches…
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072- From Wall Street to The Main Stage with Jonathan Dely
Jonathan Dely joined us at the Grand Rally for Music Education. As a jazz trumpeter, he fronts a very diverse and eclectic group of musicians. He talks about his journey from Wall Street to “The Main Stage,” and how being an academic has helped foster his love of music.
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071- The Intersection of Technology and Music with J. Dash
J. Dash discusses his musical career, the fellowship of musicians, and advocacy for music education. He plays an original composition, and talks about his virality. J. is active on Facebook, and enjoys sharing his music and enthusiasms with his audience. J. Dash also talks about his education in...
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070- Discussing University Music with Members of the HBCU Band Directors’ Consortium
Mary Luehrsen chats with members of the historic black college and university, HBCU Band Directors’ Consortium. Guests are Thomas Warner Jr. who currently serves as assistant director of bands at North Carolina A&T State University, Professor Roxanne Stevenson who directs bands at Chicago State...
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069- Get Curious, then Do Something: Gina Chavez Explores the World with Her Music
Gibson artist Gina Chavez got her start in the Austin Independent School District where she discovered a love of singing. From the moment she discovered her dad’s guitar tucked away in a closet she’s been playing to audiences all over the world seeking to connect to audience and to connect them...
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068- Eric Whitacre: Composer of Majestic Choral Experiences
Conductor and Composer Eric Whitacre shares his love of music and astrophysics and talks about how they intersect for him. A musical child, Whitacre has always been deeply moved by music, and by choral expression in particular. Composer of the Virtual Choir(s) as well as the film, “Deep Field.”...
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067- “90 minutes of Fury” with Black Violin at The 2019 NAMM Show
Black Violin’s Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste stopped by to catch up with Mary Luehrsen before opening The 2019 NAMM Show with their “90 minutes of fury” performance for an audience of thousands. Kev and Wil talk about their musical and professional growth over the past 22 years of friendship and...
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066- Passing the Baton: The John Patrick Hughes Parent/Booster Award Recognizes Parent Engagement
Guest host Claire Kreger-Boaz, Senior Project Manager at The NAMM Foundation talks to Randy Barnett, recipient of the 2018 John Patrick Hughes Parent/Booster award. He is one of many parents who have gone above and beyond to support music programs that played a key role in their children’s lives....
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065- Everyone with a Heartbeat Has Rhythm
Guest host Claire Kreger-Boaz, Senior Project Manager at The NAMM Foundation chats with Joshua Simonds, Executive Director of the Percussive Arts Society about his first love, the piano; when he was presented with the opportunity to play the xylophone by Mrs. Clauss; and what an international...
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064- The Secret Sauce to Having an Accomplished Marching Band is…
Guest host James Stephens, Director of Advocacy and Educational Resources at Music for All talks with band directors and drum majors from American Fork High School in Utah, Camdenton High School in Missouri, and O’Fallon High School in Illinois about some of the “ingredients” required to create a...
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063- Inside the Biggest Grand Nationals Yet
Guest host Mark Goff, owner of Paige’s Music explores, through an in-depth interview with Eric Martin, President and CEO of Music for All, Bands of America, how the largest Grand Nationals Marching Band competition ever in Music for All, Bands of America’s history came to be and what Music for…
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062- No Regrets! Being in Marching Band Fosters Opportunity, Success and Resilience
Guest host Marcia Neel, Senior Director of Education at Yamaha talks with Dr. Reginald McDonald, Director of Bands at Tennessee State University (TSU), Keyana Cole, TSU senior and clarinet section leader, John Hague, Director of Bands at Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis and Daiquon...
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061- Cultivating a Legacy: Gator Cases CEO Crystal Morris LIVE from Summer NAMM
Gator Cases CEO Crystal Morris is on a quest to grow her company; to continuously learn and innovate as a leader; and to encourage other women to become leaders in the music product industry. She does all of this through mentoring junior colleagues and by establishing the Smart Women in Music...
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060- Legendary Motown Drummer Aaron "A Train" Smith LIVE from Summer NAMM
Nashville-based drummer and percussionist Aaron "A Train" Smith played drums with Motown greats, including on The Temptations hit, "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," but his humble musical roots began at home with his mother. From being drafted during the Vietnam War to playing punk rock for the 77s to...
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059- Mandy Harvey: The Courage to Have an Infinite Number of Dreams
Kala artist, vocalist, and America's Got Talent contestant Mandy Harvey found her voice after a devastating hearing loss that derailed her plans to become a vocal teacher. Through family encouragement and the realization that at her core, she was a musician who just happens to be deaf, Harvey...
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058- Smart Women in Music: Promoting Women's Leadership Opportunities in the Music Products Industry
NAMM Chair and President and CEO of West Music Robin Walenta and Executive Vice President and Co-owner of Heid Music DeDe Heid discuss their motivation for starting the Smart Women in Music (SWIM) Fund (with Gator Cases CEO Crystal Morris), which promotes leadership training and mentoring...
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057- Struck By Lightning! Bill Ivey Finds Meaning and Purpose in Homegrown Culture
American folklore scholar and former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts Bill Ivey explores ideas for how to achieve meaning and purpose in life through art and music as American society moves away from work and wealth as a means to fulfillment.
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056- Iconic Jazz Vocalists The Manhattan Transfer LIVE from Summer NAMM
2018 American Eagle Award honorees Cheryl Bentyne, Alan Paul, and Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer share their musical origin stories, including the evolution of the iconic jazz vocal group. They explore the importance of vocal training as part of caring for your instrument, and the hard…
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055- Music as Purpose: Singer-songwriter Thomas Claxton's Path Was Set from the Start--LIVE from Summer NAMM
Professional vocalist and musician Thomas Claxton just might be the hardest working musician you haven't heard of... yet. With more than 300 performances per year, all over the U.S., Claxton performs original material as both a solo artist and with his band, "The Myth." He also can play more than...
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054- From Small Country Town to Big Country Sound: Following Parmalee's Star
Country music band Parmalee was raised on a diet of southern rock, country, and blues. They've played on country music’s biggest stages, landed on the top of Billboard’s Country chart, and have 30 million combined streams on Spotify. Special thanks to the CMA Foundation as well as Fender Musical...
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053- Adaptive Technology Levels the Playing Field for Quadriplegic Musicians
Mike DiCesare, co-founder and President of Jamboxx shares his commitment to making a product that allows everyone to play music, regardless of ability. The Jamboxx is an electronic, USB-powered, breath-controlled instrument styled after a harmonica that plays digital MIDI notes. Notes are played…
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052- Hunger to Do Something Amazing: From N.W.A. to Open Labs—Arabian Prince Gets Futuristic (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)
Arabian Prince got his start in Compton where his mother was a piano teacher and his father was a radio talk show host. He developed an affinity for technology at a young age and began paying around with synthesizers, echo boxes, and computers to make new sounds. His career took off when he...
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051- Forte Tenors Bring Opera to a New Generation with Their Pop-classical Crossover Style (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)
Forte Tenors Josh Page, Alok Kumar, and Zach Page talk about finding their voices as young men; their musical influences; training like a tenor; performing in operas all over the world; and the role of social media for professional musicians.
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050- Catching Up with Grammy-nominated Singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)
Vanessa Carlton, 2018 NAMM Foundation SupportMusic Champion Award recipient, gets real with host Mary Luehrsen about becoming a super star before she was ready; settling in to her freedom as a songwriter; parenting as a touring musician; and her philanthropic work with Nashville schools.
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049- Learning the Language of Music Education is the Next Step in Music Ed Advocacy, with NAfME Executive Director Mike Blakeslee and NAfME President Denese Odegaard (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)
NAfME and The NAMM Foundation have worked together on music education advocacy initiatives for many years. In this episode of Talking Up Music Education, host Mary Luehrsen catches up with NAfME’s Mike Blakeslee and Denese Odegaard as they discuss the current landscape of music education—and how…
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048- A Conversation with Director of the Arts Education Partnership (AEP) Dr. Jane Best and Executive Director of the National Association for Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Dr. Earl Franks (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)
Partners and collaborators from AEP, NAESP and The NAMM Foundation get specific on how to create resources that are accessible and informative for decision-makers in education—and how to spread the message that arts and music are part of a well-rounded education that develops academic and…
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Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation hosted by Mary Luehrsen that celebrates music learning through conversations with artists, teachers and students, music business professionals, and thought leaders who are passionate about music education.
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