What does research mean to you in your day to day practice? How does higher education fit into your professional and personal goals? In this episode, Sarah sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Schultz (F-flat author and host of the "Research to Practice" column) and Marissa Guarriello (F-flat author, PhD students, and founder of Musicast) to talk about all things higher education. In this inspiring episode, they tackle: How curiosity can drive research and why it matters to music education Imposter phenomenon and debunking stereotypes in academia Advice for anyone considering graduate school You can learn more about Liz and Marissa's work below. Read Liz's column on the F-flat website: https://fflat-books.com/tag/research-to-practice/ Check out Liz's book on navigating research: https://fflat-books.com/product/the-digital-companion-to-navigating-music-education-research/ Learn about Marissa's contributions on the F-flat site: https://fflat-books.com/authors/marissa-guarriello/ Do you have an idea for a guest or topic you want us to cover? Send an email to [email protected]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

Many of us are approaching holiday breaks with MUCH NEEDED days off of teaching. But, how can we ensure that our time is spent in ways that are truly restorative and help us approach 2024 with a sense of grounding? In this episode, Sarah shares four things you can give yourself over winter break to find restoration. You can read the corresponding blog post to this episode here: https://fflat-books.com/last-minute-gift-guide-for-the-overwhelmed-music-teacher/ Also, this is the LAST Musicast episode for 2023! Thank you so much for listening and being part of this community. Is there a topic you'd like us to cover in 2024? Or, a person we should interview? Please send ideas and nominations (including yourself!) to [email protected]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

In this episode of Musicast, Sarah sits down with Charlie Edmonds, PhD student, music educator, and entrepreneur. Charlie is the Founder of "Pocket Methods," a method for beginning band and orchestra students that centers black Gospel music. Listen in to learn about Charlie's journey to becoming a researcher and entrepreneur and how she is changing the world of music education, one student at a time. To sign up for the Pocket Methods newsletter, visit the website and add your email in: https://www.pocketmethods.com/ Stay in touch online: Instagram: instagram.com/Pocketmethods LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-edmonds-36570b8a Pocket's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pocket-methods-llc/?viewAsMember=true  Email Address: [email protected] Charlie will also be creating a FB group for those interested in the method. Follow her work online to keep in touch! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

In this episode of Musicast, Sarah sits down with Claire of Musically Minted to share reflections on the AOSA conference in November. Both Sarah and Claire were exhibiting for the first time AND are running their businesses full-time after being in the classroom for years. Listen in to learn about the behind-the-scenes of conference exhibits, what it feels like to run a small business in music education, and their shared transition out of the classroom. You can learn more about Musically Minted here: https://musicallyminted.com/ And you can follow Musically Minted on Instagram: @musicallyminted --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

In this episode, Dr. Shane Colquhoun sits down with Jasmine Fripp to talk about two important areas of music education: finding our "why" and how to put in meaningful work that impacts many. This conversation is heartfelt, inspiring, and encouraging. You can learn more about Shane and his book, Producers of Pop, here: https://fflat-books.com/product/the-producers-of-pop/ And, learn about Jasmine Fripp's release, Carmine's Affirmations, here: https://fflat-books.com/product/carmines-affirmations-song-and-classroom-resources/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

In this episode, Sarah answers listener questions about entrepreneurship and F-flat Books' publishing platform. F-flat is opening submissions in just a couple of months (January 1st!). Listen in to learn more about how you can prepare your project for submission, how the F-flat Books team decides what to publish, and what you might not know about the publishing industry. You can learn more about the submission process here: https://fflat-books.com/documentation/author-packet/ And you can read through the F-flat Books culture deck at the bottom of our homepage: https://fflat-books.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

In this episode, Jessica Grant sits down to reflect on lessons she's learned during her 20+ year career as an educator. Whether you're a new teacher or have been in the classroom for years, Jessica's reflections are rooted in concrete ways to connect with care and community for sustenance in such a meaningful career. You can learn more about Jessica on her site: https://www.jessicagrant.org/ And you can read Jessica's book on wellness here: https://fflat-books.com/product/two-perspectives-on-health-and-wellness/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

In this episode, Sarah sits down with Michelle McCauley Bobadilla to talk about the state of Native American music education. As a long-time music educator and a member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute tribe in Nevada. Michelle provides insight on how educators should approach learning about and tapping into their local Native Nations and what not to do when it comes to Native American Heritage month. Resources mentioned in the episode: Indian Country Today: https://ictnews.org/ Powow Livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@Powwows Michelle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleMcCauley You can also connect with Michelle on Instagram (@thaswrong) and follow F-flat Books to learn more about her forthcoming book, "Kammu, Kammu." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

In this week's episode, we sit down with Stephanie Leavell of Music for Kiddos to talk about some of our favorite topics: Songwriting, Autumn Songs, and how to connect with kids. Stephanie shares how she embraces the creative process of songwriting, how she's found her voice as a songwriter, and what keeps her true to herself as an artist and educator. Links from this episode: Join Stephanie's "Song of the month" club: https://www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter Learn about the Music for Kiddos Membership: https://www.musicforkiddos.com/community Check out "The Shy Little Monster" Book: https://fflat-books.com/product/shy-little-monster/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

This episode originally aired in August 2021. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin is Director of Wind Band Studies and Assistant Professor of Music at Penn State University. In addition to conducting the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, overseeing the graduate wind conducting program, teaching courses in wind band literature and wind conducting, she oversees all aspects of the concert band programs at Penn State. Her appointment at PSU follows three years as Assistant Director of Bands and Associate Director of Athletic Bands at the University of South Carolina. Prior to her tenure at Uof SC, Mitchell-Spradlin taught at Valdosta State University as Director of Athletic Bands and was Director of Bands at Chamblee High School in Chamblee, Georgia. Mitchell-Spradlin has a diverse background as a clinician, adjudicator, educator, and speaker. She is a frequent guest conductor, and has presented regionally at the South Carolina Music Educators Association Conference, nationally at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, internationally at the International Society for the Promotion of Wind Band in Austria, and has served as Tau Beta Sigma’s local and national Women in Music Speaker. As a proponent of new music, she is engaged in building the wind band medium. She led the consortium and premiere of Aaron Perrine’s Beneath a Canvas of Green for wind ensemble and percussion quartet which was also the source of her doctoral dissertation. Additionally, she is active in a number of premieres and consortiums for new music. Mitchell-Spradlin serves as the National Vice President of Professional Relations for Tau Beta Sigma: National Honorary Band Sorority. She also holds memberships in Kappa Kappa Psi, the College Band Directors National Association, National Association for Music Education, and Women Band Directors International. Learn more about the Penn State Music program here! https://music.psu.edu/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support