The Music Matters Podcast Podcast

The Music Matters Podcast

Amy Call
This is a podcast for Music Educators. It is a podcast for college students and recent grads who are passionate about music and teaching with practical advice for college and beyond. Interviews include college professors, music teachers in public schools, and music professionals who are using their talents to teach in “out of the box” areas. This show is about music advocacy, passion to pursue your dream, and practical advice for moving forward. It will inspire the next generation of music teachers by helping them have a vision for the future with practical tips for success.
Ep. 39 Leah Kruszewski: Teaching Adult Beginners
Leah Kruszewski teaches classical and flamenco guitar both online and in person in Seville, Spain.  Because she learned to play the guitar in her mid 20's, she understands what it feels like to be an adult beginner and gives some interesting insights into what it's like to teach an adult and why it's never to late to learn about music. https://www.lessonface.com/ http://www.leahguitar.com/home.html
Aug 19, 2019
42 min
Ep. 38 Stacy Ogden: Side Hustle Teacher
Middle school music teacher, Stacey Ogden, was burnt out and ready to quit until she discovered that blogging sparked a creative outlet in her life.  After successfully launching her blog Creating My Happiness, she started coaching other teachers by helping them create side hustles that fit their own passions and pursuits. https://side-hustle-teachers.com/ https://creatingmyhappiness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustleteachers/
Jul 22, 2019
54 min
Ep. 37 Jill Brackett: Teaching for the Department of Defense
Jill Brackett has taught music for over 16 years for the Department of Defense schools.  She currently teaches band, choir, and general music programs at Sembach Middle School in Sembach, Germany.  She shares some of the rewards and challenges she faces when teaching military children. https://www.dodea.edu/ Sembach MS Veteran's Day Program 2018
Jul 8, 2019
30 min
Ep. 36: Melinda Workman - Music Teaching Options
Melinda shares how she has built up her own music studio and teaches a home school enrichment group through the school district after moving to a new community in Colorado. http://www.mdeworkman.me/ https://www.teachpianotoday.com/ https://composecreate.com/ http://colorinmypiano.com/
Jun 24, 2019
32 min
Ep. 35: Dr. Missy Strong: The 30 Year Plan
Dr. Missy Strong joins us from the Tuneful, Beatful, Artful Music Teacher Podcast to share her story of how she became an early childhood music expert. https://www.feierabendmusic.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/feierabendfundamentals/ The Tuneful, Beatful, Artful Music Teacher Podcast
Jun 10, 2019
41 min
Ep. 34 Learning to Walk
Hello from Germany. If you would like to share why music education matters to you, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/themusicmatterspodcast
Mar 18, 2019
7 min
Ep. 33 In Transition
I am in the process between moving from El Paso, TX to Germany.  Listen to a testimonial about why music education matters to Missy Strong, host of the Tuneful, Beatful, Artful Music Teacher podcast.  Find more using the links below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/feierabendfundamentals/ https://www.feierabendmusic.org/the-tuneful-beatful-artful-music-teacher-podcast/ Share why music matters to you by going to: https://www.speakpipe.com/themusicmatterspodcast
Mar 4, 2019
6 min
Ep. 32 Joseph Jefferson: Comprehensive Musicianship
Dr. Joseph Jefferson, Assistant Professor of applied trombone and euphonium at SMSU, shares his views on what it takes to be an active freelance musician.   http://www.josephljefferson.com/ https://www.colourofmusic.org/ Tell us why music matters to you, or give a shout out to someone who has inspired you using the link below and I'll play it in an upcoming episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/themusicmatterspodcast
Feb 25, 2019
37 min
Ep. 31 Ashley Kelly: Applied Saxophone Lessons
Dr. Ashley Kelly shares how she always wanted to study music, and with the help of amazing teachers who saw the musician in her, she was able to work hard and gain the skills she needed to follow in their footsteps.  She currently teaches applied saxophone lessons at Tennessee Technical University. Share why music matters to you by clicking on the link below. https://www.speakpipe.com/themusicmatterspodcast
Feb 18, 2019
47 min
Ep. 30 Ashleigh Lore: Children's Lit in the Music Room
Ashleigh Lore shares how she uses children's literature in the music classroom.  She is also the Link-Up Coordinator for the Lansing Symphony Orchestra through Carnegie Hall. To learn more about Link-Up, click on the link below. https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Educators/Link-Up  Share why music matters to you by using the link below and I will give you a shout out and play the recording in an upcoming podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/themusi cmatterspodcast
Feb 11, 2019
41 min
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