Music for All Podcast Network

In this episode, David speaks with Matthew Bimstein, Band Director at Bearden M.S., TN.
Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.
Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/13sSTyBBX7Y?feature=share

The Heart of Teaching Music is back for the academic year! This episode features Dr. Shelley Jagow, Director of Bands at Wright State University. Listen as they talk about teaching expressive musicianship, the uniquely human qualities of music, and preparing the next generation of music educators.

Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.

Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.

This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s music education offerings, including many of Dr. Jagow’s works and Julia and Scott’s personal favorites, here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

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In this episode, David speaks with Kelly Weber, Assistant Director of Bands at Ankeny H.S., IA.
Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.
Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/nMGfNZ7U-r8?feature=share

The Heart of Teaching Music is back for the academic year! This episode features Franklin Willis, Director of Visual and Performing Arts for Metro Nashville Public Schools. They talk about how Franklin’s own K-12 education has informed his career as an educator, demonstrating why the arts matter, and culturally relevant and inclusive music education. 
Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.
Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.
This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s music education offerings, including Julia and Scott’s personal favorites, here: giamusic.com/hotm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, David speaks with Julia Baumanis, Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Bands at Rutgers University; and Scott Edgar, Associate Professor of Music, Chair of the Department of Music, and Director of Bands at Lake Forest College! Together, Julia and Scott host The Heart of Teaching Music here on the Music for All Podcast Network.
Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.
Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/-JvHyxzP2Es?feature=share