Composing Creativity: A Conversation with Jonathan Gewirtz

About this episode

A conversation with Jonathan Gewirtz about music education, creativity, and the role of community colleges in nurturing musicians.

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Gewirtz , Professor and Music Department Faculty Lead at Lansing Community College, to explore the evolving landscape of music education, creativity in the classroom, and the power of interdisciplinary learning. With a career spanning performance, composition, and academic leadership, Jonathan shares his insights into nurturing the next generation of musicians and how community colleges can play a pivotal role in making music education more accessible and innovative. We dive into his own journey as a musician and educator, the challenges and joys of leading a diverse music program, and how he sees the role of music evolving in both academic and community settings. Whether you're a music lover, educator, or creative thinker, this conversation offers inspiration and thoughtful perspectives on the intersection of music, mentorship, and lifelong learning. LCC Music webpage: https://www.lcc.edu/academics/music/music/ Link to the LCC jazz band last Feb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x45ylLUQzGs Link to a website with links to album: https://thejongewirtzquartet.hearnow.com/ --------------------------------- Instagram: Conversations with Kate…

People in this episode

Host: Kate

Guest: Jonathan Gewirtz

Topics covered

• music education
• creativity
• interdisciplinary learning
• mentorship
• community colleges

Keywords

• music
• education
• creativity
• Lansing Community College
• interdisciplinary

Mentioned in this episode

Products: LCC Music webpage, LCC jazz band

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