Anthony Mazzocchi: Inside Music Education with GRAMMY®-Nominated Leader

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with GRAMMY®-nominated music educator Anthony Mazzocchi about his innovative work in music education.

In this powerful Edutainment Learning conversation, we sit down with Anthony Mazzocchi, a GRAMMY®-nominated music educator, accomplished trombonist, and visionary leader in the world of music and performance. As Director of the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University and Executive Director of the Kinhaven Music School, Mazzocchi has led groundbreaking initiatives to expand access, innovation, and collaboration in music education. From launching new programs in recording and production to building partnerships with world-class institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, his work is redefining what’s possible for the next generation of musicians. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts to download student worksheets for every episode!

People in this episode

Host: Ralph Krauss

Guest: Anthony Mazzocchi

Topics covered

• music education
• GRAMMY-nominated
• trombone
• innovation in education
• collaboration
• access to music

Keywords

• music education
• GRAMMY
• trombonist
• innovation
• collaboration
• access
• performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: John J. Cali School of Music, Montclair State University, Kinhaven Music School, Metropolitan Museum of Art

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