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AI in Music Education: Why Teachers Don’t Need to Be Afraid (Part 2) | 191
Jun 21, 2026
40m 50s
AI in Music Education: Why Teachers Don’t Need to Be Afraid (Part 1) | 190
Jun 14, 2026
34m 21s
Finding Purpose in Music Education with Chris Munce (Part 2) | 189
Jun 7, 2026
37m 02s
Finding Purpose in Music Education with Chris Munce (Part 1) | 188
May 31, 2026
35m 01s
Why Story Matters in Music Education with Kate Albury (Part 2) | 187
May 24, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/21/26 |  AI in Music Education: Why Teachers Don’t Need to Be Afraid (Part 2) | 191 | Welcome back to Crescendo Chat. This is Part 2 of my conversation with Katie Argyle. In Part 1, we explored the big picture of artificial intelligence in music education. Katie shared why music teachers don't need to fear AI and explained how these tools can support teaching while preserving the human connection at the heart of music-making. In this episode, we get practical. Katie takes us inside some of the AI tools and music technology platforms that are already helping teachers save time,... | 40m 50s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 |  AI in Music Education: Why Teachers Don’t Need to Be Afraid (Part 1) | 190 | Today on Crescendo Chat, I’m joined by Katie Argyle for the first episode in a special series on artificial intelligence and music education. If the words AI and education make you feel excited, curious, overwhelmed, or even a little nervous, you’re not alone. AI is everywhere right now, and many music teachers are wondering what it means for their classrooms, their workload, and even the future of teaching itself. Katie brings a refreshing and practical perspective to the conversation. She o... | 34m 21s | ||||||
| 6/7/26 |  Finding Purpose in Music Education with Chris Munce (Part 2) | 189 | Welcome back to Crescendo Chat. This is Part 2 of my conversation with Chris Munce from Choralosophy. In Part 1, Chris shared his journey through choral education and unpacked the deeper philosophy behind why music — and especially singing together — matters so much in the lives of young people. In this episode, we move into the practical side of teaching while still keeping that big-picture lens front and centre. Chris shares insights on assessment, rehearsal priorities, student engagement, ... | 37m 02s | ||||||
| 5/31/26 |  Finding Purpose in Music Education with Chris Munce (Part 1) | 188 | Today on Crescendo Chat, I’m joined by Chris Munce — choral conductor, educator, and host of Choralosophy, one of the world’s top music education podcasts and a leading voice in global choral education. Chris has spent more than 20 years as a choral director at Lee's Summit High School. He also directs Kantorei KC, a professional choir based in Kansas City. Alongside that work, he’s built Choralosophy into a space where educators explore the philosophy, purpose, and humanity behind music educ... | 35m 01s | ||||||
| 5/24/26 |  Why Story Matters in Music Education with Kate Albury (Part 2) | 187 | Welcome back to Crescendo Chat. This is Part 2 of my conversation with Kate Albury. In Part 1, Kate shared her journey as a choral educator and unpacked the power of storytelling in helping students connect to music in authentic and lasting ways. In this episode, we turn toward the bigger picture of music education within school culture. Kate shares practical insights from her work at Brisbane Boys' College, where she bridges classroom learning with co-curricular music programs and broader cr... | 32m 20s | ||||||
| 5/17/26 |  Why Story Matters in Music Education with Kate Albury (Part 1) | 186 | Today on Crescendo Chat, I’m joined by Kate Albury — choral conductor, adjudicator, workshop presenter, and a passionate advocate for creating meaningful musical experiences for young people. Kate is currently the Head of Co-Curricular — Culture and Enrichment Programs at Brisbane Boys' College, where she works across music, culture, and student life to build communities where students feel connected, creative, and seen. Her work stretches far beyond one school setting. Kate has contributed t... | 31m 41s | ||||||
| 5/10/26 |  Music That Heals: Sean Martin on Trauma, Resilience & Creative Courage (Part 2) | 185 | Welcome back to Crescendo Chat. This is Part 2 of my conversation with Sean Martin from The Quarantined. In Part 1, Sean shared his journey—how his experiences as a musician and veteran shaped his voice, his purpose, and his connection to music as something far deeper than performance. In this episode, we go further. We dive into what music can offer young people who are struggling. We talk about creative courage—what it looks like to build something from nothing, even when the path feels unc... | 40m 11s | ||||||
| 5/3/26 |  Music That Heals: Sean Martin on Trauma, Resilience & Creative Courage (Part 1) | 184 | Today on Crescendo Chat, I’m joined by Sean Martin — singer, guitarist, and producer behind The Quarantined. Sean brings a perspective we don’t often hear on this podcast. He’s not a music educator. Instead, he’s a working musician, an Iraq War veteran, and a passionate advocate for mental health and creative authenticity. Through his work with The Quarantined, Sean creates music that doesn’t hold back. His songs dive into real-life experiences—trauma, resilience, identity, and what it means ... | 28m 15s | ||||||
| 4/26/26 |  How to Build Deep Musicianship in Students with Ken Thompson (Part 3) | 183 | In this final part of my conversation with Ken Thompson, we move into the heart of what music education is really about — students, impact, and advocacy. Building on our earlier discussions around musicianship and teaching practice, this episode highlights real stories from the studio that show how meaningful musical growth happens over time. Through these examples, Ken reveals what truly motivates students and why a long-term approach matters. From there, we shift into practical takeaways fo... | 30m 25s | ||||||
| 4/19/26 |  How to Build Deep Musicianship in Students with Ken Thompson (Part 2) | 182 | Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Ken Thompson, advanced piano coach and founder of the Musical Arts Center of San Antonio. After exploring his journey and teaching philosophy in part one, this episode shifts into practical application. Specifically, we unpack what it means to teach for deep musicianship, not just surface-level success. Throughout this conversation, Ken shares how teachers can help students move beyond simply following instructions and instead develop independe... | 32m 24s | ||||||
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| 4/12/26 |  How to Build Deep Musicianship in Students with Ken Thompson (Part 1) | 181 | Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Ken Thompson, advanced piano coach, music educator, and founder of the Musical Arts Center of San Antonio. With decades of experience in piano teaching and music education, Ken works with high-level students while also mentoring teachers to build deep, long-term musicianship and artistry. His approach focuses on student-centered learning, helping musicians develop understanding and independence rather than chasing quick results. In this first episode, we ex... | 26m 46s | ||||||
| 4/5/26 |  The Songs That Shaped Us with Kate Schirmer and Jen Teh (Part 2) | 180 | Today on the podcast, I’m joined by two remarkable musicians, educators, and collaborators — Jen Teh and Kate Schirmer. Jen and Kate both live deeply in the world of music education. They teach, mentor, conduct, and inspire musicians at many levels. At the same time, they continue to create and perform their own music, bringing years of experience from classrooms, rehearsal rooms, and stages into the work they do today. Kate Schirmer is a Lecturer in Music and Singing at the Queensland Academ... | 27m 29s | ||||||
| 3/29/26 |  The Songs That Shaped Us with Kate Schirmer and Jen Teh (Part 1) | 179 | Today on the podcast, I’m joined by two remarkable musicians, educators, and collaborators — Jen Teh and Kate Schirmer. Jen and Kate both live deeply in the world of music education. They teach, mentor, conduct, and inspire musicians at many levels. At the same time, they continue to create and perform their own music, bringing years of experience from classrooms, rehearsal rooms, and stages into the work they do today. Kate Schirmer is a Lecturer in Music and Singing at the Queensland Academ... | 31m 49s | ||||||
| 3/22/26 | Building Confident, Independent Students Through Musicianship with Nicola Cantan (Part 2) | 178 | Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Nicola Cantan, piano educator and founder of Vibrant Music Teaching. In part one, we explored Nicola’s journey and her philosophy around creativity and musicianship in the piano studio. In this episode, we go deeper into practical application and teacher mindset. We unpack what it really looks like to move from “toe-dipping” into fully “swimming” with Kodály-inspired ideas in piano lessons. Nicola shares simple, manageable ways teachers can beg... | 27m 37s | ||||||
| 3/15/26 |  Building Confident, Independent Students Through Musicianship with Nicola Cantan (Part 1) | 177 | Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Nicola Cantan — piano teacher, educator, author, and the creative force behind Vibrant Music Teaching. Nicola helps piano teachers move beyond traditional, note-by-note instruction and into lessons that feel playful, musical, and deeply engaging. She blends strong pedagogy with practical, studio-ready ideas that teachers can implement right away. She’s especially known for applying Kodály-inspired principles to piano teaching in a way that feels clear, acce... | 26m 49s | ||||||
| 3/8/26 |  Practical Teaching Wisdom with Laura Bartolomeo (Part 2) | 176 | Welcome back to our conversation with Laura Bartolomeo. In part one, Laura shared her journey, her teaching philosophy, and the heart behind her work. In this next segment, we shift into practical takeaways and big-picture thinking—the kind that sticks with you long after the episode ends. This is our Nuggets of Fabulous section, where Laura shares simple ideas that create meaningful change in the music room. Small shifts. Big impact. The kind of advice every music teacher can use right away.... | 30m 32s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 |  Practical Teaching Wisdom with Laura Bartolomeo (Part 1) | 175 | Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Laura Bartolomeo, a veteran elementary music teacher with nearly 40 years of classroom experience. Laura is the creator of Oodles of Music, a trusted resource for elementary music educators looking for practical, time-saving lessons. Laura focuses on Orff-inspired teaching that keeps students moving, creating, and making music together. She helps teachers plan faster, teach with confidence, and build lessons that work in real classrooms. Through Oodles of M... | 35m 11s | ||||||
| 2/22/26 |  Two Books, Two Teachers with Beth Duhon (Part 2) | 174 | In Part 1, Debbie and Beth shared the personal journeys behind their books. In this episode, the focus shifts to real-world impact and practical takeaways. This conversation centres on what happens after the book is written — when readers begin to change, reflect, and take action. Using the same “my turn, your turn” format, Debbie and Beth respond to three powerful questions. They share reader stories that stopped them in their tracks. They reflect on the practices that matter most. They also... | 36m 29s | ||||||
| 2/15/26 |  Two Books, Two Teachers with Beth Duhon (Part 1) | 173 | Today on the Crescendo Music Education Podcast, Debbie welcomes music educator, author, and wellbeing advocate Beth Duhon for Part 1 of a special two-episode series. Beth brings more than 20 years of experience teaching early childhood, elementary, and secondary music, along with private instruction. She is the creator of Self Care for the Music Educator, the host of the Happier Music Teacher Podcast, and the author of Happier Music Teacher. Listeners may also recognise Beth from episodes 83 ... | 35m 12s | ||||||
| 2/8/26 |  The Musical Fitness Movement: Advocating for Music in Every Child’s Day with Ann Kay| 172 | Welcome back to the Crescendo Music Education Podcast. Today, we’re continuing our conversation with Ann Kay in Part 2 of this important discussion on early childhood music education. In Part 1, Ann shared the research, results, and philosophy behind daily singing and musical fitness for young learners. In this episode, we shift the focus to advocacy, collaboration, and what it really takes to create lasting change. Ann and Debbie explore how music educators, classroom teachers, therapists, a... | 43m 17s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 |  A Song a Day: How Daily Singing Shapes Young Brains with Ann Kay | 171 | Today on the Crescendo Music Education Podcast, Debbie is joined by the inspiring Ann Kay for a rich conversation about early childhood music education, brain development, and the power of daily singing. Ann is the author of A Song a Day and Brain Prep for Pre-Readers, and her work focuses on one powerful idea: small, consistent music-making habits can create extraordinary outcomes for young children. Drawing on research and real-world results, Ann shares how daily singing supports musical de... | 35m 52s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 |  Singing Without Fear: Creativity, Coaching, and Community with Emma Dean (Part 2) | 170 | Welcome back to the Crescendo Music Education Podcast. Today, we’re continuing our conversation with the incredible Emma Dean in Part 2 of our Crescendo Chat. In our first episode, Emma shared her journey as a musician, composer, choir leader, and creativity coach — and explored how music, community, and personal expression shape the work she does. In this episode, we go even deeper. Part 2 dives into creative confidence, advocacy, and the role music educators play in creating spaces where ev... | 26m 11s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 |  Singing Without Fear: Creativity, Coaching, and Community with Emma Dean (Part 1) | 169 | Today on the Crescendo Music Education Podcast, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome Emma Dean. Emma is an award-winning Australian musician, composer, choir leader, and creativity coach whose work lives at the powerful intersection of music, community, and personal expression. Known for her genre-defying songwriting and compelling storytelling, Emma’s career spans performance, recording, theatre, and large-scale community singing — always with heart and purpose at the centre. She is the fou... | 34m 25s | ||||||
| 12/7/25 |  Aileen and Debbie Explore “The Stalagmite Effect” | 168 | Welcome back to the show! Today, Aileen sits down with Debbie O’Shea for a powerful and inspiring conversation about her brand-new book, The Stalagmite Effect. Debbie shares the story behind the metaphor, the experiences that shaped the book, and how slow, steady growth can transform both teachers and students. If you already know Debbie from her “Manipulatives in the Music Room” podcast, you’re going to love this deeper look into her thinking and the reflections that led her to write The Sta... | 59m 23s | ||||||
| 11/30/25 |  How Music is Learned in Traditional Cultures with Daria (Part 2) | 167 | In this episode, we’re diving into Part 2 of my conversation with the wonderful Daria — world music performer, educator, and cultural bridge-builder who has been sharing songs and traditions from around the globe for over four decades. If you tuned into Part 1, you’ll remember we explored how music is learned in traditional cultures — how it’s woven into everyday life, passed down through families, stories, and community rituals. Today, we’re taking that conversation even further. We’ll talk ... | 28m 32s | ||||||
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