Music Education Podcasts

I love teaching music to kids! I am a certified Orff Schulwerk teacher and plan to share lessons about singing, playing instruments, recorder technique, creative movement, improvisation, guided listening, and other techniques that will help you teach music better! Find more information and ideas on my blog: www.MakeMomentsMatter.org

After Hours: Conversations for Music Educators is a music education podcast from Amro Music Stores, Inc. Our After Hours podcast host, Nick Averwater, facilitates engaging conversations each week with band directors, private music teachers, general music educators, orchestra directors, and other music industry professionals just like you. Each podcast guest shares practical advice on things […]

Led by Crystal Pridmore and Jonathan Seligman, conversations between elementary music teachers who explore the joys and struggles of teaching music in public schools.

The podcast about all things business for music teachers and studio owners. Learn how to brand, market, and grow your music studio. Hear stories of creative music teachers who are taking on other cool entrepreneurial projects. Get answers to your self-employment questions from experts. Hosted by entrepreneur, business coach, and piano teacher, Andrea Miller.

Join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving mental health and wellbeing for children and young people. We believe in the power of singing […]

A suburban music teacher talks about his journey in music, education, and life in general.

Dubbed “the Beth and Kelly Show” by colleagues, we’re teaching soulmates who love to talk shop and laugh along the way. We don’t have all the answers, but we do have a ton of experience and are willing to ask questions and make mistakes. Subversive in approach, we explore solutions and highlight allies as we […]

We are Kodály inspired elementary music teachers who love to share songs, activities, lessons, and ideas for the music room. Show notes at https://musicteachercoffeetalkpodcast.blogspot.com/

Sharing inspiring interviews with music educators from around the world, the FULL VOICE Podcast shares pedagogy, business strategies, and best practices for your voice studio.

In-depth, investigative conversations about how music is learned. Occasional guests from experts of music pedagogy.

Supporting, connecting and inspiring music educators.

The Keys to Music Learning podcast discusses common goals and challenges in the piano studio, and offers research-based ideas and solutions to guide every one of your students to reach their full musical potential with audiation.

Welcome to On the Back Hash! Our names are Cedrick, Chris, William, and Zach and we would love for you to join us as we watch, discuss, and reflect on all things involving the marching arts! Including Drum Corps International (DCI), High School Marching Band, Winter Guard International (WGI) and more!

Anne Mileski from anacrusic.com engages in meaningful conversations about music and music education. Following the mantra “purposeful, sequential, joyful” each episode highlights different topics elementary music teachers face each and every day in their school classrooms. The Anacrusic Podcast is a chance to put your arm around another music teacher buddy and start discovering your […]

Listen in each month or two to get ideas, inspiration and practical advice from people involved in music education, community music, music therapy and more. Learn how you can break down barriers to music, through communications, advocacy and inclusive practice. These conversations are hosted by Anita Holford at Music Education Works and Writing Services. www.writing-services.co.uk […]

This is a music education podcast that discusses Edwin E. Gordon’s Music Learning Theory (MLT) and its applications to music teaching and learning. Topics include audiation, music aptitude, sequential music learning, and how MLT can help unlock the inner musician that lives inside of all of us!

Music teachers John, Amanda, and Sameena discuss topics relating to music and music education. We wish to provide insight for veteran music teachers, discuss ideas for curious music teachers, and a glimmer of hope for new music teachers. Check out Amanda’s Teachers Pay Teachers Store “Music Teacher Mana” https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Music-Teacher-Mana Check out John’s Teachers Pay Teachers […]

Whether you use the Orff or Kodály approach, teach elementary music or middle school general music, this is your practical guide for how to teach music with Jessica Grant.

Join Meaghan “OCV” O’Connor-Vince, as she explores the power and importance of current trends and topics in music education. Listen to guest conversations about the industry, alumni interviews and article narrations empowering the next generation of prevailing music educators.

Practical and proven tips, ideas and advice for private music teachers. Listen in to improve your instrumental or vocal music studio business and find that oh-so-elusive feeling of balance in your life. Welcome to The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast! This is the show for you if you’re an instrumental or vocal music teacher that wants […]

This podcast, hosted by the team at Ernie Williamson Music (formerly Springfield Music and Fazio’s Music), will share ideas, tips, methods, trials, tribulations, successes, and more from Missouri Instrumental Music Educators!

Carmen Morin is an award winning concert pianist, teacher and entrepreneur. Her orchestral debut at the age of 10 sparked several guest solo performances with orchestras throughout Canada, including a performance tour for the Canadian Embassy. Following her faculty position at her city’s University Conservatory, she launched her commercial music school in 2013. Under her […]

Conversations about music pedagogy, music theory, ear training, and music technology with members of the uTheory staff and thought leaders from the world of music education.

Faith 2 Form (F2F) is a music foundation dedicated to enabling all youth to pursue continuous and rigorous training in music to their highest level of interest and ability, while striving for the best academic achievements possible. F2F is designed to provide disadvantaged students in high schools, middle, and elementary schools with the opportunity to […]

Welcome to our music education podcast – The Fault In Our Pedagogies! A podcast with honest discussions about the successes and failures of different approaches to music education. With your hosts: Sarah Jenkins & Seth Weesner. As a married music educator team, we are starting this summer podcast project with the hopes of sharing our […]

Conversations about elementary general music

Musicplay Minutes is a series of podcasts with ideas for teachers and educators, and share ideas from our community!

Learn about World Music, Instrument Families, Genres of Music and much more as Mr.Henry and Mr. Fite embark on the adventure of learning and teaching music. Kids can send in funny jokes, which we will read on the show! Put your ears to the test with or Super Duper Music Listening Challenges!

If you’re a voice teacher or choir director who sometimes sees your students struggling with mindset or mental health, this podcast is for you! Take in this treasure trove of resources, education, and how to easily apply them so that you can better help, support, and advocate for your students.

Join our hosts, John Schaeffer and Emma Donnahoe, as they explore different topics related to music education with their friends, colleagues, and mentors.

Four music teachers discuss current issues in music education; offer resources, tips, and tricks; and catalogue their growth and missteps made as young teachers. Originally started with all in their first five years of teaching, see how they have grown now in their eighth season. We DeFinItElY kNoW wHaT wE’rE dOiNg.

The First Six Notes Podcast with Classroom Composers is for band teachers and string teachers looking for great information from experienced teachers. Every other week, we’ll dive into everything about teaching band and string music students. We’re covering everything from pedagogy to fundraising and interviewing successful music teachers, composers, admin, professional private studio teachers, and […]

Three contemporary voice teachers, Savy Chadwick, Tess Rose and Kate Elmendorf come together to discuss all things CCM voice. These three are not your mother’s voice teachers, discussing topics that challenge the status quo of voice education, and the systems that built it.

Welcome to the “We Tell Each Other Stories” podcast! In conjunction with Nickerson High School Choirs’ “Stories” concert March 6th, this podcast seeks the stories we all have to share. Enjoy this interview format with several students leading up to our concert. Hosted by Mr. Burke, Director of Choirs.

A music educational podcast designed to help teachers, students and people interested in learning a few more things about music theory, processes and the way music is structured. It comes with PDF or video support via my website Klerrisa Custom Music.

The first podcast discussing the work of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze as practiced in the 21st Century. Hosts Anthony Molinaro and Lauren Hodgson explore topics related to Dalcroze Eurhythmics and music education.

Out of the Box was an interview series that was started during the pandemic as a way to support and share inspiring music educator stories. As time went by we realised the importance of not only sharing those stories but also discuss the change in trends and things that impact music education here in India. […]

Music IS social. Music IS emotional. Musical Social Emotional Learning (MSEL) capitalizes on the power of music education to help our students build the competencies of self (self-awareness & self-management), others (social-awareness and relationship management), and decisions (responsible decision-making). Music for All and Dr. Scott N. Edgar are here to help make this important work […]

The Music Makes Us podcast is for music educators, those currently teaching music education in Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, and those wanting to see what really matters in the minds of music education professionals. You will hear some of the best practitioners and thinkers in music education. You’ll encounter discussions about the “real life” of […]

Weekly podcast episodes accompany your Suzuki music journey, whether you are a parent, a teacher, or a Suzuki music student. Subscribe to the podcast to hear and learn more about being an effective parent or teacher using the Suzuki Method.

Welcome to Signed, Sealed, Delivered, a podcast all about music education advocacy! This season we will learn about why music education needs advocates, how advocates from different specialties make their arguments, and finally, we will hear from a group of musicians and music lovers about musical joy.

Teach Musically is the private music teacher’s resource for business and pedagogy solutions! Gain the tools you need to take control of your career and build the musical life you want!

Every one of us has significance and that significance is our “sound.” Join GRAMMY Music Educator, Encourager and “Educa-tainer,” Mickey Smith Jr. each Sunday evening as he interviews educators and more from a perspective that everyone can learn from and love. Each episode contains powerful information and inspiration to help you keep on going and […]

Two young music educators talk about their current experiences in their new classrooms. Join them in diving head first into the deep depths that is music education.

All about teaching band, chorus and music during this crazy time.

Former vocal percussionist, America’s Got Talent contestant and current music teacher Justin Glodich talks with educators and musicians heavily versed in contemporary a cappella, as well as other important topics in education. Episodes discuss lessons, ideas and stories to provide a useful resource to all educators. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acaedpodcast/support

The Music Ed Mentor Podcast, hosted by Elisa Jones, is a podcast about the challenges — and solutions — that music teachers encounter in their every day lives. Episodes feature a variety of guest educators who offer tips to fellow teachers. The Music Ed Mentor Podcast is sponsored by SmartMusic.

Award winning Minnesota music educator Eric Songer explores the world of middle school and music education with topics ranging from cliques to modern band.

Kyle and Loretta Van Dzura, a music teacher duo, share their weekly stories from the classroom, relating them to all careers. They are also joined by guests who share stories from their workplaces, making it their mission to have a podcast that everyone can relate to. Episodes available weekly!

Thank you to all students who participated in this podcast!

This podcast will feature episodes created by middle school band students on a variety of topics. Enjoy!

Welcome to Reset, Last Time! This podcast features Instrumental Music Directors David Green and Alec Rodriguez from Independence HS in Bakersfield, CA. We missed interacting with our students due to distance learning situation caused by COVID-19, so we created a podcast in order to share some thoughts, stories, and experiences with our students.

Go Forth! is a completely student run talk show discussing a wide variety of topics based around music education. We hope you take a listen, but until next time, Go forth! And change the world.

As Urban educators, we’re always trying to find strategies and solutions for our ever-changing programs. 19-year educator, Dr. Jack A. Eaddy, Jr., developed a band program that was highly decorated and recognized in spite of the many challenges his students experienced. Dr. Eaddy’s passion is to help build Urban programs, and he has presented nationally […]

Tiffany, a music teacher and graduate student, talks her way through life, teaching, adulting, and creativity. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanymakesmusic/support

This outstanding podcast series for vocal and instrumental studio music teachers contains practical and up-to-date teaching guidance. Dr. Merlin B. Thompson is a musician, scholar, and educator. During his 40-year piano teaching career, he has worked with students, parents, and teachers in Canada, USA, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, UK, and Spain.

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation hosted by Mary Luehrsen that celebrates music learning through conversations with artists, teachers and students, music business professionals, and thought leaders who are passionate about music education.

A look into thinking critically about Music Education and education reform. With conversation about making a classroom anti-racist and with a social justice mindset

The marching arts through the eyes of high school students in the performing arts. Hosts – Haydn, Thomas, Sam

A podcast featuring insight from music educators and school leaders discussing their philosophies on the administrative leadership of a comprehensive music program.