Alan and Steve talk with audiologist Alyssa Ottmar about music teaching’s effect on hearing and how to combat risks. Links & References: Alyssa Ottmar A native of Coralville, Iowa, Alyssa studied piano and viola at the Preucil School of Music in Iowa City and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2016 with a … Read more

Alan and Steve with lessons learned when it comes to letting go of past “best practices.” Examples are drawn from DCI, the Episcopal Church, Irish Sean-nós artistry, and, believe it or not, K-12 music classrooms.

Alan and Steve talk with educator, drummer, and band leader Sammy Miller about the value of groove, expression, ownership and improvisation for all music students. Links & References: Sammy Miller Juilliard trained-Grammy® nominated drummer Sammy Miller has been hailed as “the perfect player scholar” (The Wall Street Journal).  From Lincoln Center to The White House, … Read more

Alan and Steve talk with Rebecca Phillips and Ingrid Larragoity-Martin about inclusivity, culture, and psychological safety. Links & References: Ingrid Larragoity-Martin Dr. Ingrid Larragoity-Martin is the Executive Director of El Sistema Colorado and serves as conductor of the Conservatory Orchestra of Denver Young Artist Orchestra. She brings with her over 22 years of high school … Read more