Musicast

Musicast Podcast
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Musicast

The official podcast of F-flat Books. This community-run podcast centers on engaging conversations in music, music education, and life. Listen and be inspired as a musician, educator, and human. www.fflat-books.com. Current host: Jen Divasto

  1. APR 9

    5.14: The Power of Digital Music Making with Gillian Desmarais

    On this week's episode, Jen had the opportunity to connect with Gillian Desmarias to talk about the impact of digital music making and songwriting for non-traditional music students. Gillian shares insights into her experiences as an educator and some of the tools and curriculum she leverages to provide an extraordinary opportunity to her students. You can learn more about Gillian here: https://www.soundteched.com/

    1h 16m

  2. MAR 19

    5.13: Onward and Upward: The Branching Path of a Music Educator with Dr. Marissa Guarriello

    This week, Jen sits down with Dr. Marissa Guarriello to talk about the impact that mentorship and challenging horizons have had on her work. Through her journey, Dr. Guarriello has experienced music education in many facets: first as a student, then as a music educator, and on into graduate work and teaching at the collegiate level. Listen to learn more about Marissa (the first host and founder of this very podcast!) and head to the link below to learn about her new book, "Onward and Upward": https://fflat-books.com/product/onward-and-upward-paperbook/

    39 min

  3. MAR 5

    5.12: Keeping it Current: Teaching "Modern" Music with Kevin Longwill

    On this week's episode, Jen had the opportunity to sit down with Kevin Longwill, one of Yamaha's '40 under 40' to discuss teaching 'Modern Music' and the impact of broadening music education horizons to appeal to non-traditional music students. You can learn more about Kevin and his upcoming Modern Music invitational at Abington Senior High School here: https://www.m3asd.com/invitational

    41 min

  4. FEB 5

    5.11: New Perspectives Part II

    In Part II of "New Perspectives," Jenn sits down with Dr. Kathleen Melago and Dr. Jonathan Helmick, plus four college students working in field immersion experiences. Hear how hands-on learning opportunities can help shape experiences for pre-service music educators. You can learn more about Kathy's book here: https://fflat-books.com/product/field-experience-immersion-in-music-a-planning-guide/

    35 min
  5. 5.10: New Perspectives: The Impact of Field Immersion Student Teaching on Student Educators

    JAN 30

    5.10: New Perspectives: The Impact of Field Immersion Student Teaching on Student Educators

    This week, Jenn had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Kathleen Melago to discuss her new book, "Field Immersion in Music: A Planning Guide." Together they discuss the unique experience an immersive program offers these student educators as well as the communities they partner with! You can learn more about Kathleen's new book here: https://fflat-books.com/product/field-experience-immersion-in-music-a-planning-guide/

    38 min
  6. 5.9: Engineering Excellence: A Sit Down with the Chief Recording Engineer for 'The President's Own' United States Marine Corp Band

    JAN 15

    5.9: Engineering Excellence: A Sit Down with the Chief Recording Engineer for 'The President's Own' United States Marine Corp Band

    On this week's episode, Jenn sits down with the Chief Sound Engineer for 'The President's Own' United States Marine Corp Band, Gunnery Sergeant Mike Ducassoux, to discuss how his journey in Music Education led him down the path to sound engineering. We delve into the path he took and what it takes to work in such a high profile and ever changing environment with an elite group of musicians. Links mentioned in this episode: John Williams & "The President's Own" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7no0L9zTk5-Mvyc5fBA8M1FLVg9ZABZ What Dreams May Come https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n8mneRqiDUJLI3waI6pV8T3icN9lzbXPE

    38 min
  7. 5.8: Off the Podium: Navigating Equity in Music Education with Erin Zaffini

    12/04/2024

    5.8: Off the Podium: Navigating Equity in Music Education with Erin Zaffini

    In episode two of our 'Off the Podium' series, Jenn sits down with Erin Zaffini, Director of Teacher Education at Longy School of Music, to discuss the development of the next generation of music educators and the challenge of navigating equity in music education.

    37 min
  8. 5.7: Off the Podium: The Realities of Being a Music Teacher with Jessica Tosti

    11/21/2024

    5.7: Off the Podium: The Realities of Being a Music Teacher with Jessica Tosti

    Tune into this week's candid conversation between your host Jenn Divasto and her long-term friend and peer Jess Tosti for a heartfelt and honest look at their music educator journey. From their background as students and the formative influences that set them on their paths to discussing the gap between what music college told them to expect and the realities of being a first year teacher in the classroom.

    42 min
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    The official podcast of F-flat Books. This community-run podcast centers on engaging conversations in music, music education, and life. Listen and be inspired as a musician, educator, and human. www.fflat-books.com. Current host: Jen Divasto

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    • Creator
      Musicast Podcast
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2025
    • Episodes
      107
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © Musicast Podcast
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      Musicast

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