Music Education & Technology Podcast Paul Shimmons and Chris Russell

Music educators Chris Russell and Paul Shimmons catch up after another year away from the podcast, discussing the challenges of the past year and what education looks like in times of the pandemic, as well as the tools they are using at this time to teach their students. For the brain break videos, look up … Continue reading "Episode 016: Another Year?"

Happy New Year and New Decade!  Paul and Chris visit at the Michigan Music Conference, at the end of the day and as a college reception begins at the event.  It has been a YEAR since the last podcast (to the day!) was published.  We’re still here…it’s just been busy.  This is a live recording, … Continue reading "Well, it has been a year…"

In this episode of the Music Education and Technology Podcast, Chris Russell and Paul Shimmons catch up on some of the happenings since they last issued a podcast episode in June. Thanks for listening to the podcast, and feel free to reach out to us at metpodcast@gmail.com The Music Education & Technology Podcast can be … Continue reading "Paul and Chris Visit in the New Year"

In this lengthy episode of the Music Education and Technology Podcast, Chris and Paul catch up about what has been going on in their classrooms since November, including discussions about Notion’s N-Tempo, Luddites, instruction with video, and more. In the second half of the podcast, Chris and Paul visit with Don Crafton, creator and owner … Continue reading "A Visit with Don Crafton from Sight Reading Factory"

In this episode, Chris and Paul visit with Dan Scott, an Orchestra teacher in Jenison, Michigan.  Dan works at (and has been a key cotributor) to a very large and successful orchestra program (and music program) in Southern Michigan.  Dan uses technology in his teaching, and has ben active in MASTA and has a masters … Continue reading "A Visit with Dan Scott, Orchestra Teacher in Jenison, Michigan"

In this episode, Paul and Chris interview Mark Shelton, author of “Give Me a Tablet,” which is available through Heritage Music Press at your local dealer.  The interview was recorded in October and is being posted late on November 4, 2017. As a side note, the podcast is no longer hosted by SoundCloud, but instead … Continue reading "Interview with Mark Shelton, author of “Give Me a Tablet”"