Parenting Musically

Parenting Musically
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Parenting Musically explores ways to make music an important and meaningful part of our families’ lives. This podcast features interviews with well-known musicians and their parents paired with interviews with music education researchers. Join us to discuss stories and research related to the musical lives of families. Parenting Musically is grateful for season collaborators, guests, and respondents. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University and is supported by Case Western Reserve University.

  1. TRAILER

    Parenting Musically Season 8 Trailer

    Announcing Season 8 of Parenting Musically! Parenting Musically is supported by Case Western Reserve University. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University.

    1 min

  2. 11/19/2025

    Episode 51: Joan Ellison & George Blake

    In our final episode of season 7, Lisa interviews Joan Ellison, songstress and revivalist of the Great American Songbook. Joan is known internationally for her restoration and revival of Judy Garland’s repertoire from her golden Hollywood years, live concerts, studio recordings, and television shows. Joan shares how she became a part of the “Judy Garland Family” and reflects on the importance of musical places in her own musical journey, from Judy Garland’s childhood home to Severance Hall. Co-host George Blake picks up the themes of musical place in Joan’s conversation within the fabric of the concepts of “home” and “away” in “There's No Place Like Home” and “Over the Rainbow” in The Wizard of Oz.Thank you to our audio engineer Davey Berris, Lead Digital Video Specialist at MediaVision at CWRU for his work as audio engineer on this podcast. We’re grateful to CWRU PhD student Lauren Hodgson for her work behind the scenes with editing transcripts. Thanks to CWRU Music Dept. chair Nate Kruse for his departmental support. Gratitude to CWRU for supporting this season of Parenting Musically. Joan’s Website Joan’s Facebook and Instagram Joan’s Touring Schedule Joan Ellison sings “Over the Rainbow” Joan Ellison Sings "Chicago" in the National Concert Hall in Dublin James Rhodes Parenting Musically podcast episode (discussed in Episode 51)

    30 min

  3. 11/05/2025

    Episode 50: Theresa J. May + James May & George Blake

    Joining Lisa this week is daughter-father duo Theresa J. May and James May. Theresa is a professional trumpeter, educator, and advocate from Shaker Heights, Ohio. James May is a native Clevelander and was the founder, music director and bandleader of Gabriel’s Horns®, a 21-piece inter-generational community jazz-praise big band from 2002 -2023. Theresa and James discuss the importance of joy in musicking, Theresa’s work with Afrofuturism, and reflect on mentoring young musicians. Season 8 co-host George Blake expands on themes of autonomy, fun, and blossoming brought up in the interview.Mid-episode music credit: “Afrofuturism: Black Lives Will Exist in the Future,” performed by Theresa J. May and Megan Denman, composed by Shanyse Strickland. Additional performance credits listed at link. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1luwWjOISvQ Theresa’s website Theresa’s Facebook and Instagram Youtube video of Theresa’s Afrofuturism project Accompanying context on Afrofuturism project Gabriel's Horns performs at Trinity Cathedral (Cleveland, 2021) Cleveland.com article about Gabriel's Horns and the Salvation Army Gabriel’s Horns Facebook page

    34 min

  4. 10/22/2025

    Episode 49: Jason Patrick Meyers & George Blake

    In Episode 49, Lisa interviews Jason Patrick Meyers, Cleveland-based singer-songwriter, music liaison to Cleveland’s Brite Winter Festival and radio host of NEORocks on WJCU 88.7 FM. Jason shares stories of key musical places in his artistry, from stage to hospital to festival to radio. We also explore ways to be engaged in music that go beyond the expected. Season 7 co-host George Blake extends the reflections with context on musical places such as the Grog Shop and the Beachland Ballroom. Together we discuss the power of music-evoked autobiographical memories. Jason’s Website YouTube video of Jason’s song NICU (And I See You) Brite Winter Festival - February 21, 2026 Roots of American Music - Cleveland Jakubowski & Ghosh (2021) article “Music-Evoked Autobiographical Memories in Everyday Life”

    27 min

  5. 10/08/2025

    Episode 48: Talise Campbell & George Blake

    Joining Lisa this week is Talise Campbell, Associate Professor of Music at Oberlin College & Conservatory and Executive Founding Artistic Director and Choreographer of Djapo Cultural Arts Institute. Djapo Cultural Arts Institute is a professional performing arts company specializing in the preservation and understanding of African diasporic works through performances, school assemblies, residencies, and workshops. In today’s episode, Talise reflects on the theme of musical place through her artistic work as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and leader. Season 7 co-host George Blake provides context on musical influences and places Talise describes. He also connects Talises’s insights about the importance of broadening children’s and family’s musical exposure to the ideas of musical hopes and dreams in parenting musically. Mid-episode music credit: “Sandia: Of the Blood” performance, created by Talise Campbell and Weedie Braimah, performed by Djapo Cultural Arts Institute Company. Recorded by Ideastream Public Media. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzU5xEstS60 Episode 48 Shownotes Djapo Cultural Arts Institute website Youtube, “How dances are created at Cleveland’s Djapo Cultural Arts Institute to honor West Africa” Youtube, Talise Campbell - "Talent is nothing without character" Karamu House Archives housed @ CWRU The Cultural Arts Center @ Disciples Christian Church (Cleveland Heights)

    28 min

  6. 09/24/2025

    Episode 47: Beata Begeniova-Fedoriouk + Alexander Fedoriouk & George Blake

    In Episode 47, Lisa is joined by Beata Begeniova-Fedoriouk and Alexander Fedoriouk. They are two members of the ensemble Harmonia, which is a Cleveland-based ensemble presenting Eastern European folk music through concerts, festivals, workshops, media appearances, and recordings. Beata is the vocalist of the group and Alexander specializes in the cimbalom. In their interview, Beata and Alexander speak about the people and places central to their artistic journeys as well as reflecting on the role of musical place in their performances today. Season 7 co-host George Blake discusses the power of musical connection and provides further context on some of the instruments featured in the ensemble Harmonia.. Harmonia’s website Youtube video featuring Alexander Fedoriouk on cimbalom Youtube video featuring Beata Fedoriouk’s vocals Harmonia recordings Harmonia Facebook page

    31 min

  7. 09/10/2025

    Episode 46: Mari Sato & George Blake

    In Episode 46, Lisa interviews Mari Sato, a Cleveland-based violinist who has enjoyed a rich and varied career as a solo, orchestra and chamber musician. Mari shares her reflections on the role of musical place in her career as well as thoughts on how being a professional musician influenced her parenting. In the second half of the episode, Season 7 co-host George Blake sets the stage for our exploration of musical place this season. He also provides further context on composer John Luther Adams and his work with musical place. YouTube video of performance of John Luther Adams’s work “The Wind in High Places”- No Exit New Music Ensemble String Quartet with special guest Mari Sato  YouTube video of performance of Margaret Brouwer’s work “All Lines Are Still Busy” for solo violin and narrator

    26 min

  8. 09/03/2025

    Episode 45: Garreson & Katurah Christenbury

    Join us for a Bonus Episode with singer/songwriter Garreson! Garreson shares reflections on the role of songwriting in his musical and personal journey, along with the profound impact of caring adults on a child’s creative development. We also celebrate Garreson’s brand new album, Monte. Katurah Christenury, senior lecturer of music therapy in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University, responds by connecting Garreson’s perspectives on songwriting to her clinical work and research on the role of songwriting in music therapy with children and adolescents.  Spotify link to stream Garreson’s music Garreson’s Youtube channel Garreson’s website Katurah Christenbury’s research American Music Therapy Association Songwriting apps and sites: Garage Band, Groove Pad, Chrome Music Lab, Groove Pizza, Spectrogram, etc

    32 min
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Parenting Musically explores ways to make music an important and meaningful part of our families’ lives. This podcast features interviews with well-known musicians and their parents paired with interviews with music education researchers. Join us to discuss stories and research related to the musical lives of families. Parenting Musically is grateful for season collaborators, guests, and respondents. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University and is supported by Case Western Reserve University.

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  • Creator
    Parenting Musically
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Parenting Musically
  • Show Website
    Parenting Musically