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To recap season 8, Lisa talks with Lili Levinowitz, Ph.D., Director of Research at Music Together Worldwide and a Professor Emeritus of Music Education (Rowan University) and Susan Darrow, Music Together Worldwide CEO. Lili, an early childhood music researcher, educator, and teacher educator, coauthored the Music Together® curriculum. She spent years training teachers globally, and still regularly presents at national conferences and webinars. Susan Darrow started teaching Music Together in the early 1990s and became CEO of Music Together Worldwide in 2015. She continues to lead the organization with vision, creativity, and a deep commitment to connection. Lily and Susan reflect with Lisa on the many guests and stories shared in Season 8, discuss culturally responsive curriculum, and share insights into engagement through musicking and their experiences with teaching and parenting musically.

Episode 58 Show Notes

Music Together Website

Research studies on Music Together classes

Music Together Blog

Instagram: @musictogetherworldwide

YouTube: @musictogether

Facebook: @musictogether

Article by music teacher Carey Crows describing the process of re-evaluating songs with a troubled past - contains many additional links to resources and articles on this topic

In this week’s episode, guest host Erin Meissner interviews fellow doctoral student, Natalia Moreno Buitrago. Erin talks with Natalia about the focus of her doctoral work, Desde el Principio, a class Natalia co-founded with her advisor, Dr. Eugenia Costa-Giomi, at Ohio State University. Desde el Principio is a community-based music program for infants and caregivers that integrates Latin American repertoire and bilingual approaches. Through this work, Natalia studies how everyday musical experiences, such as singing, movement, and shared listening, can strengthen family relationships, support emotional development, and foster cultural connection.

Description of Natalia’s music program, Desde el Principio

Overview of offerings at The Ohio State University’s Community Music School

Article, “Global Arts + Humanities grant to support Latinx families engagement in music learning” about Natalia and Dr. Costa-Giomi’s work

Natalia’s Advisor, Dr. Eugenia Costa-Giomi 

The Center for Latin American Studies at The Ohio State University 

In this week’s episode, Lisa interviews Florence K, award-winning musician, author, and mental health advocate. Florence talks with Lisa about her experience growing up in a musical household and the bond of touring musicians. She also addresses the challenges of being a professional musician. In her current work as a PhD candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Quebec in Montréal, she explores the complex link between mood, creativity, and well-being in the performing arts. Joining in the conversation is Dr. Aimée Gaudette-Leblanc. Aimée is a professor and researcher whose work focuses on early childhood development, parent-child relationships, and the role of arts and culture in family well-being. Aimée shares insight into the family ensemble, sensitive and responsive parenting, and the joy of observing your children musicking.

Florence K’s artist page

Florence K shares “My Story” in The Catalyst, publication of The Mental Health Commission of Canada. 

Florence K’s co-authored article, “Exploring the well-being of professional female musicians: a self-determination theory perspective” in Frontiers in Psychology

Aimée’s co-authored article, “The implications of participating in a Music Early Learning Program for parental sensitivity and socioemotional functioning in children aged 2–5 years: A randomized control trial” in Psychology of Music

Aimée’s faculty homepage

Sesame Street song “Put Down the Duckie” discussed in episode

Joining Lisa in episode 55 is Dr. Helena Rodrigues, Artistic Director of Companhia de Musica Teatral (CMT), an organization championing musical experience and the arts for social and human development. Dr. Rodrigues founded the Laboratory of Music and Communication in Childhood and is a professor in the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences at the University of Lisbon. She talks with Lisa about CMT, community engagement, and the influences of Gordon’s Music Learning Theory and Trevarthen’s Communicative Musicality on her work in Portugal.

Joining in the conversation are Vivian and Tiago Madalozzo. Vivian Madalozzo is a PhD candidate in Childhood Studies at the University of Minho and Dr. Tiago Madalozzo is Assistant Invited Professor at the Department of Arts, School of Education, at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança and at the Department of Education, at the Douro Higher Institute of Educational Sciences. Both are researchers and educators focusing on early childhood music and teacher training. The Madalozzos discuss their experience engaging their community through early childhood music education in Brazil. They also reflect on Helena’s work with CMT and share personal insights about parenting musically in Portugal.

Episode 55 shownotes:

Companhia de Musica Teatral (CMT) webpage

Companhia de Música Teatral - BebéBabá video (Youtube)

Companhia de Música Teatral Bebé-Plim-Plim video (Youtube)

Helena’s co-authored article, “Music for mothers and babies living in a prison: A report on a special production of ‘BebéBabá’”

Further articles and books about Helena’s work and the work of CMT

Tiago’s article, Childhood cultures and early childhood music education: A driving axis for creActive music listening

Vivian’s co-authored article, Intersections between music education and the sociology of childhood in Brazil: Searching for children’s agency and musical protagonism

Joining Lisa in episode 54 is Josiah Birai, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Cheza Music School, a Nairobi-based in-home music school dedicated to helping children and families experience music in a joyful, structured, and confidence-building way. Josiah speaks about the way he and his colleagues support their students’ musicking and performing. Kenyatta University Senior Lecturer Dr. Elizabeth A. Andang’o responds with insights on music education in Kenya, emphasizing the importance of considering how music supports children’s identity and self-knowledge. Elizabeth also shares her research working with grandmothers in Kenya, highlighting the grandmothers’ deliberate use of music to cultivate relationships with their grandchildren as well as to pass along religious values.

Episode 54 shownotes:

Cheza Music School, Nairobi Web Page

Josiah Birai’s faculty page

Cheza Music School Facebook

Cheza Music School Instagram

Elizabeth A. Andang’o’s faculty page

Elizabeth A. Andang’o’s article, “The role of music in shaping children’s self-knowledge and identity: Perspectives from an African setting” 

In Episode 53, Lisa interviews pianist, cross media artist, and music educator, Dr. Fang Ting Huang. Fang Ting creates immersive new-media installations and interactive musical experiences that integrate technology, arts, and music. Fang Ting reflects on her musical childhood in Taiwan, her studies in Europe, and her career as a cross media artist and musical collaborator. Responding to Fang-Ting’s interview is Dr. Melody Liao, a professor of early childhood education, practitioner of Dalcroze Eurythmics, and advocate for early childhood music education. Melody shares insight from her exploratory music-making as a child in rural Taiwan and her current research on the use of loose parts in early childhood music spaces.

Episode 53 Shownotes:

Fang Ting Huang’s YouTube channel 

Fang Ting’s new video performance, Coco’s Piano Diary Ep. 1

Fang Ting Huang’s new media performance of "On My Way”

Fang Ting Huang’s performance of Debussy’s “L’isle Joyeuse” on location by the sea

Behind-the-scenes video of filming “L’isle Joyeuse” on location

Melody Liao’s webpage with more information on her research

Penn State Research-to-Practice Tip Page on Loose Parts & Early Childhood Play

Research videos from Melody’s research on loose parts: (1) Loose parts in in-between spaces, (2) loose parts musical play on a playground fence

Melody Liao’s research on loose parts in early childhood education, “The Possibilities of the In-Between Space: A Case Study on Creating a Music Environment in a Preschool Setting”

In our first episode of season 8, Lisa interviews Margaret Fagan. Margaret Fagan is a folk musician and former early childhood Montessori music teacher. Margaret and her husband, folk guitarist Bob Fagan, are the founding members of Australia’s pre-eminent folk music family, “The Fagans.” Margaret reflects on her own musical childhood and describes ways children in Australia are included in community musicmaking. Drawing from her experience as an early childhood teacher, music educator and children’s author, Dr. Amanda Niland responds to Margaret’s interview with insight from her long career in early childhood education.  Amanda joined the Early Childhood team at the University of Sydney in 2016 where she currently serves as Senior Lecturer and Program Director of the Master of Teaching Early Childhood.

Episode 52 Shownotes

Margaret & Bob Fagan “Landmarks on the Journey” album

Margaret & Bob Fagan join son James Fagan, host, on “Sheffield Live TGIF” radio show (2024)

Youtube Recording, Margaret & Bob Fagan at 2022 National Folk Festival in Canberra, Australia

Youtube Recording, The Fagans, “The World Turned Upside Down”

Amanda Niland’s research article on children’s literature: “Picture Books, Imagination and Play: Pathways to Positive Reading Identities for Young Children”

Amanda Niland’s research article on children’s musical play: “Singing and playing together: A community music group in an early intervention setting”

Amanda Niland children’s books

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.

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)

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

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”

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)

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

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

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

Announcing Season Seven of Parenting Musically! Parenting Musically is supported by Case Western Reserve University. Season seven is co-hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops and Dr. George Blake, faculty members at Case Western Reserve University.

Join Lisa for a conversation with Patricia Shehan Campbell, Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, as they explore the many ways children engage with music; formally and informally, locally and globally. Lisa and Patricia’s multifaceted relationship illustrates how mentorship can happen across time, space, and roles through writing, dialogue, shared events, and reciprocal inspiration. In this episode, Pat reflects on decades of research, teaching, and cross-cultural partnerships, offering insights into how music shapes human experience from childhood on. Highlights include stories behind her influential book Songs in Their Heads, ideas for encouraging children's spontaneous musicality, and the importance of listening to children’s voices, literally and metaphorically, in music education and parenting.

Patricia’s book, Songs in Their Heads

Lisa’s book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically

This week, Lisa welcomes Dr. Michael Largey, Professor of Musicology at Michigan State University's College of Music. Michael is an ethnomusicologist and folklorist who specializes in the music and culture of Haiti, particularly Haitian classical and religious music. Michael shares stories from his career studying Haitian music and culture, discusses the importance of intergenerational musical experiences, and reflects on how ethnography can build deeper connections between teachers, students, and communities. Together, Lisa and Michael also dive into how parents can help their children find mentors and musical communities, offering practical ideas for fostering meaningful relationships and experiences. 

Michael’s book, Vodou Nation: Haitian Art Music and Cultural Nationalism

Lisa’s book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically 

In this insightful episode, Lisa sits down with Sarah Alleman, parenting musically aficionado and mother of five, to reflect on what parenting musically has looked like for her family over the years. Sarah has participated in multiple research studies with Lisa, including their co-authored study “Mama’s Turn: A Mother’s Musical Journey.” This study documents Sarah’s musical experiences and how her own musical study influenced her young children. Join Lisa and Sarah for an inspiring conversation about the joy of having a front-row seat to a child’s musical development.

Lisa, Sarah, and Christa Kuebel’s article, Mama’s Turn: A Mother’s Musical Journey

Lisa’s book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically

Join Lisa as she reconnects with two of her former cooperating teachers, Jackie Sonderfan Schoon—now in her 34th year of teaching elementary music at Meadow Brook Elementary in Forest Hills Public Schools—and Dr. James Borst, whose remarkable career spans forty years in education. Together, they discuss the role and impact of mentoring student teachers. The trio also reflects on the life, influence, and legacy of Dale Topp, sharing memories, lessons, and the profound impact he had on their teaching and their students.

Tune in for heartfelt stories, wisdom from decades of experience, and a celebration of the enduring power of mentorship in music education.

Lisa’s book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically

Listen to Lisa’s conversation with Cynthia (Cindy) Crump Taggart, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Music Education at Michigan State University. Lisa studied with Cindy at MSU for master’s and PhD degrees, with Cindy chairing Lisa’s thesis and dissertation committees. In today’s podcast, Cindy and Lisa discuss the multifaceted role of a doctoral advisor, consider the importance of play in learning for children as well as adults, hear the results of Cindy’s research with children with language delays in music classes, and reflect on the generations of students and children Cindy has taught as well as continues to influence through her work.

Video presentation, “Empowering Young Children Musically” - your own at-home music workshop with Cindy! (filmed in 2021)

Cindy’s collaborative research study on early childhood music and children with language delays, co-authored with Jenny Alvarez and Kathy Schubert

Cindy’s co-authored curriculum for early childhood music, Music Play: The Early Childhood Music Curriculum Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers

Lisa’s book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically 

In this episode, Lisa welcomes back music therapist Deforia Lane, PhD, MT-BC, and retired Director of Music Therapy at University Hospitals in Cleveland. Deforia reflects on her impactful career and shares insights into her ongoing work with nonprofit organizations and educational initiatives. Together, they explore the profound role of music in personal growth, family dynamics, and therapeutic settings. From the importance of early exposure to music to the power of crafting personalized songs for healing, Deforia’s stories are a testament to the transformative power of music. Join Lisa and Deforia for an inspiring conversation about nurturing connections and finding joy through music.

Deforia Lane’s Ted Talk “Music Therapy & Medicine: A Dynamic Partnership”

 Lisa’s book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically

Announcing Season Six 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.

In this final recap episode of Season 5, Lisa is joined by Karen Heitlinger, the Chair of Early Childhood at The Music Settlement, Sydney Miller, The Music Settlement’s Director of Marketing, and Jessica Gallagher-Steuver, a Music Education PhD Candidate at Case Western Reserve University. Karen, Sydney, and Jessica discuss their favorite moments of the season, how this season’s guests inspired them to think about family and music in new ways, musical accessibility, implications for music education, and how The Music Settlement can foster connections and lifelong musical learning. 

Karen & Sydney’s bios from The Music Settlement  

Jessica’s website

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically

Joining Lisa this week is Katherine “Kiki” Kilburn, conductor and Assistant Professor of Music and Assistant Director of Orchestras at Michigan State University School of Music. Kiki discusses her early life exposure to the professional and academic world of music, how she provides her children with that kind of musical exposure at home, and how other parents can do the same. Lisa also welcomes Julie Ballantyne, Associate Professor in Music Education in the School of Music at the University of Queensland, Australia. Julie gives her thoughts on Kiki’s experiences and how they relate to her studies of identity in a person’s career, and especially how it relates to teacher identity development.

Katherine’s conducting website

Julie’s recent research paper, “Spiralling Engagement Experiences of Creativity (SEEC): A process of research-led arts creation for facilitating experiences of flourishing in participants’ lives” in Psychology of Music

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically 

In Episode 36, Lisa is joined by Pamela Maben, music specialist and preschool teacher at The Music Settlement. Pam shares her connection to The Music Settlement beginning at a young age and continuing through her adult life, ways in which she incorporates music into her teaching, and how parents can introduce their children to a variety of music in a way that prepares them to love it as they grow up. Music therapist Deforia Lane, PhD, MT-BC, also joins to discuss how she uses music to connect to her patients, the importance of musical role models, and how parents can overcome challenges that arise from behavioral or sensory issues when exposing their children to a variety of live music.

American Music Therapy Association

Deforia’s book, Music as Medicine

Deforia’s TedX Talk, Music Therapy & Medicine: A Dynamic Partnership

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically 

Joining Lisa this week is Obed “Obie” Shelton, violinist, broadcast media professional, Board Member at The Music Settlement, and Executive Director of the Association of African American Cultural Gardens. Obie shares memories from his childhood and the impact of growing up in a musical household on his life as an adult. Dr. George Nicholson, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music and Music Education at Columbia University’s Teachers College, reflects on Obie’s musical versatility and connects Obie’s work to multi-style string pedagogy.

Obed Shelton’s YouTube channel, with violin recordings

George Nicholson’s article on multi-style string pedagogy

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically 

Lisa is joined by Maura Rogers, singer/songwriter and programming director at Cleveland Rocks, Past, Present, and Future. In addition to her connection to The Music Settlement, Maura tells us about the impact that music had on her life growing up, how she passes on that joy to her children, and the close connection she has with her band family. Maura also discusses the work of Cleveland Rocks, Past, Present, and Future to foster a supportive environment for local music makers and the many ways that Cleveland residents can support music in their own community. Dr. Cathy Benedict, Lecturer for Curriculum and Teaching at the Teachers College, Columbia University, connects Maura’s work to her research in music education philosophy, and poses philosophical questions for preservice music teachers: Music is everywhere - what does that mean? What constitutes music? What does it mean that it's everywhere? Who gets to or does not get to play it everywhere? Who is rewarded for playing it? Cathy also emphasizes the importance of manifesting joy through music-making. 

Maura Rogers’s website: www.maurarogers.com

Maura Rogers’s Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/@maurarogersandthebellows

Spotify Link to Stream Maura Rogers & the Bellows

Maura Rogers & the Bellows’s latest single from Live EP: Anything at all, LIVE

Dr. Cathy Benedict’s book, Music and Social Justice: A Guide for Elementary Educators 

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically 

In Episode 33, Lisa is joined by award winning singer/songwriter Brent Kirby. Brent discusses his connection to The Music Settlement, his 10x3 songwriter showcase weekly series at the Bop Stop, and his passion for mentoring and helping local musicians find work. He also reflects on growing up in a musical household and how he gives the same gift to his own children. Dr. Julie Derges, Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Houston, connects Brent’s work and experiences to her research on the continuum between formal and informal music learning spaces and what music teacher educators can take away from Brent’s model incorporating music into family and daily life.

Brent Kirby www.brentkirby.com

Youtube links

Brent Kirby's "With this Time"

Brent Kirby performing "Water Do The Work"

Brent Kirby & His Luck Live performing "The Way Things Should Be"

Brent Kirby performing "Our Town"

Julie Derges’s research article “Healing bruises: Identity tensions in a beginning teacher’s use of formal and informal music learning” (Research Studies in Music Education)

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically 

Lisa is joined by four members of The Music Settlement to discuss the role of families within community music school settings, as well as broader ideas of family musicking in communities. Guests are Jeff Brown, Chair of the Center for Music; Andrea Wead, Chair of the Center for Music Therapy; Sydney Miller, Director of Marketing; and Karen Heitlinger, Chair of the Center for Early Childhood at The Music Settlement.

Thanks to Episode 32 recording engineer: Darren M. Thompson, Assistant Director, BOP STOP at The Music Settlement. 

Thanks to our editing audio engineer: Davey Berris, Lead Digital Video Specialist, Media Vision, University Technology, Case Western Reserve University.

The Music Settlement

BOP STOP at The Music Settlement

10th Anniversary Celebrations for BOP STOP

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically

Announcing Season Five of Parenting Musically! We’re excited to collaborate with The Music Settlement, a community music school located in Cleveland, Ohio. I’ll be featuring interviews with musicians who are linked to The Music Settlement either as alumni of The Music Settlement programs or as parents of children in the programs. Listen to the trailer to find out what is ahead for this season.

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.

Join us for a Bonus Episode with singer, songwriter and harpist Hattie Webb! In this conversation, Hattie and Lisa dialogue about playing the harp, their own musical expression as adults, how to foster musical creativity with children, and the importance of being responsive to our children from their earliest days as infants up through young adulthood. We also celebrate Hattie’s brand new album, Wild Medicine.

Episode 31 Shownotes

Hattie Webb’s Music

Videos for Hattie’s singles “Golden” and “Shakespeare’s Shore”

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically

Katherine Palmer, Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and Erin Hopkins, recent graduate of Case Western Reserve University’s music education doctoral program, join Lisa to recap Season 4. They reflect on favorite moments, emergent themes, and how to continue to learn from current recording artists and music industry professionals.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 5-part docuseries, Words & Music: Journey of a Song on YouTube

Katherine Palmer’s email: K.palmer@countrymusichalloffame.org

Erin Hopkins’s website, Neurodivergent Music Education 

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available now!

Lisa and co-host Julia are joined by five music educators who provided support through the process of writing A Family Guide to Parenting Musically, released today from Oxford University Press! Guests are Dr. Carol Scott-Kassner, retired music education professor; Stacey Kolthammer, early childhood music educator at Lake Shore Montessori Schools in Highland Park, IL; Dr. Elizabeth Tracy, music education professor at Heidelberg University; Kelsey Giotta, band director for Plain Local Schools, OH; and Dr. Erin Hopkins, music education professor at Augustana College. Guests share their favorite aspects of A Family Guide to Parenting Musically.

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available now!

Liz Rose, a Grammy award-winning songwriter, music publisher, and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, discusses her approach to collaboration with young performing artists and how it relates to her parenting and grandparenting. Radio Cremata, Associate Professor and Chair of Music Education at Ithaca College, responds with connections to his research on facilitation strategies in popular music education.

lizrosemusic.com

thelizrose.com

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7pcKyVIatvXoHdZRr4Q3vT?si=FGXyl9L2SK2enFouMjVKzw

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available for pre-order

Mike Molinar, President and co-founder of Big Machine Music (BMM), and Amanda Molinar, owner of Grow Pediatric Nutrition, share how they engage in music with their sons. Mike discusses how his work connecting songwriters with artists relates to parenthood. Scott Wynne, Professor of Music at Appalachian State University, talks about their Music Industry Studies program and provides information about how young people can prepare for a career in behind-the-scenes aspects of the music industry.

https://music.appstate.edu/

https://rfgstudio.appstate.edu/

https://aes2.org/about/

https://meiea.org/about

https://m.facebook.com/aesCarolina

https://www.aes.org/education/directory/

https://www.soundtrap.com

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available for pre-order

Music educator, musician, and scholar-activist Brandi Waller-Pace connects the ideas that Rissi Palmer shared in Episode 26a to her own philosophy and work as the founder of the nonprofit organization Decolonizing the Music Room and organizer of the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival.

Brandi’s music and scholarship

Decolonizing the Music Room

Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available for pre-order

Musician and advocate Rissi Palmer discusses how she supports country artists of color through her Color Me Country radio show and artist grant fund and how she balances her work as a performer, speaker, and mother. Rissi shares her advice for how to diversify children’s music listening in an intentional way.

Rissi’s music

Color me Country Radio with Rissi Palmer

Color Me Country Artist Grant Fund

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available for pre-order

John Kratus, independent scholar and Professor Emeritus of Music Education at Michigan State University, connects his philosophy of music education and experiences of teaching songwriting to the perspectives and stories that Trent Wagler and Eric Brubaker of The Steel Wheels shared in Episode 25a.

Dr. John Kratus’s article Music Education at the Tipping Point

Dr. John Kratus’s chapter Songwriting Class as a Place for Healing

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available for pre-order

Trent Wagler and Eric Brubaker of the folk-rock band The Steel Wheels share about their band’s collaborative songwriting processes, the ways they engage musically and artistically with their daughters, and their work with the Red Wing Academy and Red Wing Roots Music Festival.

The Steel Wheels 

Music video for Hero

Red Wing Roots Music Festival

Red Wing Academy & Red Wing Academy Non-Profit

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available for pre-order

Performing artist and songwriter Tenille Townes discusses her career, the importance of balancing encouragement and autonomy for teen musicians, and her approach to collaboration and mentorship in songwriting. Lisa makes connections between her research and Tenille’s experiences of family musicking. See Tenille Townes on the Tour: tenilletownes.com/#tour Listen to Tenille's new song "Thing That Brought Me Here (Truck Song)" : https://tt.lnk.to/TTBMH Listen to Tenille’s song “As You Are” : https://tt.lnk.to/AYA Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available for pre-order

Country music artist Alex Hall shares his musical journey, including the roles that supportive adults played in his early career and how becoming a father has impacted his songwriting. Tami Draves, Professor of Music Education at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, connects her research on mentoring and observations of songwriting as an expression of musical identity to Alex’s experience.

Alex Hall’s music

Listen to Alex’s “Dad Now”  
Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available for pre-order

Katherine Palmer, Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, joins us for a conversation on what country music is, the importance of listening to diverse musics, and how to model expansive music listening for children. She shares how she facilitates musical interactions both at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Taylor Swift Education Center and in her prior work with the Fred Rogers Institute.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Katherine Palmer’s Website

Katherine Palmer’s White Paper- Expanding the Neighborhood: Diversifying Music Making and Listening Inspired by Fred Rogers

Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available for pre-order

Announcing Season Four of Parenting Musically! We’re excited to collaborate with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum this season! Season Four features conversations with country musicians paired with responses from music education researchers, exploring topics from musical meaning to the role of music in family interactions. Listen to the trailer to find out what is ahead for this season.

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.

In the final episode of Season 3, we are joined by Madison Wise, PK-8 music teacher at a Boston public charter school. Madison describes the joys and benefits of elementary general music education along with the importance of approaching children’s music learning with curiosity.

Link to Inclusive Cabaret class: https://www.allnewton.org/inclusivecabaret

Link to Joy of Music class: https://www.allnewton.org/toddlers-and-youth

Parenting Musically Episode 3.5, Music for Now, Music for Later

Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops’s book, Parenting Musically

Christopher Clark, Director of Choral Activities at Case Western Reserve University, discusses how parent involvement helped him build a thriving choral music program in a small town school district. He shares successful advocacy strategies along with ways to cultivate children’s love of singing.

Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops’s book, Parenting Musically 

In this episode we hear from music educator Elizabeth Tracy, Director of the Community Music School at Heidelberg University and adjunct instructor at Heidelberg University and Terra State Community College. Elizabeth shares strategies that parents can use to support their children in their musical theater and private lesson participation. We also explore the importance of giving children space for musical creativity on their own terms.

Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops’s book, Parenting Musically 

Alberto “Al” Rodriguez, Case Western Reserve University alum and orchestra director, piano instructor, and music technology teacher at Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria, Virginia talks about turning challenges into strengths in his music program. Al shares how families can support children in their music making, and how school music making can grow a child’s sense of community.

Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops’s book, Parenting Musically 

Episode 17 is a conversation with music educator Erin Hopkins, elementary general music educator and current PhD candidate at Case Western Reserve University. Erin shares her thoughts on engaging with and advocating for children with autism and ADHD in family and school musicking based on her lived experience, teaching experience, and research.

Erin Hopkins’s website, Neurodivergent Music Education 

Neurodiversity Week Resources for Parents and Teachers

Gigi's Playhouse

Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops’s book, Parenting Musically

In this episode we hear from music educator Kristopher Morron, director of the Contemporary Youth Orchestra (CYO). CYO is a premiere youth orchestra in residence at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland that draws young musicians from throughout Northeast Ohio. Kris shares his approach to teaching middle and high school aged musicians and his advice for how families can support their children in music ensemble participation.

Contemporary Youth Orchestra

Cleveland Junior Honors Band

Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops’s book, Parenting Musically