1.) Great Music Teaching – from Carnegie Hall Podcasts
Description:
There are countless ways to teach music, but what makes a music teacher “great”? Through a series of enlightening conversations with extraordinary educators, this six-part series offers invaluable answers and insights. Learn about the unique approaches and personal histories of masterful music teachers, discover what drives them to teach, and be inspired by stories of their life-changing successes.
Link: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Podcasts/Great-Music-Teaching
2.) Talking Up Music Education – from the NAMM Foundation
Description:
Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Host and Executive Director of The NAMM Foundation Mary Luehrsen chats with artist advocates, teachers, parents, students and business and community leaders who share stories about what they are doing to create music learning opportunities.
Link: https://www.nammfoundation.org/projects/talking-music-education-podcast
3.) The Music Education Advocate Podcast – by NAfME Resource Library
Description:
Music educators witness the needs of our students firsthand; yet often, we don’t feel fully equipped to advocate for our students effectively. Join music educator turned advocate, Jazzmone, and other music education advocates to hear their stories and reflections on how to make advocacy actionable for the music education advocate. We can’t promise that we have all the answers, but we can learn from each other and grow together.
Link: https://nafme.org/resource/the-music-education-advocate-podcast-the-mindset-of-an-advocate/
4. The Tuneful, Beatful, Artful Music Teacher
Description:
You will hear some of the best practitioners and thinkers in music education, including our FAME Endorsed Teacher Trainers and Dr. Feierabend himself. You will learn about First Steps in Music and Conversational Solfege, Dr. Feierabend’s two most popular classroom programs, as well as how these programs and Dr. Feierabend’s philosophy and resources are used in every arena of music education. You’ll encounter discussions about the “real life” of a music teacher, both the challenges and successes.
Link: https://www.feierabendmusic.org/the-tuneful-beatful-artful-music-teacher-podcast/
5.) Inspiring Voices – from the Sing Up Foundation
Description:
Inspiring Voices is a new music education podcast from the Sing Up Foundation where we consider the unique role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Join Joint Head of Foundation Baz Chapman and his guests – singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists – in inspiring conversations about their own work and experiences, sharing advice, support and inspiration.
A great listen for teachers, school leaders, teaching students, community workers, music leaders, singing leaders, choir leaders, charity and mental health workers.
Link: https://www.singupfoundation.org/inspiring-voices-podcast
6.) Teaching Notes – from the Music Teachers Association (UK)
Description:
Teaching Notes, the Music Teachers’ Association’s podcast, covers all aspects of Music Education, both in the UK and beyond. Interviews with Music Teachers sit alongside chats with industry professionals and education experts. Plenty of CPD, discussion, and reports from conferences and Expos. A must-listen for every Music Teacher!
Link: https://www.musicteachers.org/podcast/
7.)The Music Tech Teacher Podcast – from Katie Wardrobe
Description:
Practical, actionable music technology tips and lesson ideas for music teachers – all in a podcast The Music Tech Teacher podcast is a show especially for music teachers who’d like practical tips for using technology in music education. Hosted by Katie Argyle from Midnight Music, each episode features tips, and lesson plans, ideas and tutorials from the show’s host – an experienced music technology in education trainer, speaker and consultant. There are also regular interviews with real teachers who use technology in creative and productive ways.
Link: https://midnightmusic.com/music-tech-teacher-podcast/
8.) The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast – from Jessica Peresta
Description:
Are you an elementary music teacher? Maybe you’re worn out, overwhelmed, or feel like it gets harder each year. On this podcast, I’ll share helpful tips and strategies, work-home life balance tips, and mindset blocks, while helping give you the motivation you need to gain momentum in your teaching so you can continue being the music teacher rock star you already are.
Link: https://www.thedomesticmusician.com/podcast/
9.) Everything Band Podcast
Description:
Whether you’ve been a listener since the beginning or recently discovered our show, the Everything Band Podcast welcomes you aboard! Our website is devoted to sharing the hundreds of episodes from inspirational teachers, composers, and performers worldwide. You will also be able to see exciting news and updates with our show! Take a look around and many thanks!
Link: https://www.everythingbandpodcast.com/
10.) The Bandmasters Podcast
Description:
Band and music education professional development on-the-go! The Bandmasters Podcast highlights some of the top teachers in the world of music education. Listen to interviews, tips, and techniques from some of the top educators in the band field.
Link: https://www.thebandmasters.com/
Do you have any favorite podcasts that are missing from our list? Share them with us in the comments, or email us a link at [email protected] and we’ll try to feature them in a future post.
