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Latest Episodes

Chelsea Sardoni and Ashley Cuthbertson: Questions About Culturally Responsive Teaching in Music | S03E02
April 29, 2023

When Chelsea Sardoni, an elementary generalist reached out to Missy with a series of questions relating to Culturally Responsive Teaching, Missy knew right away who to look to for insight. Listen in t

Music and Connection: Donovan Taylor Hall | S03E01
December 07, 2022

Youth Advocate Donovan Taylor Hall and Missy collide like a supernova in this Season 3 opener. What was supposed to be a conversation about Donovans work helping kids develop a true growth mindset

The Great Return – Thoughts on the 2021-22 School Year Pt. 2 | S02E14
August 17, 2022

Listen in to Part 2 of the discussion between Guest Host Jasmine Fripp and Kelsey Burkett and Dr. Chantae Pittman. In this episode they discuss what it was like helping singers with the realities of

The Great Return – Thoughts on the 2021-22 School Year Pt. 1 | S02E13
August 04, 2022

Fellow music educators, its been one HECK OF A YEAR! Weve dealt with the ebbs and flows of COVID, reestablishing excellence in our music programs, rebuilding culture in our classrooms, helping stu

Dr. Krissy Doyle-Thomas: Everyday Neuroscience for Music Teachers | S02E12
June 14, 2022

Canadian neuroscientist Dr. Krissy Doyle-Thomas talks with Missy about music and the brain, and touch on the importance of neuroplasticity in learning. They also discuss the tremendous stress under

Karen Howard: So Now What? Going Beyond Performative Allyship | S02E11
May 26, 2022

Tune in to hear Dr. Karen Howard, the very first guest on Music Ed Amplified, talk about what has happened in Music Ed since their first interview in 2020 when it comes to decentering whiteness. We

Alice Hammel: Connecting with Autistic Students in the Music Room | S02E10
May 06, 2022

Does the thought of working with Autistic students make you uneasy, or do you feel lost knowing how best to serve this population in your school? Join Missy as she speaks with Dr. Alice Hammel about

Whachu Think, Sis? Three Black Women’s Perspectives on the Current State of Music Education: Part 2 | S02E09
April 07, 2022

Part 2 of the conversation with Maria A. Ellis (Girl Conductor), Jasmine Fripp (The Passionate Black Educator), and Karla Bell (The Graceful Educator) as they talk honestly about what is going on in m

Whachu Think, Sis? Three Black Women’s Perspectives on the Current State of Music Education: Part 1 | S02E08
March 24, 2022

Listen in on a conversation with 3 powerhouse music educators: Jasmine Fripp (The Passionate Black Educator), Maria A. Ellis (Girlconductor), and Karla Bell (The Graceful Educator) as they talk hone

Elise Hackl-Blumstein: Accessibility in the Music Room | S02E07
February 11, 2022

Have you struggled when it comes to making sure that all learners in your classroom have equal access to your instruction? This conversation between Missy and Elise is a great starting point for you-