Music for All Podcast Network

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music features Christine Lapka, Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Central Florida, and Dave Schreier, Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Central Florida. They speak with Julia and Scott about Exceptional Knights, an inclusive, sensory-friendly concert experience presented by the UCF Concert Band and music education stude...

This week’s episode of Break Ranks features Dan’s interview with Tyler Hadley, Vice President of Operations, and Connor Martin, Customer Experience Manager at Clubhouse Trailer Company. From its humble beginnings with a single trailer for Edmond Memorial H.S. to the hundreds of trailers they have built since then, learn about Clubhouse Trailers and how they became the country’s premier marching ba...

In this episode, David speaks with Jonathan Schnicke, Director of Kent City M.S./H.S. Band, MI and Director of LSM West. Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth...

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music features Tony Mazzocchi, President & CEO of Kaufman Music Center in NYC and Executive Director of Kinhaven in Vermont. Tony chats with Julia and Scott about the community impact of music, music education in an age of AI, and achieving and maintaining access to music education for all K-12 students.  Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia...

This week’s episode of Break Ranks features Jefferson H.S., GA, a school that has a long-running Scotland Exchange Program that, this year, happened to intersect with Bands of America. Hear Dan talk with Jefferson director Nick Golding and students Lily Chambers and Lily Knight about their experiences in Scotland this past summer, while Chuck speaks with their Scottish counterparts– Hermitage Acad...

In this episode, David speaks with Mandi Broderick, Director of Bands at Boulder Creek H.S., AZ. Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensemb...

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music features Amanda Karhuse, Assistant Executive Director for Advocacy and Public Policy at the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Amanda, Julia, and Scott talk all things music education advocacy and policy–from the federal government all the way down to the school and district level. Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Bauman...

This week’s episode of Break Ranks features Spencer Adkins, Chief Meteorologist at WOWK-TV and contract meteorologist for Bands of America events, and Kevin Kloesel, PhD, Event Safety Meteorologist. The two meteorologists discuss with Dan the importance of heat safety in marching band. Learn what a Wet Bulb Globe Temperature measure is, how acclimatization affects the ability to tolerate heat, and...

In this episode, David speaks with Wayne Lu, Instrumental Music Director from IA. Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles. Watch this...

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music is the second of a two-part series with Scott Rush, team lead for the Habits series published by GIA Publications. In this week’s episode, his conversation with Julia and Scott focuses on the Habits series. From its origins with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to its expansion into a comprehensive method book series and companion website of habitsuniversal.com , l...

This week’s episode of Break Ranks features Sharon Boyd, also known as “The Band Mom” on social media. Sharon and Dan chat about how she gained a following on social media, her family’s own marching band experiences, and some of her most memorable moments as a band mom and fan. Plus, hear Chuck Henson’s interview with Anthony Darnall, Director of Bands at the newly-consolidated Christian County H....

In this episode, David speaks with Philip J. Eyrich, Director of Bands at Lemon Bay H.S., FL. Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles...

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music is the first of a two-part series featuring Scott Rush, team lead for the Habits series published by GIA Publications. He talks with Julia and Scott about his background in music education and years in the classroom. Hear about mentorship, why the process matters more than the performance, and Scott’s core belief that music educators are in both “the mus...

Break Ranks is back for the 2026 season! Our inaugural episode of the 2026 season of Break Ranks features Dan Potter’s interview with Jennifer Witt, Director, Institutional Marketing, and Cristian Good, Sales Engineer, both members of the Sweetwater team. Plus, hear the “voice of BOA” Chuck Henson chat with Richard L. Saucedo about Bands of America’s amplification philosophy. Break Ranks, hosted a...

In this episode, David speaks with Evan Burton & Carolyn Hankins, Co-Directors of Bands at Page M.S., TN. Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within the...

This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music features Jared L. Cassedy, who, among other roles, serves as the Performing Arts Department Head for the Masconomet Regional School District and the President of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association. They chat about student-centered teaching, meeting students and communities where they are, and advocacy and leadership in the music education prof...

In this episode, David speaks with Rachel Allen, Band Director & Content Creator from WV. Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles...

The Heart of Teaching Music is back for the academic year! This episode features James M. Stephenson, Chicago-based composer and conductor. They discuss collaboration between conductors and composers, the power of vulnerability and mentorship, and curating the best culture in a music ensemble or classroom. Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore...

In this episode, David speaks with Matthew Bimstein, Band Director at Bearden M.S., TN. Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles. Watc...

The Heart of Teaching Music is back for the academic year! This episode features Dr. Shelley Jagow, Director of Bands at Wright State University. Listen as they talk about teaching expressive musicianship, the uniquely human qualities of music, and preparing the next generation of music educators. Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the hear...

In this episode, David speaks with Kelly Weber, Assistant Director of Bands at Ankeny H.S., IA. Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembl...

The Heart of Teaching Music is back for the academic year! This episode features Franklin Willis, Director of Visual and Performing Arts for Metro Nashville Public Schools. They talk about how Franklin’s own K-12 education has informed his career as an educator, demonstrating why the arts matter, and culturally relevant and inclusive music education.  Without people, there is no music. Join hosts...

In this episode, David speaks with Julia Baumanis, Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Bands at Rutgers University; and Scott Edgar, Associate Professor of Music, Chair of the Department of Music, and Director of Bands at Lake Forest College! Together, Julia and Scott host The Heart of Teaching Music here on the Music for All Podcast Network. Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods...

In this episode, we celebrate 100 episodes of Culture Before Content with David Duarte and Lincoln Rowe, Band Director at Christian County M.S., KY! Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivatio...

In this episode, David speaks with Eric Songer, Music Educator in Chaska, MN! Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles. Watch this epi...