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The Visceral Voice PodcastAffirming Voice Training for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Singers: with Dr. Felix Graham and Dr. Christopher CayariJoin us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Christopher Cayari and Dr. Fellix Graham as we dive deep into the world of voice training for transgender and gender non-conforming singers. In this episode, we'll tackle crucial topics and common misconceptions in the field, including:Vocal Health: How should vocal health be managed during periods of significant vocal change for transgender students?Repertoire Recommendations: Discover favorite sources for gender-affirming repertoire suitable for those in early or mid-vocal transition.Effective Exercises: Beyond SOVT exercises, which specific exercises are recommended for voices undergoing changes due...
2024-08-121h 04
How do you like it so far?Platforms and Participatory Music Creation, with Alexandria Arrieta and Christopher CayariWe’re joined by Alexandria Arrieta, doctoral candidate at USC Annenberg and Christopher Cayari, associate professor of music education at Purdue University, about how music creators are using platforms like YouTube and TikTok to not just share performances but actually create content and hone their craft. By providing a distribution outlet for amateur artists, these platforms have spawned not just viral sensations, but also new fandoms, new genres, and new paths to composition, technical mastery, and community. Where use of commercial music on these platforms was initially a concern for the industry, it has now become a metric used by...
2023-02-281h 11
Music2GetherBack 2 School | Racial Trauma & Music Education, Pt. 1In Part 1 of this two part episode, Beth and Chris talk to three Black music educators about racial trauma in music education and how we got here.
Panelists: Dr. Kevin Daniel Johnson, Arielle Lewis, Brian Wright
2021-07-231h 15
Music2GetherBack 2 School | AAPI History & Music EducationFor Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Beth and Chris talk to three Asian-American music educators about misconceptions and stereotypes, the pressure and culture to be the “model minority,” and the diversity and under-representation of AAPI voices in music education.
Panelists: Amy Branahl, Anjelica Lat, Jordan Yi
2021-05-271h 13
Music2GetherScholarship in Conversation | Rekha RajanIn this episode, Chris and Gareth sit down with Rekha Rajan to discuss musical theatre, race, and representation in musical theare. Rekha is a music educator, author, actor, and singer. She is the editor of General Music Today, and holds a doctorate in music education from Columbia University.
2021-05-2256 minMusic2GetherScholarship in Conversation | James Dekle on Working Through Racial Trauma in Musical ExperiencesIn this episode, Chris and Gareth talk with James Dekle, the artist in residence at the Purdue Black Cultural Center. We at Music2gether want to honor our Black colleagues throughout the year (not just during February as Black History Month), so we discussed his work as a Black person in predominantly White spaces, racialized trauma, and the healing power that comes from musical experiences.
James grew up in Statesboro, Georgia. He attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, FL, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. and now the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He spent...
2021-04-231h 08
Music2GetherBack 2 School | Women's History Month, Gender Bias, & RepresentationIn this episode, Beth and a panel of K-12 music educators unpack gender bias and representation in music education.
2021-03-271h 09Music2GetherScholarship in Conversation | Lucy Green on Sociology, Gender, and Informal Music LearningLucy Green is Emerita Professor of Music Education at the UCL Institute of Education, London UK. She is internationally known for her work in music education, particularly in relation to popular music, informal learning, new pedagogies, gender, ideology, musical meaning and more generally, the sociology of music. In this episode, Chris and Gareth speak with Lucy Green about sociology, musicianship, gender, and informal music learning. They also learn about Lucy Green's current work around self-accompanied music performance.
2021-03-121h 14
Music2GetherIntersectionality in K-12 Music Programs | Back2SchoolIn this episode, Beth and the panel discuss intersectionality in music education. They unpack how the representation of Black people, Black voices, and Black contributions should be year-round and woven through every aspect of the classroom, how classrooms make space and time for learning about unfamiliar topics, and the importance of connecting music education to communities and people outside the classroom. Learn more at https://www.doingmusictogether.com/
2021-02-251h 16Music2GetherIntersectional Black Feminism with Jasmine Hines | Scholarship in ConversationChris and Gareth talk with Jasmine Hines about her black feminism, intersectionality, and the importance of making sure that we “pay attention to black girls,” a topic she expanded upon in her recent article in the Journal of Popular Music Education. It’s a great reminder that music teachers can have a profound impact on students’ lives and how the music of Black women music can inspire us to make music, build communities, and do music together!
2021-02-181h 15
Music2GetherGatekeeping in the K-12 Music Classroom | Back2SchoolBeth and Chris talk to a panel of music educators at different stages in their teaching careers about gatekeeping--what it is, how it impacts classroom practices, and what we can do about it. Panelists: Katie Bush, Marcus Moone, and Leah Thakur. Find out more at https://www.doingmusictogether.com/
2021-02-111h 01Music2GetherGatekeeping in Academic Music Education | Scholarship in ConversationChris and Gareth talk about gatekeeping in music education and discuss the ways they have been kept at gates, opened gates, and made their own gates to walkthrough with others. Stay tuned for a rousing conversation that challenges the barriers that have been put up in music education institutions, and unpacks how you as an educator or student might navigate these gates. Find out more at https://www.doingmusictogether.com/
2021-02-0453 min
Music2GetherBuilding an Online Music Community | Back2SchoolBeth and Chris discuss the creation of the Doing Music Together Community, the Music2gether podcast, and the Back 2 School series. Get schooled about Music Education as they work to put scholarship into action in the K-12 classroom. Find out more at https://doingmusictogether.com
2021-01-2835 minMusic2GetherWelcome to the Music2Gether Podcast!Chris and Gareth discuss the mission and vision for the Music2Gether podcast, and explain why a music educator would want to make a podcast in the first place! Beth from the Back2School companion podcast joins to talk connections to K-12 music education, helping to kick off everyone's journey in the Doing Music Together community. Find out more at https://www.doingmusictogether.com/.
2021-01-2126 min