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

Episode 15 is a conversation with music legend Rosanne Cash on motherhood, joy, guilt, and connection. Rosanne shares stories from her motherhood, from early days through now, and how she uses music to connect with her children and grandchildren. Rosanne Cash Website - includes music, books, tours Rumble Strip Records site - more details on Rosanne’s music and tours Link to Parenting Musically Episode 11, Chelsea Crowell, Rodney Crowell, and Laura Cirelli Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops’s book, Parenting Musically

Announcing Season Three of Parenting Musically! We’re excited to share a conversation with music legend Rosanne Cash and a series of interviews with music educators from around the country, all of whom have a connection to Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. 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.

Kathryn Clusman, Manager of Community and Family Programs at the Rock Hall, and Erin Hopkins, Rock Hall intern and CWRU doctoral student, join Lisa to recap Season 2. They discuss the season themes of music as sonic experience, the central role of family in our episodes this season, and the examples of staying true to artistic voice. Kathryn shares an important epiphany and Erin responds with connections to music education. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Free online education resource for teachers and families through Rock Hall EDU Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops’s book, Parenting Musically