In this episode, you’ll learn all about commercial music including a definition, where to find the music, why to program the music, and so much more! Meet composer, arranger, educator and presenter, Garrett Breeze. Together, we talk about the need for commercial music education and how educators with classical backgrounds can incorporate it into their classroom in a way that supports what they're already doing. We also explore the “scariness” of copyrights and ultimately what Mr. Breeze calls the "Canon vs the Career.” 

Learn more about Mr. Breeze and his resources: garrettbreeze.com; Teaching Arranging in the Choral Classroom (FREE course) https://garrettbreeze.com/teaching-arranging-in-the-choral-classroom/; 

Selling Sheet Music Podcast: https://anchor.fm/garrett-breeze. 

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ArMlb5D1FDQ. 

Order your copy of Dr. Burch’s book, “The Business of Choir”: https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/the-business-of-choir-book-g10713. 

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**Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell

**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff