Music for All Podcast Network

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, learn about the Habits series and how it can help you and your students!

Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.

Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.

This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about the Habits series and GIA’s other music education offerings here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Plus, check out HabitsUniversal.com, the online companion for the Habits series.

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.S., KY.

Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season. Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.

This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Trailer Company. Learn more about their band trailer solutions at ⁠clubhousetrailers.com⁠.

You can follow Sharon at @therealbandmom on all platforms.

Tune in each Wednesday throughout the BOA season for new episodes of Break Ranks!

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.

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/pd2lk1f-21Y?feature=share

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 music business and the people business.”

Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.

Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.

This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about the Habits series and GIA’s other music education offerings here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, plus check out HabitsUniversal.com, the online companion for the Habits series.

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 and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season. Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.

This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Trailer Company. Learn more about their band trailer solutions at clubhousetrailers.com.

Tune in each Wednesday throughout the BOA season for new episodes of Break Ranks!

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 their own ensembles.

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/4nV2zMMLNHo?feature=share

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 profession.

Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.

Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.

This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s music education offerings, including Julia and Scott’s personal favorites, here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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.

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/cmegDDyrNVc?feature=share

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 the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.

Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.

This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s music education offerings, including Julia and Scott’s personal favorites, here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠giamusic.com/hotm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

Jim’s music is self-published at Stephenson Music, Inc. You can view his catalog here: composerjim.com/music

New York Times article referenced in the episode: nytimes.com/2004/01/30/movies/reverberations-move-over-middle-c-the-speculative-case-for-the-cosmic-b-flat.html

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.

Watch this episode with video: https://youtube.com/live/13sSTyBBX7Y?feature=share