Musician POV

By Erika Gates

Every musician has a story, but more importantly, a perspective.

Musician POV is a podcast where classical musicians, educators, and entrepreneurs share their path into their profe

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How many episodes does Musician POV have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Musician POV episodes:

September 07, 2023 Shane Colquhoun & Modern Band
Grab your free download "5 Popular Music Resources Music Educators Need To Know" here
Episode 10
In this episode we are interviewing Dr. Shane Colquhoun expanding our mind to all the possibilities and advantages in incorporating modern band and popular music into our music classrooms.
Bio:
Shane Colquhoun, Ph.D., is a Grammy-nominated music educator with a diverse musical background in music education and music production. Shane is the Assistant Professor of Music Technology and Contemporary Music Styles at Alabama State University. He has published in General Music Today, the Media Journal in Music Education, and is the author of The Producers of Pop: A Comprehensive Plan for Studying Popular Music Producers.Bio:
How to contact Shane:
Instagram
Facebook
Website
Email: [email protected]
Publications:
The Producers of Pop

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Join The Music Inclusion Center here
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WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!
My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast!
Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. Together we can create an inclusive environment on stage and in the classroom.
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast on Facebook Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician
SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop
Want to be interviewed? Contact me at [email protected]
If your goal is also wanting to bridge the gap and creating an inclusive space on stage and in the classroom then I invite you to join our Facebook Group: Music Inclusion Center. Where we discuss, share, and collaborate in order to change what music education is today to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive space. You can join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicinclusioncenter
If you identify as a Musician Of Color and want to connect with other MOC and collaborate on projects. Click below to join the Musicians Of Color Facebook Group.
www.facebook.com/groups/musiciansofcolor/
Music: Post Rap (Epidemic Sound)
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51min
June 03, 2023 Jammie Phillips: How To Be Culturally Relevant
Episode 9
Today's guest is the phenomenal Jammie Phillips, Band Director at McKee Middle School in Montgomery, AL. In this episode we discuss on the importance of being a culturally relevant music educator and how doing so will support your students and have them feel seen!
If you want to contact Jammie you may do so with the following links:
Website: https://www.jammienicolephillips.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moon.quartz39
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayriana/
Read Jammie's article "I have a problem with “The Culture”: The Problem with HBCU Band Culture"

Thank you so much for listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
JOIN our email list here.
DM Me on Facebook or Instagram
Join The Music Inclusion Center here
Shop our Merch here

WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!
My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast!
Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. Together we can create an inclusive environment on stage and in the classroom.
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast on Facebook Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician
SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop
Want to be interviewed? Contact me at [email protected]
If your goal is also wanting to bridge the gap and creating an inclusive space on stage and in the classroom then I invite you to join our Facebook Group: Music Inclusion Center. Where we discuss, share, and collaborate in order to change what music education is today to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive space. You can join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicinclusioncenter
If you identify as a Musician Of Color and want to connect with other MOC and collaborate on projects. Click below to join the Musicians Of Color Facebook Group.
www.facebook.com/groups/musiciansofcolor/
Music: Take Another Step (Epidemic Sound)
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59min
April 22, 2023 Julietta Curenton & Niiji Memories
Episode 8
Today's guest is the wonderful Julietta Curenton, who serves as the Assistant Flute Professor at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. We discuss her upbringing, experience at Julliard, and the beautiful piece Niiji Memories by composer James Lee III. This recording was done in the end 2022. You can catch the Niiji Memories performance below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9oe-_VHfso
If you want to contact Julietta you may do so with the following links:
Website: https://www.jcurenton.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:_jewels_music_
Thank you so much for listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!
My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast!
Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations!
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician
SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop
Want to be interviewed? Contact me at [email protected]
If your goal is also wanting to bridge the gap and creating an inclusive space on stage and in the classroom then I invite you to join our Facebook Group: Music Inclusion Center. Where we discuss, share, and collaborate in order to change what music education is today to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive space. You can join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicinclusioncenter
If you identify as a Musician Of Color and want to connect with other MOC and collaborate on projects. Click below to join the Musicians Of Color Facebook Group.
www.facebook.com/groups/musiciansofcolor/

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37min
March 30, 2023 Erika Gates: Building Community And Rapport With Your Students
Episode 7.
A continuation of the Music In Our Schools Month Series. Episode 7 is a discussion of how I have built a good rapport with my band students, thus establishing a safe and inclusive community in my band program.
Let me know what techniques you use in your classroom and if we have any similarities.Thank you so much for listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!
My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast!
Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations!
Additionally, I will have solo episodes discussing life as a band director and music educator.
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician
SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop
Want to be interviewed? Contact me at [email protected]
If you identify as a Musician Of Color, I welcome you to our Facebook Group! Here you will get to connect with other MOC and collaborate on projects. Click below to join the MOC Community.
www.facebook.com/groups/musiciansofcolor/

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32min
March 14, 2023 Erika Gates: Everything Leading Up To Concert Week
Episode 6 is a continuation of the Music In Our Schools Month (MOISM) series and this episode I am talking about prepping for concert week. From logistics, communication, personal care, and rehearsal techniques. Thank you so much for listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!
My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast!
Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations!
Additionally, I will have solo episodes discussing life as a band director and music educator.
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician
SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop
Want to be interviewed? Contact me at [email protected]
If you identify as a Musician Of Color, I welcome you to our Facebook Group! Here you will get to connect with other MOC and collaborate on projects. Click below to join the MOC Community.
www.facebook.com/groups/musiciansofcolor/
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24min
March 06, 2023 Erika Gates: It Was A Rainy Day
Episode 5! This is my first solo episode and I discuss how I decided to join Band, play the clarinet, and how my first honor band audition went. This was a very nostalgic episode for me so I hope you all enjoy!
WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!
My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast! Because more needs to be done, more stories need to be told, heard, and discovered. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing the beauty in diversifying the arts by hearing the stories of today's BIPOC musicians.
Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations!
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician
SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop
Want to be interviewed? Contact me at [email protected]
If you identify as a Musician Of Color, I welcome you to our Facebook Group! Here you will get to connect with other MOC and collaborate on projects. Click below to join the MOC Community.
www.facebook.com/groups/musiciansofcolor/
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23min
January 30, 2023 Alana Wiesing & Pauken Pairings Part 2
Episode 4
In this episode we continue the interview with Alana Wiesing and pieces composed by Josh Gottry "Pauken Pairings". We also discuss the importance of music diversity and give advice to BIPOC musicians.
If you would like to purchase "Pauken Pairings" you may do so at https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/gottry-pauken-pairings/timpani-books-cd
WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!
My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast! Because more needs to be done, more stories need to be told, heard, and discovered. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing the beauty in diversifying the arts by hearing the stories of today's BIPOC musicians.
Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations!
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician
SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop
Want to be interviewed? Contact me at [email protected]
Music: The Duck Parade (Epidemic Sound)
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32min
January 30, 2023 Alana Wiesing & Network for Diversity In Concert Percussion Part 1
Episode 3.
In this episode we feature Alana Wiesing who is the Principal Timpanist of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra as well as the Adjunct Professor of Percussion at the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music. We dive in how her journey started, tips for undergraduate and graduate percussionist, and the amazing organization Network for Diversity In Concert Percussion.
If you will like to donate to Network for Diversity In Concert Percussion you make do so at https://www.percussiondiversitynetwork.org/donate
WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!
My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast! Because more needs to be done, more stories need to be told, heard, and discovered. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing the beauty in diversifying the arts by hearing the stories of today's BIPOC musicians.
Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations!
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician
SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop
Want to be interviewed? Contact me at [email protected]
Music: What The Elephants Predicted (Epidemic Sound)
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49min
January 01, 2023 Jalen Mims & Does Academia Support BIPOC Musicians?
Hello Everyone!
This episode features a senior clarinet performance major, Jalen Mims as she reflects on her path from high school to her senior year of college as she prepares for grad school. We question if colleges support BIPOC musicians and share ideas on how they can improve. Jalen leaves the interview sharing what she hopes to achieve in graduate school.
WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!
My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast! Because more needs to be done, more stories need to be told, heard, and discovered. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing the beauty in diversifying the arts by hearing the stories of today's BIPOC musicians.
Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations!
New episodes are launched every week! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician
SHOP OUR MERCH ON REDBUBBLE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/egates0713/shop
Want to be interviewed? Contact me at [email protected]
Music: Jokes Aside (Epidemic Sound)
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40min
December 08, 2022 Jonathan Taylor Rush: From Bugs Bunny to the BSO
This episode features Jonathan Taylor Rush, Associate Conductor of the BSO and Artistic Director of the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra. He shares his journey from watching Bugs Bunny conduct to conducting the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!
My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast! Because more needs to be done, more stories need to be told, heard, and discovered. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing the beauty in diversifying the arts by hearing the stories of today's BIPOC musicians.
Please join me as I interview all the wonderful BIPOC creatives we have here in the US. May you leave each episode feeling inspired and motivated to pursue your musical aspirations!
New episodes are launched every week! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Facebook @ Musicians Of Color and Instagram @ expressivemusician
Music: Workation by Jay Someday is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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FAQs about Musician POV:

How many episodes does Musician POV have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.