In the first of a series of episodes where we ask what different types of music majors need from music theory, Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Becky Morrison, associate professor of music and chair of music education at Dallas Baptist University, about what music ed majors specifically need from their music theory and aural skills education.

Paul, Jenn, and Ben recap their own semester of teaching theory and aural skills and their goals for spring semester 2022.

In this our second episode made in collaboration with the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy, Paul, Jenn, and Ben welcome six music theory scholars to discuss their forthcoming article in the JMTP entitled "Corralling the Chorale." In this wide ranging conversation, our guests reconsider what voice leading means and what its role should be in the undergraduate theory curriculum, as well as ask us to consider a wide range of factors and constituencies when making curricular changes.

This episode features our first collaboration with the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy! Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Aaron Grant, Assistant Professor of Music Theory at Missouri Western State University, about his article in the upcoming volume of the JMTP. Dr. Grant shares how he uses public music theory and community engaged learning activities to enrich the educational experiences of his music theory students.

Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Rebecca Jemian, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Theory at the University of Louisville. A former chief reader for the AP Music Theory Exam, Dr. Jemian gives a behind the scenes look into all that goes into administering and grading the exam.

Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Nicole Biamonte, associate professor of music theory at McGill University. Dr. Biamonte

discusses the challenges of teaching pop music analysis and explains why topics such as timbre and texture should be included more frequently in the music theory classroom.

Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Jan Miyake, chair and associate professor of Music Theory at Oberlin College & Conservatory. Dr. Miyake explains the exciting curriculum changes underway at Oberlin and provides examples of how she has made her classroom more equitable and inclusive.

Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Cynthia Gonzales, Associate Professor of Music at Texas State University. A recipient of numerous teaching awards, Dr. Gonzales discusses the challenges of teaching sight-singing and how she developed the Listen-Sing Method through SmartMusic.

Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Malia Jade Roberson, owner of the online business "Music Theory Shop" and Lecturer in Performing Arts, Music at California State University, Channel Islands. Dr. Roberson shares her journey as a music theory entrepreneur and how she reaches students through her unique music products and social media presence.

Paul, Jenn, and Ben kickoff season 2 by talking with Cory Arnold, better known as the YouTuber 12tone. Cory provides a sneak peak at how they create their videos and discusses the role educational YouTube content creators play within the larger world of music theory pedagogy.