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