Guest co-host Julia joins Lisa to interview Amanda Saldano and Abner Ramirez of JOHNNYSWIM. We hear about their commitment to staying true to themselves through their music and other artistic endeavors, as well as examples of their children sharing music with the family. Beatriz Ilari, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Southern California, responds with examples from her research with children and families world-wide.

JOHNNYSWIM website

JOHNNYSWIM Merch shop

JOHNNYSWIM’s Latest Album

JOHNNYSWIM Youtube

JOHNNYSWIM TikTok

Children’s Home Musical Experiences Across the World, by Beatriz Ilari and Susan Young

Parents as Home DJS

Learn more about the scope of the Rock Hall, from the smallest moments to the biggest stages, with Risa and John Goerhrke. Risa Goehrke is the Director of Brand & Content Strategy at the Rock Hall. She guides the organization's owned media channels and leads the team of creative designers and producers in crafting engaging content for fans. As Director of Fan Engagement & Onstage Experience, John helps create a world class experience for rock and roll fans all over the world through program development. Risa and John share parenting musically moments related to their two school-aged children. 

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Free online education resource for teachers and families through Rock Hall EDU

Singer-songwriter Chelsey Crowell, granddaughter of Johnny Cash, joins her father, GRAMMY-award winning singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, to talk with Lisa about parenting musically in the context of their families of professional musicians. Laura Cirelli, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, Scarborough responds with connections from her research studies about how infants and toddlers perceive music.

Chelsea’s Music

Rodney’s Music

Rodney’s Songwriting Camp, “It Starts with a Song”

Laura Cirelli’s TEMPO Lab

songstress jo (Tiffin University ‘23; Rock Hall Resident Rocker 2022) and their mom, Nicole Ochenduski, share a conversation about songwriting, supporting teen’s musical development, and the role of unconditional family support. Nate Kruse, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music Education at Case Western Reserve University, shares his research on informal music learning and vernacular musicianship. Nate comments on the role of songwriting, musical expression, and supportive adults in young people’s lives.

Jo Ochenduski aka songstress jo

website: songstressjo.com

all social media platforms: @songstressjo

linktree: https://linktr.ee/juliaochenduskimusic

Folkestad G. (2006). Formal and informal learning situations or practices vs. formal and informal ways of learning, British Journal of Music Education, 23(2), 135–145         https://doi.org/10.1017/S0265051706006887 

Giotta, D. P., & Kruse, N. B. (2022). “An unmarked puzzle box”: High school students navigating creative experiences through songwriting. Contributions to Music Education, 47, 37–59.

Mercado, E. M. (2019). Popular, informal, and vernacular music classrooms: A review of the literature. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 37(2), 30–37.           https://doi.org/10.1177/8755123318784634

North, A. C., & Hargreaves, D. J. (2006). Music and adolescent identity. Music Education Research, 1(1), 75–92. https://doi.org/10.1080/1461380990010107

Powell, B. (2021). Modern band: A review of literature. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 39(3), 39–46. https://doi.org/10.1177/8755123320988528

Mandy Smith, Ph.D., Director of Education at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, walks us through the educational programs at the Rock Hall. She shares a description of the resources available free online, designed for families as well as teachers. We explore the importance of considering the context of the music we hear.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Free online education resource for teachers and families through Rock Hall EDU

Justin Andrews, grandson of the legendary Otis Redding, shares the vision of the Otis Redding Foundation, particularly as it serves young people through musical engagement year-round and during summer camps. We hear about the impact these pre-professional experiences have on young people and the need to provide more access. 

David Thompson, Ph.D., founding instructor of Career Tech Music Production at GlenOak High School in Plain Township, Ohio responds with links to research emphasizing the importance of work being done by the Otis Redding Center for the Arts and similar programs. David shares his own work developing a music production curriculum and program in his district and provides definitions and descriptions of what music production can look like for the teens in our families and community.

Otis Redding Foundation

Giving to the Otis Redding Foundation

David Thompson’s Music Production program overview video

In this episode we hear from Jaon Hanley, Ph.D., Vice President of Education and Visitor Engagement at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason describes the many programs, spaces, and performances that comprise the Rock Hall, highlighting the interactive nature of visiting the Rock Hall. He encourages families to listen deeply to music - for enjoyment, for expression, for learning, and for understanding. His book, We Rock! (Music Lab): A Fun Family Guide for Exploring Rock Music History provides a step-by-step guide for families to do just this.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Free online education resource for teachers and families through Rock Hall EDU

Dr. Hanley’s, book, We Rock! (Music Lab): A Fun Family Guide for Exploring Rock Music History

Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops’s book, Parenting Musically

Dr. Koops’s Family Musicking Framework (see p. 12 in preview)

Announcing Season Two of Parenting Musically! We’re excited to partner with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for Season Two. Our theme for Season Two is exploring how encountering music in new ways can help us as families make music an important and meaningful part of our lives. Listen to the trailer to find out what is ahead for this season.

Parenting Musically is supported by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Case Western Reserve University. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University.

We are joined in this between-seasons bonus episode by Jody Guinn and her mother Caryl Guinn. Jody is a professional harpist and harp teacher, and Caryl taught elementary general music and piano lessons for decades. We talk about how Parenting Musically isn’t just about our direct family members. The important adults in our life outside of our family play an instrumental role in our musical growth and learning.

In this between-seasons bonus episode, Lisa talks with James Rhodes, professional violist and music educator, about making music lessons work for your family. We cover topics including practicing, child-teacher-parent relationships, and reflecting on the value and importance of music lessons.