On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with the members of Pipeline Vocal Project, the A Cappella Queens of Alaska. Justin and the ladies of PVP discuss their history, their successes and challenges as a trio, and their vision to being a cappella education to the state of Alaska! 

Opening- Evergreen Voiceover 

Aca-Education Podcast Theme Composed by Mayta Cohen 

Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda 

Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso 

Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen

 Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar 

Bass: Yonatan Konstantine 

Vocal Percussion: Saul De Anda 

Resources: 

Pipeline Vocal Project 

PVP TikTok

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Amanda Newman, Executive Director of Varsity Vocals about Competition. Justin and Amanda speak their thoughts on the value of competition, and Amanda provides an update on this year's all-virtual ICCA, ICHSA, and Aca-Open competitions!

Opening- Evergreen Voiceover

Aca-Education Podcast Theme

Composed by Mayta Cohen

Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda

Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso

Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen

Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar

Bass: Yonatan Konstantine

Vocal Percussion: Saul De Anda

Resources:

Varsity Vocals

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with social media superstar, Paige Zilba, whose TikTok and Instagram videos have earned her over 6 million followers! Justin and Paige talk a little beatboxing, a little songwriting, a little music therapy, and how to utilize social media to your advantage as an educator!

Opening- Evergreen Voiceover

Aca-Education Podcast Theme

Composed by Mayta Cohen

Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda

Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso

Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen

Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar

Bass: Yonatan Konstantine

Vocal Percussion: Saul De Anda

Resources:

Paige Zilba TikTok

Paige Zilba Instagram

Paige Zilba YouTube

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with Ryan Stuempges of Gale-Ettrick-Trempleau High School in Wisconsin about Efficient Rehearsal Techniques. Ryan goes in-depth on the 5 step process he uses with his award-winning group, Vocal Point on how to maximize your time, and bring your ensemble to new heights.

Aca-Education Podcast Theme

Composed by Mayta Cohen

Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda

Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso

Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen

Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar

Bass: Yonatan Konstantine

Vocal Percussion: Saul De Anda

Resources:

PBS Documentary Acapocalypse

Arranging & Chill Facebook Group

A Cappella NOW Facebook Group

On this episode of The Aca-Education Podcast, Justin talks beatboxing with Meghan "MC Beats" Costa, Lizzy "Ultrasonic" Newell, and Mel Daneke. The extremely talented trio talk about their beatbox beginnings and offer tips and advice for all levels of beatboxing and vocal percussion enthusiasts.

Intro: Evergreen Voiceover

Aca-Education Podcast Theme

Composed by Mayta Cohen

Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda

Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso

Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen

Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar

Bass: Yonatan Konstantine

Vocal Percussion: Saul De Anda

Resources:

Stiletta (All-Female A Cappella Group featuring MC Beats)

Musae (All-Female A Cappella Group featuring Mel Daneke)

Six Appeal (Mixed A Cappella Group featuring Mel Daneke)

AcaPop! Kids (Mixed A Cappella Group featuring Ultrasonic)

Viridian Productions

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Michael Sanchez (Evergreen Voiceover), Director of Music at Skyridge Middle School in Camas, Washington about some of the gear and tech he is using as a remote educator. 

Aca-Education Podcast Theme

Composed by Mayta Cohen

Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda

Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso

Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen

Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar

Bass: Yonatan Konstantine

Vocal Percussion: Saul De Anda

Resources: 

Tech Recommendations

On this episode of The Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with Charlie Arthur, Vocal percussionist and arranger extraordinaire about some of the tools needed in your back pocket to grow successfully in this wonderful thing we call a cappella! From high school beginnings in Centerville Forte to performing worldwide, Charlie shares wisdom and knowledge he has gained along the way.

Intro: Evergreen Voiceover

Aca-Education Podcast Theme

Composed by Mayta Cohen

Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda

Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso

Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen

Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar

Bass: Yonatan Konstantine

Vocal Percussion: Saul De Anda

Resources:

Charlie Arthur Arrangements YouTube Playlist

We Found Love (Voices in Your Head)

Bad Moon Rising (Voices in Your Head feat. Avi Kaplan)

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin shares stories from teachers and students across the country about their experiences during the opening of the new school year, and the challenges they are facing during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

A HUGE thank you to all who had sent in stories/recordings! I truly appreciate all of you and all that you are doing on a daily basis! Keep making a difference in your students’ lives. You are all amazing.

Episode Contributors: Matthew Woodward, Ian Sanchez, Kristen Benamati, Lauren Scharf, Erin Corwin, Courtney Laughlin

Intro: Evergreen Voiceover

Aca-Education Podcast Theme

Composed by Mayta Cohen

Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda

Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso

Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen

Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar

Bass: Yonatan Konstantine

Vocal Percussion: Saul De Anda

Resources:

Kelsey Simpkins Article

CDC Guidance for K-12 School Administrators