I hope you enjoy my conversation with Professor, Diego Rivera. Diego is the Associate Professor of Jazz Studies, Saxophone, and Improvisation and the Associate Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University. In this episode we discuss: the challenges of being a professional musician and teacher, beginning jazz pedagogy, and the Mediterranean diet! www.diegoriverajazz.com 

I hope that you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Arris Golden. Dr. Golden is the Assistant Band Director at Michigan State University and Associate Director of the Spartan Marching Band. She has extensive experience as a music educator in both the public schools and in higher Ed. In this episode, we discuss: Score study, the music teacher's journey, and her must-read list to become a better music educator.  

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Rob Ash, Director of Bands at Huron HS. Rob is a talented and passionate music educator. In this episode, we discuss teaching during COVID, student leadership, and tips to nailing job interviews!

Please enjoy my conversation with Matthew Casarez, Director of Bands at Rio Rancho HS. In this episode we discuss teaching band virtually, Drum and Bugle Corps, and Mahler!

Please enjoy my conversation with ELIZABETH HERING, Director of Bands at Livonia Churchill High School. In this episode we discuss: Professional leadership, chamber ensembles, and downhill skiing!

My conversation with my friend, Mike King. Mike is the Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at Bowling Green State University. In this episode we discuss: Brining mentors into your rehearsal, transitioning from public school to college teaching, and balancing family and career. I hope you enjoy!

My conversation with Susan Gould, Band and Orchestra Director at Greenville, HS. In this episode we discuss: Using humor in the classroom, student leadership, and bringing balance to your life and career!

Andrew David Perkins is a composer and educator in Michigan. In this episode we discuss: The student centered classroom, our shared performance experiences, and balancing life and career!

Tim Cibor is the Director of Bands at Seaholm High School. 

Enjoy my interview with Mark Stice, Director of Bands at Okemos High School - Okemos, MI