Brian is joined by Ben and Michelle Medler, the founders of the Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra. They chat about their early introduction into music education, groove mechanics, and getting the funk out for the next generation.

Trombonist Brian Morgan sits down with his high school band director Walter Bates to discuss his path to becoming a music educator, the difficulties of being a first year teacher and the impact he had on his students throughout a 30 year career. Recorded in fall 2021.