Category Archives: Music Education

Podcast Interview with Katie Wardrobe

Posted on July 10, 2017 by josh 1 Comment

Last month, I spoke with Australian music educator and music technology consultant Katie Wardrobe for her “Music Tech Teacher” podcast. We spoke for about 45 minutes about the value of learning to code in a music class and how to … Continue reading →

Music Education

Making Music With Makey Makeys

Posted on June 27, 2017 by josh 2 Comments

  This presentation was given at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Winter Conference on December 3, 2016. These slides, along with examples of student work from my 6th grade general music class, were presented to an audience … Continue reading →

Music Education

Ghanaian Dance-Drumming in the Music Classroom

Posted on August 30, 2016 by josh Leave a comment

Background In the summer of 2008, I had the opportunity to travel to the village of Dagbamete, Ghana to study music. As a percussionist, I couldn’t ignore this chance. This was a three-week study abroad course through SUNY Potsdam. During … Continue reading →

Music Education