In Episode 46, Lisa interviews Mari Sato, a Cleveland-based violinist who has enjoyed a rich and varied career as a solo, orchestra and chamber musician. Mari shares her reflections on the role of musical place in her career as well as thoughts on how being a professional musician influenced her parenting. In the second half of the episode, Season 7 co-host George Blake sets the stage for our exploration of musical place this season. He also provides further context on composer John Luther Adams and his work with musical place.
Join us for a Bonus Episode with singer/songwriter Garreson! Garreson shares reflections on the role of songwriting in his musical and personal journey, along with the profound impact of caring adults on a child’s creative development. We also celebrate Garreson’s brand new album, Monte. Katurah Christenury, senior lecturer of music therapy in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University, responds by connecting Garreson’s perspectives on songwriting to her clinical work and research on the role of songwriting in music therapy with children and adolescents.
Spotify link to stream Garreson’s music
Garreson’s Youtube channel
Garreson’s website
Katurah Christenbury’s research
American Music Therapy Association
Songwriting apps and sites: Garage Band, Groove Pad, Chrome Music Lab, Groove Pizza, Spectrogram, etc
Announcing Season Seven of Parenting Musically! Parenting Musically is supported by Case Western Reserve University. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University.
Join Lisa for a conversation with Patricia Shehan Campbell, Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, as they explore the many ways children engage with music; formally and informally, locally and globally. Lisa and Patricia’s multifaceted relationship illustrates how mentorship can happen across time, space, and roles through writing, dialogue, shared events, and reciprocal inspiration. In this episode, Pat reflects on decades of research, teaching, and cross-cultural partnerships, offering insights into how music shapes human experience from childhood on. Highlights include stories behind her influential book Songs in Their Heads, ideas for encouraging children's spontaneous musicality, and the importance of listening to children’s voices, literally and metaphorically, in music education and parenting.
Patricia’s book, Songs in Their Heads
Lisa’s book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
This week, Lisa welcomes Dr. Michael Largey, Professor of Musicology at Michigan State University's College of Music. Michael is an ethnomusicologist and folklorist who specializes in the music and culture of Haiti, particularly Haitian classical and religious music. Michael shares stories from his career studying Haitian music and culture, discusses the importance of intergenerational musical experiences, and reflects on how ethnography can build deeper connections between teachers, students, and communities. Together, Lisa and Michael also dive into how parents can help their children find mentors and musical communities, offering practical ideas for fostering meaningful relationships and experiences.
Michael’s book, Vodou Nation: Haitian Art Music and Cultural Nationalism
Lisa’s book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
In this insightful episode, Lisa sits down with Sarah Alleman, parenting musically aficionado and mother of five, to reflect on what parenting musically has looked like for her family over the years. Sarah has participated in multiple research studies with Lisa, including their co-authored study “Mama’s Turn: A Mother’s Musical Journey.” This study documents Sarah’s musical experiences and how her own musical study influenced her young children. Join Lisa and Sarah for an inspiring conversation about the joy of having a front-row seat to a child’s musical development.
Lisa, Sarah, and Christa Kuebel’s article, Mama’s Turn: A Mother’s Musical Journey
Lisa’s book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
Join Lisa as she reconnects with two of her former cooperating teachers, Jackie Sonderfan Schoon—now in her 34th year of teaching elementary music at Meadow Brook Elementary in Forest Hills Public Schools—and Dr. James Borst, whose remarkable career spans forty years in education. Together, they discuss the role and impact of mentoring student teachers. The trio also reflects on the life, influence, and legacy of Dale Topp, sharing memories, lessons, and the profound impact he had on their teaching and their students.
Tune in for heartfelt stories, wisdom from decades of experience, and a celebration of the enduring power of mentorship in music education.
Lisa’s book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
Listen to Lisa’s conversation with Cynthia (Cindy) Crump Taggart, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Music Education at Michigan State University. Lisa studied with Cindy at MSU for master’s and PhD degrees, with Cindy chairing Lisa’s thesis and dissertation committees. In today’s podcast, Cindy and Lisa discuss the multifaceted role of a doctoral advisor, consider the importance of play in learning for children as well as adults, hear the results of Cindy’s research with children with language delays in music classes, and reflect on the generations of students and children Cindy has taught as well as continues to influence through her work.
Video presentation, “Empowering Young Children Musically” - your own at-home music workshop with Cindy! (filmed in 2021)
Cindy’s collaborative research study on early childhood music and children with language delays, co-authored with Jenny Alvarez and Kathy Schubert
Cindy’s co-authored curriculum for early childhood music, Music Play: The Early Childhood Music Curriculum Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers
Lisa’s book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
In this episode, Lisa welcomes back music therapist Deforia Lane, PhD, MT-BC, and retired Director of Music Therapy at University Hospitals in Cleveland. Deforia reflects on her impactful career and shares insights into her ongoing work with nonprofit organizations and educational initiatives. Together, they explore the profound role of music in personal growth, family dynamics, and therapeutic settings. From the importance of early exposure to music to the power of crafting personalized songs for healing, Deforia’s stories are a testament to the transformative power of music. Join Lisa and Deforia for an inspiring conversation about nurturing connections and finding joy through music.
Deforia Lane’s Ted Talk “Music Therapy & Medicine: A Dynamic Partnership”
Lisa’s book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
Announcing Season Six of Parenting Musically! Parenting Musically is supported by Case Western Reserve University. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University.
In this final recap episode of Season 5, Lisa is joined by Karen Heitlinger, the Chair of Early Childhood at The Music Settlement, Sydney Miller, The Music Settlement’s Director of Marketing, and Jessica Gallagher-Steuver, a Music Education PhD Candidate at Case Western Reserve University. Karen, Sydney, and Jessica discuss their favorite moments of the season, how this season’s guests inspired them to think about family and music in new ways, musical accessibility, implications for music education, and how The Music Settlement can foster connections and lifelong musical learning.
Karen & Sydney’s bios from The Music Settlement
Jessica’s website
Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
Joining Lisa this week is Katherine “Kiki” Kilburn, conductor and Assistant Professor of Music and Assistant Director of Orchestras at Michigan State University School of Music. Kiki discusses her early life exposure to the professional and academic world of music, how she provides her children with that kind of musical exposure at home, and how other parents can do the same. Lisa also welcomes Julie Ballantyne, Associate Professor in Music Education in the School of Music at the University of Queensland, Australia. Julie gives her thoughts on Kiki’s experiences and how they relate to her studies of identity in a person’s career, and especially how it relates to teacher identity development.
Katherine’s conducting website
Julie’s recent research paper, “Spiralling Engagement Experiences of Creativity (SEEC): A process of research-led arts creation for facilitating experiences of flourishing in participants’ lives” in Psychology of Music
Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
In Episode 36, Lisa is joined by Pamela Maben, music specialist and preschool teacher at The Music Settlement. Pam shares her connection to The Music Settlement beginning at a young age and continuing through her adult life, ways in which she incorporates music into her teaching, and how parents can introduce their children to a variety of music in a way that prepares them to love it as they grow up. Music therapist Deforia Lane, PhD, MT-BC, also joins to discuss how she uses music to connect to her patients, the importance of musical role models, and how parents can overcome challenges that arise from behavioral or sensory issues when exposing their children to a variety of live music.
American Music Therapy Association
Deforia’s book, Music as Medicine
Deforia’s TedX Talk, Music Therapy & Medicine: A Dynamic Partnership
Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
Joining Lisa this week is Obed “Obie” Shelton, violinist, broadcast media professional, Board Member at The Music Settlement, and Executive Director of the Association of African American Cultural Gardens. Obie shares memories from his childhood and the impact of growing up in a musical household on his life as an adult. Dr. George Nicholson, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music and Music Education at Columbia University’s Teachers College, reflects on Obie’s musical versatility and connects Obie’s work to multi-style string pedagogy.
Obed Shelton’s YouTube channel, with violin recordings
George Nicholson’s article on multi-style string pedagogy
Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
Lisa is joined by Maura Rogers, singer/songwriter and programming director at Cleveland Rocks, Past, Present, and Future. In addition to her connection to The Music Settlement, Maura tells us about the impact that music had on her life growing up, how she passes on that joy to her children, and the close connection she has with her band family. Maura also discusses the work of Cleveland Rocks, Past, Present, and Future to foster a supportive environment for local music makers and the many ways that Cleveland residents can support music in their own community. Dr. Cathy Benedict, Lecturer for Curriculum and Teaching at the Teachers College, Columbia University, connects Maura’s work to her research in music education philosophy, and poses philosophical questions for preservice music teachers: Music is everywhere - what does that mean? What constitutes music? What does it mean that it's everywhere? Who gets to or does not get to play it everywhere? Who is rewarded for playing it? Cathy also emphasizes the importance of manifesting joy through music-making.
Maura Rogers’s website: www.maurarogers.com
Maura Rogers’s Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/@maurarogersandthebellows
Spotify Link to Stream Maura Rogers & the Bellows
Maura Rogers & the Bellows’s latest single from Live EP: Anything at all, LIVE
Dr. Cathy Benedict’s book, Music and Social Justice: A Guide for Elementary Educators
Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
In Episode 33, Lisa is joined by award winning singer/songwriter Brent Kirby. Brent discusses his connection to The Music Settlement, his 10x3 songwriter showcase weekly series at the Bop Stop, and his passion for mentoring and helping local musicians find work. He also reflects on growing up in a musical household and how he gives the same gift to his own children. Dr. Julie Derges, Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Houston, connects Brent’s work and experiences to her research on the continuum between formal and informal music learning spaces and what music teacher educators can take away from Brent’s model incorporating music into family and daily life.
Brent Kirby www.brentkirby.com
Youtube links
Brent Kirby's "With this Time"
Brent Kirby performing "Water Do The Work"
Brent Kirby & His Luck Live performing "The Way Things Should Be"
Brent Kirby performing "Our Town"
Julie Derges’s research article “Healing bruises: Identity tensions in a beginning teacher’s use of formal and informal music learning” (Research Studies in Music Education)
Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
Lisa is joined by four members of The Music Settlement to discuss the role of families within community music school settings, as well as broader ideas of family musicking in communities. Guests are Jeff Brown, Chair of the Center for Music; Andrea Wead, Chair of the Center for Music Therapy; Sydney Miller, Director of Marketing; and Karen Heitlinger, Chair of the Center for Early Childhood at The Music Settlement.
Thanks to Episode 32 recording engineer: Darren M. Thompson, Assistant Director, BOP STOP at The Music Settlement.
Thanks to our editing audio engineer: Davey Berris, Lead Digital Video Specialist, Media Vision, University Technology, Case Western Reserve University.
BOP STOP at The Music Settlement
10th Anniversary Celebrations for BOP STOP
Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
Announcing Season Five of Parenting Musically! We’re excited to collaborate with The Music Settlement, a community music school located in Cleveland, Ohio. I’ll be featuring interviews with musicians who are linked to The Music Settlement either as alumni of The Music Settlement programs or as parents of children in the programs. Listen to the trailer to find out what is ahead for this season.
Parenting Musically is supported by Case Western Reserve University. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University.
Join us for a Bonus Episode with singer, songwriter and harpist Hattie Webb! In this conversation, Hattie and Lisa dialogue about playing the harp, their own musical expression as adults, how to foster musical creativity with children, and the importance of being responsive to our children from their earliest days as infants up through young adulthood. We also celebrate Hattie’s brand new album, Wild Medicine.
Episode 31 Shownotes
Videos for Hattie’s singles “Golden” and “Shakespeare’s Shore”
Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
Katherine Palmer, Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and Erin Hopkins, recent graduate of Case Western Reserve University’s music education doctoral program, join Lisa to recap Season 4. They reflect on favorite moments, emergent themes, and how to continue to learn from current recording artists and music industry professionals.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 5-part docuseries, Words & Music: Journey of a Song on YouTube
Katherine Palmer’s email: K.palmer@countrymusichalloffame.org
Erin Hopkins’s website, Neurodivergent Music Education
Lisa’s new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available now!
