Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education

Helping teachers transform their students from passive consumers to vibrant creatives!

Empowering Students in Music Education

Welcome to Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education! Hosted by passionate music educators Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your music classroom into a creative powerhouse. Join us as we spotlight inspiring music teachers who are revolutionizing band, orchestra, general music, chorus, and music education programs. Whether you’re guiding young instrumentalists, leading choirs, or training future music educators, each episode is packed with actionable insights to help you turn your students into engaged, empowered musicians. Tune in, get inspired, and start passing the baton in your music classroom today!

Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education

Most Recent Episode:

Episode 76 – Bridging the Gap: How Music Technology Can Engage All Students

In episode 76, Theresa and Kathryn welcome Gillian Desmarais Keller, an award-winning music educator specializing in K-12 music technology. Gillian shares her journey from teaching elementary music to establishing a cutting-edge music technology program in Maplewood Public Schools. She highlights the importance of integrating technology into traditional music education, offering students new opportunities for creativity through recording, lyric writing, and music production. Gillian also discusses how technology can enhance the learning experience by blending traditional music theory with modern tools like digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Soundtrap and Ableton.

Ready to dig in? Here are some of our favorite playlists

These interviews cover a diverse range of topics and offer captivating storytelling, insightful interviews, and thought-provoking discussions that will keep you engaged and inspired.
Back-to-School Boost

Back-to-School Boost

Get ready for the new school year with this curated playlist of inspiring podcast episodes, packed with practical strategies to empower your students and set the tone for a successful classroom environment.
Giving Up Control

Giving Up Control

Take small steps toward student empowerment. Gradually allowing students more choice prepares them for independence as a musician & learner.
Empowered Performances: Spotlighting Student Success

Empowered Performances: Spotlighting Student Success

Involving students in concert planning and preparations can make the experience even more meaningful and reflective of students’ growth.

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