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
Bring the composer off their big pedestal and bring it down to our level. Because the kids in our rooms are composers. We just don't let them a lot of the time.

Most Recent Episode:

Episode 80 – Creativity First: Encouraging Musical Exploration

In episode 80, we dive into the transformative world of creative music education with Steve Giddings, an innovative music educator and advocate for hands-on, student-driven learning. Steve shares his journey from traditional conservatory training to championing a more dynamic and accessible approach to teaching music. Through his experiences, Steve has developed techniques that encourage students to explore music through improvisation, creativity, and collaboration. Whether teaching rock bands, flipping Bloom’s Taxonomy, or introducing new rhythms, Steve emphasizes making music education more about creating and less about replicating.

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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