Parenting Musically
Parenting Musically explores ways to make music an important and meaningful part of family life. It features interviews with well-known musicians and their parents alongside conversations with music education researchers. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, a professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University, the show discusses stories and research about the musical lives of families. It is supported by Case Western Reserve University.
Episodes
Episode 59: Jane Timmons-Mitchell
Kicking off season 9, Lisa interviews Jane Timmons-Mitchell, Ph.D. Jane is a clinical child psychologist with 40 years of experience. With her son Stephen, a mechanical engineer, she wrote the book “Our Guide to Navigating ADHD, How to Embrace Challenges, Develop Grit, and Flourish,” published by Greenleaf Books. Jane is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Case Western Reserve University Schoo
Parenting Musically Season 9 Trailer
Announcing Season 9 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.
Episode 58: Season 8 Recap with Lili Levinowitz & Susan Darrow
To recap season 8, Lisa talks with Lili Levinowitz, Ph.D., Director of Research at Music Together Worldwide and a Professor Emeritus of Music Education (Rowan University) and Susan Darrow, Music Together Worldwide CEO. Lili, an early childhood music researcher, educator, and teacher educator, coauthored the Music Together® curriculum. She spent years training teachers globally, and still regularly
Episode 57: Natalia Moreno Buitrago with guest host, Erin Meissner
In this week’s episode, guest host Erin Meissner interviews fellow doctoral student, Natalia Moreno Buitrago. Erin talks with Natalia about the focus of her doctoral work, Desde el Principio, a class Natalia co-founded with her advisor, Dr. Eugenia Costa-Giomi, at Ohio State University. Desde el Principio is a community-based music program for infants and caregivers that integrates Latin American
Episode 56: Florence K & Aimée Gaudette-Leblanc
In this week’s episode, Lisa interviews Florence K, award-winning musician, author, and mental health advocate. Florence talks with Lisa about her experience growing up in a musical household and the bond of touring musicians. She also addresses the challenges of being a professional musician. In her current work as a PhD candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Quebec in Montréal, sh
Episode 55: Helena Rodrigues and Vivian & Tiago Madalozzo
Joining Lisa in episode 55 is Dr. Helena Rodrigues, Artistic Director of Companhia de Musica Teatral (CMT), an organization championing musical experience and the arts for social and human development. Dr. Rodrigues founded the Laboratory of Music and Communication in Childhood and is a professor in the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences at the University of Lisbon. She talks with Lisa about CMT
Episode 54: Josiah Birai and Elizabeth A. Andang’o
Joining Lisa in episode 54 is Josiah Birai, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Cheza Music School, a Nairobi-based in-home music school dedicated to helping children and families experience music in a joyful, structured, and confidence-building way. Josiah speaks about the way he and his colleagues support their students’ musicking and performing. Kenyatta University Senior Lecturer Dr. Elizabeth
Episode 53: Fang Ting Huang & Melody Liao
In Episode 53, Lisa interviews pianist, cross media artist, and music educator, Dr. Fang Ting Huang. Fang Ting creates immersive new-media installations and interactive musical experiences that integrate technology, arts, and music. Fang Ting reflects on her musical childhood in Taiwan, her studies in Europe, and her career as a cross media artist and musical collaborator. Responding to Fang-Ting’
Episode 52: Margaret Fagan & Amanda Niland
In our first episode of season 8, Lisa interviews Margaret Fagan. Margaret Fagan is a folk musician and former early childhood Montessori music teacher. Margaret and her husband, folk guitarist Bob Fagan, are the founding members of Australia’s pre-eminent folk music family, “The Fagans.” Margaret reflects on her own musical childhood and describes ways children in Australia are included in commun
Parenting Musically Season 8 Trailer
Announcing Season 8 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.
Episode 51: Joan Ellison & George Blake
In our final episode of season 7, Lisa interviews Joan Ellison, songstress and revivalist of the Great American Songbook. Joan is known internationally for her restoration and revival of Judy Garland’s repertoire from her golden Hollywood years, live concerts, studio recordings, and television shows. Joan shares how she became a part of the “Judy Garland Family” and reflects on the importance of m
Episode 50: Theresa J. May + James May & George Blake
Joining Lisa this week is daughter-father duo Theresa J. May and James May. Theresa is a professional trumpeter, educator, and advocate from Shaker Heights, Ohio. James May is a native Clevelander and was the founder, music director and bandleader of Gabriel’s Horns®, a 21-piece inter-generational community jazz-praise big band from 2002 -2023. Theresa and James discuss the importance of joy in mu
Episode 49: Jason Patrick Meyers & George Blake
In Episode 49, Lisa interviews Jason Patrick Meyers, Cleveland-based singer-songwriter, music liaison to Cleveland’s Brite Winter Festival and radio host of NEORocks on WJCU 88.7 FM. Jason shares stories of key musical places in his artistry, from stage to hospital to festival to radio. We also explore ways to be engaged in music that go beyond the expected. Season 7 co-host George Blake extends t
Episode 48: Talise Campbell & George Blake
Joining Lisa this week is Talise Campbell, Associate Professor of Music at Oberlin College & Conservatory and Executive Founding Artistic Director and Choreographer of Djapo Cultural Arts Institute. Djapo Cultural Arts Institute is a professional performing arts company specializing in the preservation and understanding of African diasporic works through performances, school assemblies, reside
Episode 47: Beata Begeniova-Fedoriouk + Alexander Fedoriouk & George Blake
In Episode 47, Lisa is joined by Beata Begeniova-Fedoriouk and Alexander Fedoriouk. They are two members of the ensemble Harmonia, which is a Cleveland-based ensemble presenting Eastern European folk music through concerts, festivals, workshops, media appearances, and recordings. Beata is the vocalist of the group and Alexander specializes in the cimbalom. In their interview, Beata and Alexander s
Episode 46: Mari Sato & George Blake
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 expl
Episode 45: Garreson & Katurah Christenbury
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 Univers
Parenting Musically Season 7 Trailer
Announcing Season Seven of Parenting Musically! Parenting Musically is supported by Case Western Reserve University. Season seven is co-hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops and Dr. George Blake, faculty members at Case Western Reserve University.
Episode 44: Patricia Shehan Campbell
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.
Episode 43: Michael Largey
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
Episode 42: Sarah Alleman
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
Episode 41: Jackie Sonderfan Schoon & James Borst
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, influenc
Episode 40: Cynthia Crump Taggart
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 c
Episode 39: Deforia Lane
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 se
Parenting Musically Season 6 Trailer
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.
Episode 38: Karen Heitlinger, Sydney Miller, and Jessica Gallagher-Steuver
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 th
Episode 37: Katherine“Kiki” Kilburn & Julie Ballantyne
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 Ju
Episode 36: Pamela Maben & Deforia Lane
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
Episode 35: Obed “Obie” Shelton & George Nicholson
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 Educati
Episode 34: Maura Rogers & Cathy Benedict
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, Pas
Episode 33: Brent Kirby & Julie Derges
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 Pr
Episode 32: Jeff Brown, Andrea Wead, Sydney Miller & Karen Heitlinger, The Music Settlement
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
Parenting Musically Season 5 Trailer
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.
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Episode 31: Hattie Webb
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, W
Episode 30: Season 4 Recap with Katherine Palmer and Erin Hopkins
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.
Co
Episode 29: A Family Guide to Parenting Musically Book Release Party
Lisa and co-host Julia are joined by five music educators who provided support through the process of writing A Family Guide to Parenting Musically, released today from Oxford University Press! Guests are Dr. Carol Scott-Kassner, retired music education professor; Stacey Kolthammer, early childhood music educator at Lake Shore Montessori Schools in Highland Park, IL; Dr. Elizabeth Tracy, music edu
Episode 28: Liz Rose & Radio Cremata
Liz Rose, a Grammy award-winning songwriter, music publisher, and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, discusses her approach to collaboration with young performing artists and how it relates to her parenting and grandparenting. Radio Cremata, Associate Professor and Chair of Music Education at Ithaca College, responds with connections to his research on facilitation strategies in popular music educ
Episode 27: Mike & Amanda Molinar and Scott Wynne
Mike Molinar, President and co-founder of Big Machine Music (BMM), and Amanda Molinar, owner of Grow Pediatric Nutrition, share how they engage in music with their sons. Mike discusses how his work connecting songwriters with artists relates to parenthood. Scott Wynne, Professor of Music at Appalachian State University, talks about their Music Industry Studies program and provides information abou
Episode 26b: Brandi Waller-Pace
Music educator, musician, and scholar-activist Brandi Waller-Pace connects the ideas that Rissi Palmer shared in Episode 26a to her own philosophy and work as the founder of the nonprofit organization Decolonizing the Music Room and organizer of the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival.
Brandi’s music and scholarship
Decolonizing the Music Room
Fort Worth African American Roots Music
Episode 26a: Rissi Palmer
Musician and advocate Rissi Palmer discusses how she supports country artists of color through her Color Me Country radio show and artist grant fund and how she balances her work as a performer, speaker, and mother. Rissi shares her advice for how to diversify children’s music listening in an intentional way.
Rissi’s music
Color me Country Radio with Rissi Palmer
Color Me Country Artist Grant Fun
Episode 25b: John Kratus
John Kratus, independent scholar and Professor Emeritus of Music Education at Michigan State University, connects his philosophy of music education and experiences of teaching songwriting to the perspectives and stories that Trent Wagler and Eric Brubaker of The Steel Wheels shared in Episode 25a.
Dr. John Kratus’s article Music Education at the Tipping Point
Dr. John Kratus’s chapter Songwriting
Episode 25a: Trent Wagler and Eric Brubaker
Trent Wagler and Eric Brubaker of the folk-rock band The Steel Wheels share about their band’s collaborative songwriting processes, the ways they engage musically and artistically with their daughters, and their work with the Red Wing Academy and Red Wing Roots Music Festival.
The Steel Wheels
Music video for Hero
Red Wing Roots Music Festival
Red Wing Academy & Red Wing Academy Non-Profit
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Episode 24: Tenille Townes & Lisa Huisman Koops
Performing artist and songwriter Tenille Townes discusses her career, the importance of balancing encouragement and autonomy for teen musicians, and her approach to collaboration and mentorship in songwriting. Lisa makes connections between her research and Tenille’s experiences of family musicking.
See Tenille Townes on the Tour: tenilletownes.com/#tour
Listen to Tenille's new song "Thing That B
Episode 23: Alex Hall & Tami Draves
Country music artist Alex Hall shares his musical journey, including the roles that supportive adults played in his early career and how becoming a father has impacted his songwriting. Tami Draves, Professor of Music Education at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, connects her research on mentoring and observations of songwriting as an expression of musical identity to Alex’s experience.
Episode 22: Katherine Palmer, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Katherine Palmer, Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, joins us for a conversation on what country music is, the importance of listening to diverse musics, and how to model expansive music listening for children. She shares how she facilitates musical interactions both at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Taylor Swift Educati
Parenting Musically Season 4 Trailer
Announcing Season Four of Parenting Musically! We’re excited to collaborate with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum this season! Season Four features conversations with country musicians paired with responses from music education researchers, exploring topics from musical meaning to the role of music in family interactions. Listen to the trailer to find out what is ahead for this season.
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Episode 21: Madison Wise on the Joy of Elementary General Music
In the final episode of Season 3, we are joined by Madison Wise, PK-8 music teacher at a Boston public charter school. Madison describes the joys and benefits of elementary general music education along with the importance of approaching children’s music learning with curiosity.
Link to Inclusive Cabaret class: https://www.allnewton.org/inclusivecabaret
Link to Joy of Music class: https://www.all
Episode 20: Christopher Clark on the Importance of Everyone Having a Voice
Christopher Clark, Director of Choral Activities at Case Western Reserve University, discusses how parent involvement helped him build a thriving choral music program in a small town school district. He shares successful advocacy strategies along with ways to cultivate children’s love of singing.
Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops’s book, Parenting Musically
Episode 19: Elizabeth Tracy on Supporting Children’s Learning and Growth through Private Lessons
In this episode we hear from music educator Elizabeth Tracy, Director of the Community Music School at Heidelberg University and adjunct instructor at Heidelberg University and Terra State Community College. Elizabeth shares strategies that parents can use to support their children in their musical theater and private lesson participation. We also explore the importance of giving children space fo
Episode 18: Alberto Rodriguez on Building Community Through Music
Alberto “Al” Rodriguez, Case Western Reserve University alum and orchestra director, piano instructor, and music technology teacher at Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria, Virginia talks about turning challenges into strengths in his music program. Al shares how families can support children in their music making, and how school music making can grow a child’s sense of community.
Dr. Lisa Huis
Episode 17: Erin Hopkins on Neurodiversity in Family Musicking
Episode 17 is a conversation with music educator Erin Hopkins, elementary general music educator and current PhD candidate at Case Western Reserve University. Erin shares her thoughts on engaging with and advocating for children with autism and ADHD in family and school musicking based on her lived experience, teaching experience, and research.
Erin Hopkins’s website, Neurodivergent Music Educati
Episode 16: Kristopher Morron on Supporting Children’s Ensemble Participation
In this episode we hear from music educator Kristopher Morron, director of the Contemporary Youth Orchestra (CYO). CYO is a premiere youth orchestra in residence at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland that draws young musicians from throughout Northeast Ohio. Kris shares his approach to teaching middle and high school aged musicians and his advice for how families can support their children in
Episode 15: Rosanne Cash on Motherhood in the Music Industry
Episode 15 is a conversation with music legend Rosanne Cash on motherhood, joy, guilt, and connection. Rosanne shares stories from her motherhood, from early days through now, and how she uses music to connect with her children and grandchildren.
Rosanne Cash Website - includes music, books, tours
Rumble Strip Records site - more details on Rosanne’s music and tours
Link to Parenting Musically Ep
Parenting Musically Season 3 Trailer
Announcing Season Three of Parenting Musically! We’re excited to share a conversation with music legend Rosanne Cash and a series of interviews with music educators from around the country, all of whom have a connection to Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Listen to the trailer to find out what is ahead for this season.
Parenting Musically is supported by Case Western Reserve Un
Episode 14: Season 2 Recap with Kathryn Clusman (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) and Erin Hopkins (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, CWRU)
Kathryn Clusman, Manager of Community and Family Programs at the Rock Hall, and Erin Hopkins, Rock Hall intern and CWRU doctoral student, join Lisa to recap Season 2. They discuss the season themes of music as sonic experience, the central role of family in our episodes this season, and the examples of staying true to artistic voice. Kathryn shares an important epiphany and Erin responds with conn
Episode 13: JOHNNYSWIM and Beatriz Ilari (USC)
Guest co-host Julia joins Lisa to interview Amanda Saldano and Abner Ramirez of JOHNNYSWIM. We hear about their commitment to staying true to themselves through their music and other artistic endeavors, as well as examples of their children sharing music with the family. Beatriz Ilari, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Southern Cal
Episode 12: Risa & John Goehrke (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)
Learn more about the scope of the Rock Hall, from the smallest moments to the biggest stages, with Risa and John Goerhrke. Risa Goehrke is the Director of Brand & Content Strategy at the Rock Hall. She guides the organization's owned media channels and leads the team of creative designers and producers in crafting engaging content for fans. As Director of Fan Engagement & Onstage Exper
Episode 11: Chelsey Crowell, Rodney Crowell, and Laura Cirelli (University of Toronto)
Singer-songwriter Chelsey Crowell, granddaughter of Johnny Cash, joins her father, GRAMMY-award winning singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, to talk with Lisa about parenting musically in the context of their families of professional musicians. Laura Cirelli, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, Scarborough responds with connections from her research studies about ho
Episode 10: songstress jo, Nicole Ochenduski, and Nate Kruse (CWRU)
songstress jo (Tiffin University ‘23; Rock Hall Resident Rocker 2022) and their mom, Nicole Ochenduski, share a conversation about songwriting, supporting teen’s musical development, and the role of unconditional family support. Nate Kruse, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music Education at Case Western Reserve University, shares his research on informal music learning and vernacular musicianship. N
Episode 9: Mandy Smith (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)
Mandy Smith, Ph.D., Director of Education at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, walks us through the educational programs at the Rock Hall. She shares a description of the resources available free online, designed for families as well as teachers. We explore the importance of considering the context of the music we hear.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Free online education resource for teachers
Episode 8: Justin Andrews (Otis Redding Foundation) & David Thompson (GlenOak High School)
Justin Andrews, grandson of the legendary Otis Redding, shares the vision of the Otis Redding Foundation, particularly as it serves young people through musical engagement year-round and during summer camps. We hear about the impact these pre-professional experiences have on young people and the need to provide more access.
David Thompson, Ph.D., founding instructor of Career Tech Music Prod
Episode 7: Jason Hanley (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)
In this episode we hear from Jaon Hanley, Ph.D., Vice President of Education and Visitor Engagement at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason describes the many programs, spaces, and performances that comprise the Rock Hall, highlighting the interactive nature of visiting the Rock Hall. He encourages families to listen deeply to music - for enjoyment, for expression, for learni
Parenting Musically Season 2 Trailer
Announcing Season Two of Parenting Musically! We’re excited to partner with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for Season Two. Our theme for Season Two is exploring how encountering music in new ways can help us as families make music an important and meaningful part of our lives. Listen to the trailer to find out what is ahead for this season.
Parenting Musically is supported by the Rock & Rol
Episode 6: Jody and Caryl Guinn (Bonus Episode): Generations of Parenting Musically
We are joined in this between-seasons bonus episode by Jody Guinn and her mother Caryl Guinn. Jody is a professional harpist and harp teacher, and Caryl taught elementary general music and piano lessons for decades. We talk about how Parenting Musically isn’t just about our direct family members. The important adults in our life outside of our family play an instrumental role in our musical growth
Episode 5: James Rhodes (Bonus Episode): Making Music Lessons Work for Your Family
In this between-seasons bonus episode, Lisa talks with James Rhodes, professional violist and music educator, about making music lessons work for your family. We cover topics including practicing, child-teacher-parent relationships, and reflecting on the value and importance of music lessons.
Episode 4.5: Kelsey Giotta and Davey Berris
In this mini-episode, the production team behind Parenting Musically recaps Season 1. Kelsey Giotta, a band director for Plain Local Schools in Ohio, is Social Media Coordinator for the podcast. Her daughter, Margaret, is almost 3. Davey Berris, audio engineer for the podcast, is Lead Digital Video Specialist for MediaVision at Case Western Reserve University. Davey’s son Blake is four months old.
Episode 4: Pua Pe‘a & Claire Morison
In this episode I interview Pua Pe‘a, a professionally trained hula dancer and mother to five children, including GRAMMY-award winning artist Kalani Pe‘a. Pua describes her use of music to help Kalani overcome a speech impediment. Pua also demonstrates the importance of advocacy for our children. Music therapist Claire Morison, MT-BC, provides context for Pua’s stories by giving an overview of the
Episode 3.5: Lisa Huisman Koops, Music for Now, Music for Later
In this mini-episode, Lisa reflects on the importance of our hopes and dreams for our children. With examples from Kenitha Roberts and Lisa Damour in Episode 3, Lisa encourages families to think about how music plays a role in their family life right now, as well as to consider their musical hopes and dreams for the future.
Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops’s book, Parenting Musically
Episode 3.5 Suggested
Episode 3: Kenitha Roberts & Lisa Damour
In this episode we hear from Kenitha Roberts, Ph.D., an army veteran, college professor, and advocate for veterans. She is mother to rising country music star Reyna Roberts. Kenitha shares their journey from Reyna’s premature arrival through the challenge of homelessness and PTSD to today, with Reyna’s career taking off. New York Times best-selling author, psychologist Lisa Damour, Ph.D., reflects
Episode 2.5: Lisa Huisman Koops, Adding Relational Musicking to the Mix
In this mini-episode, Lisa provides context on the concepts of relational musicking and practical musicking. These ideas are an additional way to understand examples of family music-making. Drawing on ideas shared by Maggie Baird and Elizabeth Cassidy Parker in Episode 2, Lisa encourages families to incorporate more relational moments in family musicking and parenting.
Christopher Small’s book Mu
Episode 2: Maggie Baird & Elizabeth Cassidy Parker
In this episode I interview Maggie Baird, an artist, songwriter, actress, and mother to GRAMMY-award winning artists Billie Eilish and FINNEAS. Maggie shares stories of the relationally-focused music-making of their family as the kids grew up. She also highlights the importance of following our children’s interests. Music education researcher Dr. Elizabeth Cassidy Parker responds with insights on
Episode 1.5: Lisa Huisman Koops, “Musical Parenting and Parenting Musically”
In this mini-episode, Lisa provides context on the concepts of musical parenting and parenting musically. This gives listeners a way to understand musical interactions with children from a different perspective. Drawing on examples shared by Ziggy Marley and Vanessa L. Bond in Episode 1, Lisa encourages families to find new ways to include music in family life.
Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops’s book, Pare
Episode 1: Ziggy Marley & Vanessa L. Bond
In this episode we hear from Ziggy Marley, eight time GRAMMY award-winner, Emmy winner and philanthropist. Ziggy discusses the importance of music in every child’s life. He also reflects on ways to make space for musical creativity. Music education researcher Dr. Vanessa Bond responds with suggestions for parents and caregivers on creating open-ended pathways for musical expression.
Ziggy Marley’
Parenting Musically Season 1 Trailer
Parenting Musically explores ways to make music an important and meaningful part of our families’ lives. Listen to the trailer to find out what is ahead for Season 1.
Parenting Musically is supported by the GRAMMY Museum Foundation and an ACES+ Advance Opportunity Grant from Case Western Reserve University. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, professor of music education at Case West
