Parenting Musically

Parenting Musically

Parenting Musically

Episodes 72
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (13)
Since Jul 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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88%
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About This Podcast

Parenting Musically explores ways to make music an important and meaningful part of our families’ lives. This podcast features interviews with well-known musicians and their parents paired with interviews with music education researchers. Join us to discuss stories and research related to the musical lives of families. Parenting Musically is grateful for season collaborators, guests, and respondents. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University and is supported by Case Western Reserve University.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 58: Season 8 Recap with Lili Levinowitz & Susan Darrow

May 08, 2026 31m

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…

Episode 57: Natalia Moreno Buitrago with guest host, Erin Meissner

Apr 23, 2026 31m

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…

Episode 56: Florence K & Aimée Gaudette-Leblanc

Apr 09, 2026 28m

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…

Episode 55: Helena Rodrigues and Vivian & Tiago Madalozzo

Mar 25, 2026 39m

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…

Episode 54: Josiah Birai and Elizabeth A. Andang’o

Mar 11, 2026 27m

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…

Episode 53: Fang Ting Huang & Melody Liao

Feb 25, 2026 41m

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…

Episode 52: Margaret Fagan & Amanda Niland

Feb 11, 2026 31m

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…

Parenting Musically Season 8 Trailer

Feb 04, 2026 1m 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…

Episode 51: Joan Ellison & George Blake

Nov 19, 2025 30m

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…

Episode 50: Theresa J. May + James May & George Blake

Nov 05, 2025 33m

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…

Episode 49: Jason Patrick Meyers & George Blake

Oct 22, 2025 27m

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…

Episode 48: Talise Campbell & George Blake

Oct 08, 2025 27m

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…

Episode 47: Beata Begeniova-Fedoriouk + Alexander Fedoriouk & George Blake

Sep 24, 2025 31m

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…

Episode 46: Mari Sato & George Blake

Sep 10, 2025 26m

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…

Episode 45: Garreson & Katurah Christenbury

Sep 03, 2025 32m

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…

Parenting Musically Season 7 Trailer

Aug 27, 2025 2m

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…

Episode 44: Patricia Shehan Campbell

May 14, 2025 27m

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,…

Episode 43: Michael Largey

Apr 30, 2025 30m

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…

Episode 42: Sarah Alleman

Apr 16, 2025 28m

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.…

Episode 41: Jackie Sonderfan Schoon & James Borst

Apr 02, 2025 35m

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…

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How many episodes does Parenting Musically have?

Parenting Musically has published 72 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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Parenting Musically is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.

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