Play Now, Play for Life
Play Now, Play for Life
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For music educators, by music educators: Play Now, Play for Life is a podcast by West Music, hosted by Aaron Hansen, a former music educator for 29 years. Each episode, Aaron talks to a new music expert and dives into their tried-and-true ways, insights, and tips for the classroom. Tune in for a breath of fresh air for your lessons so you can empower the next generation of musicians.
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The podcast centers on music education strategies, particularly those derived from the Kodály approach, classroom management tips, and personal experiences of music educators. Episode highlights include Lauren Hirsh's strategies for building musical foundations using Kodály, Tom Michalek's exploration of music literacy, and Judy Pine’s practical advice for navigating new music classrooms, ensuring a full spectrum of relevant topics for educators.
For music educators, by music educators: Play Now, Play for Life is a podcast by West Music, hosted by Aaron Hansen, a former music educator for 29 years. Each episode, Aaron talks to a new music expert and dives into their tried-and-true ways, insights, and tips for the classroom. Tune in for a breath of fresh air for your lessons so you can empower the next generation of musicians.
What happens when music education goes beyond notes on a page and into the whole body? In this episode of Play Now, Play for Life, host Aaron Hansen sits down with Lori Forden, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Dalcroze Society of America, and Dr. Jeremy Dittus, Diplôme Supérieur and Director of The Dalcroze School of Music and Movement. Together, they explore how Dalcroze education transforms rhythm, solfege, and improvisation into powerful movement-based learning experiences.
Dalcroze Society of America: https://dalcrozeusa.org/
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