The Playlist - Podcast

My podcast is a way to discuss music education topics with students, teachers, administrators and community members. Click here to see the homepage or click any link below to listen to an individual episode.

Special guest Eric Koch joins me to give his perspective on the worries and concerns building leaders are having during this unconventional start to the 2020-2021 School Year.

Special guest Janelle Guirerri joins me to talk about returning to school and the inevitable teacher anxiety that comes with it.

Special guest Brian Seymour, Director of Instructional Technology for PLSD, discusses his strategies for creating a "new normal" and keeping a healthy work/family balance when working from home.

Special guests Mrs. Howell, Mrs. McGinnis, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Gartner, Mr. VK, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Kesselring, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Schoenbeck, Mr. Stowe and Mrs. Robinson share some authentic thoughts on what they miss most about being in their school buildings.

Special guests from Diley Middle School: Maddie, Miri, Addisyn, Deewas, Braeden, Jack, Amina, Julianna, Wyatt, Evan, Braylen, Landon, Jocely, Drew, Hayden, Annecy, Madison, Anna and Lilly give tell us some of their favorite online assignments they've done while learning from home.

Special guest Jordan Koogler, orchestra director at Pickerington High School North, shares his thoughts and ideas about distance learning and teaching an orchestra program.

Special guests Amina, Aiden A., Juliana, Evan S., Kate, Drew, Anna, Derek, Madison, Eesha, Evan, Jocelyn, Taylor, Landon, Ava, Lily and Olivia tell us all of the tips and tricks they have for staying focused while they are doing schoolwork from home!

An interview with Nate Stowe, director of bands at Pickerington High School Central, about what we have learned and how we are surviving our eTeaching experience.

An interview with Mary Jane, Brayden and Jackson about how to stay true to yourself and your creative ideas in a world that's always telling you to be someone else.

An interview with Jack, Dylan and Adrian about how music impacts their gaming experience.

A special episode recorded just after the school closings for the Coronavirus were announced. A raw and real take on finding hope in the tragedy.

An interview with Paige and Raydn, two students at Pickerington High School North, about the physical requirements of being in the show "Newsies."

An interview with Ellie, Savannah and Grace, 3 beginning ukulele students, about their learning experience and some tips and tricks on how to play.

In our first "Staff Spotlight" episode, Jared Moore, principal of Harmon Middle School, answers "The Playlist Top 5."

An interview with Marissa and Taylor about how different kinds of music have an impact on their mood, and how emotion is the driving force in their songwriting.

Jen tackles the often asked question by parents: "When it comes to playing an instrument, where do we start?"

An interview with Corinne and Ella, two PLSD students who are starring in the musical "Hairspray" at PHSC.

Inaugural episode - introducing myself as host and the purpose of the podcast.