The Music Education Podcast
Episodes
Episode 91 - 'AI in Music and Music Education' - Dr Jim Frankel
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Dr Jim Frankel about AI in music and music education. This podcast is brought to you by Charanga.Send us Fan Mail
Episode 90 - ' Music Ed Expo Special - AI, Music Theory By Stealth, Singing, Authenticity + More' - Sarah Marsh, Jim Frankel, Emily Crowhurst, Kit Massey
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Music Education Expo Special. Chris chats with four guests about AI, music theory by stealth, singing, authenticity and much more. His guests are ...
Episode 89 - 'Joy, Coaching, Inclusion + More...' - Sharon Jagdev Powell - Black Lives in Music and Brent Music Academy
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Sharon Jagdev Powell of Black Lives in Music and much more. This podcast is brought to you by Charanga.Send us a text
Episode 88 - 'Yustudio, DAWs, risk taking and more' - Max Wheeler
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Max Wheeler about music education. This podcast is brought to you by Charanga. Find out more about Yustudio here...ht...
Episode 87 - 'Storytelling, Poetry and Music' - Ed Boxall
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Ed Boxall https://edboxall.co.uk/ about music education and Storytelling. This podcast is brought to you by Charanga....
Episode 86 - 'Sounds That Make Me Smile (Drones, Binaural Beats, ASMR)' - Nick Able
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Nick Able https://www.instagram.com/nickiable about music education and wellbeing and using Drones. This podcast is b...
Episode 85 - 'The End Of An Era + The Start Of A New Chapter' - Matt Griffiths
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Matt Griffiths. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm. Thank you to Soundstorm for making 85 episodes of this ...
Episode 84 - 'The Notes In Between, Graphic Scores, Mircotones And More' - Adam Ironside
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with guitarist Adam Ironside about fretless guitar and veerything in between...including the notes in between. Brought to ...
Episode 83 - 'Electronica, DJing and Music Ed' - Dr Jake Williams
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Dr Jake Williams about DJing, electronic music and music ed. Brought to you by Soundstorm. Read more about Jake and r...
Episode 82 - 'Arguing the Case' - Bridget Whyte - Music Mark CEO
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Bridget Whyte the CEO of Music Mark about Music Education. Send us a text
Episode 81 - 'Music Education and Rewilding - Symphony Wood ' - Kari Prince & Gavin Nicol
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Kari Prince and Gavin Nicol about their muscal rewilding project.Send us a text
Episode 80 - 'The State of Live Music Now' - Mark Davyd (Music Venue Trust)
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Mark Davyd of the Music Venue Trust about live music.Send us a text
Episode 79 - 'Musical Vulnerability - The Risky Business of Music Education' - Dr Elizabeth MacGregor
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode Chris chatrs with Dr Elizabeth MacGregor. See her book here.... https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003462279Musical Vulnerability explores ...
Episode 78 - 'Soundbeam and new ways to play' - Adrian Price and Mike Whitlock
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Adiran Price and Mike Whitlock of Soundbeam. https://www.soundbeam.co.uk/Send us a text
Episode 77 - 'Musician of the Month' - Matt Dix
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Matt Dix of Musician of the Month. https://www.musicianofthemonth.co.uk/ . This episode is sponsored by Longy School ...
Episode 76 - 'Sharpening The Senses' - Wendy Brewin (The Sensory Trust)
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Chris chats with Wendy Brewin of the Sensory Trust (https://www.sensorytrust.org.uk/). This episode is sponsored by Longy School of ...
Episode 75 - 'Creative Freedom For All' - Jack Grace
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to Jack Grace about music education. This episode is sponsored by Longy School of Music; find out more here... https://l...
Episode 74 - 'Choirs in the Corporate World and Much More' - Sandie Wood
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to Sanide Wood about music education. This episode is sponsored by Longy School of Music; find out more here... https://...
Episode 73 - ‘Social Media as a Music Educator and More’ - Vaughan Fleischfresser
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to Vaughan Fleischfresser about music education. This episode is sponsored by Longy School of Music; find out more here....
Episode 72 - ‘The Fascinating World Of The Peripatetic Music Tutor’ - Peter Stones
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to Peter Stones about the world of the Peripatetic music tutor. This episode is sponsored by Longy School of Music; find...
Episode 71 - ‘A.I. In Music Education Pt2’ - Gary Charles
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to Gary Charles about AI, music and music education. This episode is sponsored by Longy School of Music; find out more h...
Episode 70 - 'A.I. In Music Education Pt1' - Gary Charles
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to Gary Charles about AI, music and music education. This episode is sponsored by Longy School of Music; find out more h...
Episode 69 - 'How To Not Get Left Behind' - Jonny Amos
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to producer and music educator Jonny Amos about the music industry and music education. This episode is sponsored by Lon...
Episode 68 - 'How To Self Publish A Music Book' - James Shipway
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to James Shipway about self publishing your own music book. You can find out more about James from the links below. This e...
Episode 67 - 'Pure Musiking, Commodification and Mental Health' - Adam Ficek
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Adam Ficek, psychotherapist and musician (Baby Shambles). This episode is sponsored by Longy School of Music; find ou...
Episode 66 - 'The Psychology of a Music Teacher' Dr Liz Mellor
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to Dr Liz Mellor about the psychology of being a music teacher. This is our first episode with new sponsor Longy School of...
Episode 65 - 'The Power of Music Festivals' Elderflowerfields Festival - Dax Debice
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brou...
Episode 64 - 'An Honest Reflection On Music Ed Now' Phil Castang
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brou...
Episode 63 - 'Unorthodox Approaches' Jon Hart
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brou...
Episode 62 - 'The Inherent Generosity of Music' Jack Pepper
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brou...
Episode 61 - 'International Insights' Chris Koelma
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brou...
Episode 60 - 'Social Aspects of Learning' Stuart Marshall of Guitar Retreats
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to Stuart Marshall of Guitar Retreats https://www.guitar-retreats.co.uk. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit http...
Episode 59 - 'Research Into Music Education with BMERG' Dr Anthony Anderson and Dr Adam Whittaker
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chat with Dr Anthony Anderson and Dr Adam Whittaker of BMERG and their research into Music Education. Thank you to our Sponsor F...
Episode 58 - ‘The Journey Home - Home Education Pt2' Will Savage and Nerys Williams
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has an accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine, our media partner. Head to https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk to read it. Th...
Episode 57 - ‘The Journey Home - Home Education Pt1' Lucie Hill
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has an accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine, our media partner. Head to https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk to read it. Th...
Episode 56 - ‘So What Is Teaching Really About?' Paul Harris
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Paul Harris about music education. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education a...
Episode 55 - ‘Soul, Spirit and Sound In Music Education Pt2' Dr Diana Harris
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has an accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine, our media partner. Head to https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk to read it. Th...
Episode 54 - ‘Soul, Spirit and Sound In Music Education Pt1' June Boyce-Tillman MBE
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has an accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine, our media partner. Head to https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk to read it. Th...
Episode 53 - ‘Don't Clash With Football And Other Words Of Wisdom' Nathaniel Dye
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Nathaniel Dye about Music Education. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education...
Episode 52 - ‘Songwriting In Music Ed Live From The Music Ed Expo’ Abi Thommes and Heather McClelland
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Abi Thommes of Arts2Educate and Heather McClelland. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusi...
Episode 51 - ‘Reflections on Music Education’ Karen Marshall
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Karen Marshall . Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at...
Episode 50 - ‘Different Schools of Thought, Moving Classical Forward’ Leo Mackenzie
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Cellist Leo Mackenzie about how to blend traditional western classical routes in music education with other genres an...
Episode 49 - ‘Beatboxing and Loopstations in Music Education’ Grace Savage
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with artist Grace Savage about beatboxing and loopstations in music ed. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music and our Chari...
Episode 48 - ‘Sync Licensing and Emotional Understanding’ Dr Paul J Rogers
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Dr Paul J Rogers about the world of sync licensing and how to bring it to the classroom. Thank you to our Sponsor F...
Episode 47 - 'Future Proofing Music Tech and Recording' James Prosser
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to James Prosser about recording, music tech and future proofing in music education. This episode has an accompanying arti...
Episode 46 - 'Keyboards, Synths, NFT's and the Metaverse' Arthr
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris chats to the truly modern artist Arthr about Keyboards, synths, NFT's and the met-verse. You can read the accompanying article at https:/...
Episode 45 - 'Brass Bands and Grass Roots' Victoria Steinitz
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris talks with Victoria Steinitz about Brass Bands.Send us a text
Episode 44 - 'NPME National Plan for Music Education' Harriet Richards
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Music Teacher Magazine editor Harriet Richards about the NPME or the National Plan for Music Education. You can find ...
Episode 43 - 'How to Practise Music' Andrew Eales
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Andrew Eales about practise. Andrew is the author of 'How to Practice Music' and hosts the blog https://pia...
Episode 42: 'Music Education in Prisons' Yve Riby-Williams
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to Yve about her work in the criminal justice system.Send us a text
Episode 41: 'In Your Own Space' Field Recording - Catherine Smith
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to composer and field recordist Catherine Smith about field recording . This episode has an accompanyiong article in Music...
Episode 40: 'Counting Culture' Tabla Player Harkiret Singh Bahra
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris talks to Harkiret Singh Bahra about rhythm, time, counting and of course tabla. You can read the accompanying article in Music T...
Episode 39: How To Make A Music College with Kevin Harding
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to Kevin Harding the founder of the Academy of Music and Sound about music education and profit.Send us a text
Episode 38: Deborah Annetts - Music: A subject in peril?
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to deboarh Annetts Chief Exec of the ISM about their report Music: A subject in peril?Send us a text
Episode 37: The Guitar In Education - Part 2 - Steve Harvey and Becky Langan
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris begins a deep dive into the guitar in education. You can read the accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine here https://ww...
Episode 36: The Guitar In Education - Part 1 - Anthony Short and Jeff Schroedl
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris begins a deep dive into the guitar in education. You can read the accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine here https://ww...
Episode 35: Rakhi Singh - Reshaping Classical Music Education
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats with Rakhi Singh of The Manchester Collective about reshaping the classical music education world.Send us a text
Episode 34: Ukulele Special Part 2 - James Hill
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris speaks to James Hill about all things Ukulele and music ed.James' online ukulele courses and community: www.uketropolis.com...
Episode 33 : Ukulele Special Part 1 - Tara Maysey and Rob Palmer
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris talks to two prolific Ukulele Educators; Tara Maysey from The London Ukulele Project and Rob Palmer of Soundstorm.Send us a text
Episode 32: Holly Ebony - Music, Nature and Bringing the Outside In
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris Woods speaks to Holly Ebony about music ed and nature. Send us a text
Episode 31 - Nate Holder: Reflection and Radical Change
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris chats to Nate Holder. Reflecting on the past two years and the changes within Music Education around decolonising the curriculum...
Episode 30 - The Science of Improvisation: Dr Gary Lutton
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris talks to Gary about the science of improvisation.Send us a text
Episode 29 - Composing for Computer Games: Todd Baker
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris talks to composer Todd Baker, about composing for computer games and how you can bring that in to any music ed setting.Send us a...
Episode 28 - 'Your Music or Mine Miss?': Dr Jayne Price
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris speak to Dr Jayne Price about Racism in Music Education and on how to change your practice to be more inclusive.Send us a text
Episode 27 - Corner Stones of Inclusion: Dr Phil Mullen
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris talks Dr Phil Mullen about inclusion and exclusion in music education.Send us a text
Episode 26 - Improvisation: Richard Michael
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode Chris chats to pianist and improviser Richard Michael about teaching improv in music education.Send us a text
Episode 25- Music and Wellbeing: Jo Bradley, Sarah Gummet-Hart and Michelle D Woods
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris speaks to Michelle D Woods of 'Mindful Tune-ups', Sarah Gummet-Hart of 'Little Harts Music' and Jo Bradley of 'Learnful...
Episode 24 - Merv Young Head of LCM Exams: The Grading System
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris speaks to Merv Young from LCM about the graded music exam system.Send us a text
Episode 23 - Yolanda Charles: Essence and Feel
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris Woods chats to Yolanda Charles.Send us a text
Episode 22 - Lucy Warren from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra- Inclusivity and the Orchestra
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Chris Woods speaks to Lucy Warren from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra about the orchestra, education, inclusivity and much more.Se...
Episode 21 - Darren Henley: Arts Council England
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris talks to Arts Council England Cheif Executive Darren HenleySend us a text
Episode 20 - Dr Ally Daubney: The Joy of Music Making
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Chris Woods talks to Dr Ally Daubney about all things Music Ed.Send us a text
Episode 19 - Model Music Curriculum Opinion and Perspective with Dr Liz Stafford
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Chris Woods chats wioth Dr Liz Stafford about the Model Music Curriculum. Expect powerful opinions, exciting insight and a few laughs ...
Episode 18 - The Model Music Curriculum Introduction and Insight with Dr Steven Berryman
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this epsiode Chris speaks to dr Steven Berryman about the Model Music Curriculum Send us a text
Episode 17 - Jimmy Rotheram: Model Music Curriculum and an intro to Kodaly
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris Woods speaks to Jimmy Rotheram about Model Music Curriculum and an intro to Kodaly and much more.Send us a text
Episode 16 - James Humberstone: Music and Magic
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Chris speaks to James Humberstone.Send us a text
Episode 15 - John K Miles: Observations, ideas and tea
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris talks to composer John K Miles.Send us a text
Episode 14 - Ableton Live: Simon Lyon
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Chris talks Simon Lyon from Ableton about Ableton Live and music tech in education and the real world. Resources available https://lea...
Episode 13 - Charanga: Mark Burke
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris speaks to one of the founders of Charnga.Send us a text
Episode 12 - Andy Guitar: Youtube and Teaching to Camera
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris speaks to Andy Guitar about all things on online learning.Send us a text
Episode 11 - Music Tech: Soundtrap for schools and more
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris talks to two teachers about music tech in education. Delving into using Soundtrap in a school and a host of other music tech ide...
Episode 10 - Body Percussion: Ollie Tunmer - Beat Goes On
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris talks to Ollie Tunmer of Beat Goes On about all things body percussion.Send us a text
Episode 9 - Inside the Arts Council: Dr Claire Mera-Nelson Hannah Fouracre
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris Woods talks to Dr Claire Mera-NelsonHannah Fouracre from Arts Council England. Discussing all things funding and music educa...
Episode 8 - Talk to the Teachers: A Secondary School Perspective on Challenges, Covid and Change.
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris talks to three secondary music teachers.Amy Burrows - head of music at Avonbourne AcademyDavid Mastracola - head of visual and p...
Episode 7 - Michael Armstrong and Lee Marchant 'Music Hubs; How, Why and When'
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Woods talks to Michael Armstrong and Lee Marchant about music hubs, how the work, why we need them, and what role they are playing right now.Sen...
Episode 6 - Yogesh Dattani 'Indian Classical in the Classroom'
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Woods talks to Yogesh Dattani about his resource 'Indian Takeaway' an innovative and new online resource brought to you with the ISM T...
Episode 5 - Laura Jurd - 'Freedom and a teachers responsibilities'
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the Episode Chris Woods talks to Musician, Composer and Educator Laura Jurd.Send us a text
Episode 4 - Anna-Wendy Stevenson 'Blended Learning - Online but not virtual'
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode Chris Woods talks to Anna-Wendy Stevenson from the University of Highlands and Islands, about online learning.Send us a text
Episode 3 - James Sills 'Singing for life'
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Woods talks to James Sills about 'Singing, Open Access and Challenging Perceptions'.Send us a text
Episode 2 - Martin Fautley 'Covid-19, Assessment and Value'
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Chris Woods talks to Martin Fautley about Covid-19 and much more.Send us a text
Episode 1 - Nate Holder 'Decolonising Music Ed'
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris Woods talks to Nate Holder about Decolonising music education.Send us a text