This week Olin brought on his colleague, Dr. Jason Gossett to talk about some of his research into what music educators value and how that has changed (or hasn't) in the last 30-40 years.

From his bio at OSU: Dr. Jason B. Gossett is an instructor in instrumental music education at Oregon State University where he teaches instrumental methods for graduates and undergraduates, research methods for graduates, and supervises student teachers.  In addition to his deep commitment to music teacher education, he is the assistant director of the Oregon State University Marching Band and assists with basketball pep bands.  Dr. Gossett also oversees and conducts the Campus Band. Prior to entering higher education, Dr. Gossett spent 10 years as a highschool band director in Kentucky. 

Recorded Dec. 11, 2016

We invited Natalie and Megan on so we had the entire pod-family to talk about what our spouses see in us and for them to present the challenges in being the significant other to a music teacher.

This week we discuss athletic rivalries, how they affect our students and the music we make.

Since we all squandered our college degrees on music or music education, sometimes we struggle with communication. Especially finding the best means to communicate with large groups of parents and students with varying levels of interest and access to the internet.

This week we talk about the different strategies we use to get information to our students and their parents.