"Talking Up Music Education" Podcast | NAMM Foundation

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Host and Executive Director of The NAMM Foundation Mary Luehrsen chats with artist advocates, teachers, parents, students and business and community leaders who share stories about what they are doing to create music learning opportunities.

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Podcasts Highlights

Rhythm and Storytelling with Percussionist Rich Redmond
Mandy Harvey: The Courage to Have an Infinite Number of Dreams
Hunger to Do Something Amazing: From N.W.A. to Open Labs—Arabian Prince Gets Futuristic
OK Go Drummer Dan Konopka Talks Innovation in Music Performance and Video
Vanessa Carlton Settles in to Freedom as a Singer-songwriter
Country Music Star Hunter Hayes on Growing Up With Music
Legendary Songwriter and Producer Artie Kornfeld, on Meeting Fats Domino and Promoting the Woodstock Festival
No Hang Ups: Towne Credits Music Education Opportunities for Their Success and Shares Why They Named Their Van “Betty White.”
Sugarland's Kristian Bush on Family, Baked Beans, and Becoming a Singing Video Game Monster

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Questions about the Talking Up Music Education podcast? Contact Jessica Cortez.

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Community Spotlight

While we have tremendous support for music education from our community, School Board and administration, the "Best Communities" designation helps reinforce this commitment. The recognition brings public attention to the positive power of the arts, and has been a factor in getting increased arts funding.

- Richard Tinsley, Music Education Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools, 20 year designee

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