Podcasts by The Aca-Education Podcast with Justin Glodich

Episode 59: Building an Online A Cappella Community with Chris Lombardi from 2022-02-28T17:54:46

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Chris Lombardi of Chris Lombardi A Cappella, a rapidly growing online community devoted to singing a cappella. Chris discusses his audio prod...

Episode 58: Evan Weisblatt, Changing the Middle School A Cappella Game from 2022-02-21T03:36:35

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Evan Weisblatt ( @mrweisblatt) about his middle school a cappella group, LionVoice, out of the Lower Moreland Township School District in PA....

Episode 57: Connor Martin & Andrew Orsie of Black to Gold from 2022-02-14T16:42:35

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Connor Martin (@cmartinmusic) and Andrew Orsie (@andreworsie) of NYC-Based A Cappella Group, Black to Gold (@blacktogoldmusic). The 3 discuss...

Episode 56: Galush, Award Winning Beatboxer and Live-Looper from 2022-01-24T04:56:21

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with award winning beatboxer and live looper, Galush. Galush discusses his love for live looping and gives some great insight on the history of be...

Episode 55: "The Domestic Musician" Jessica Peresta from 2022-01-17T21:15

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin sits down with The Domestic Musician herself, Jessica Peresta. Justin and Jessica give some valuable information to all educators, includi...

Episode 54: Dan Satter from 2022-01-10T02:10:14

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin chats with arranger and performer Dan Satter about merging musical theatre and a cappella, and his process for recording. Dan provides listeners wit...

Episode 53: 2021 Year in Review and Arranging Tips from 2022-01-03T03:08:26

Justin is BACK! After a brief hiatus, The Aca-Education Podcast is back in 2022! In Episode 53, Justin talks about his 2021; what went well and what some of the challenges were, and plans for 20...

Aca-Education Podcast UPDATE!!! from 2021-11-12T03:10:06

A quick message from Justin!

Episode 52: Audio Production in the Classroom with Lee Stovall from 2021-10-18T01:19:59

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Wisconsin educator Lee Stovall about his work incorporating audio production into his classroom. Lee talks about how his a cappella beginning...

Episode 51: The Legendary Sean Altman from 2021-10-07T00:50:23

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Sean Altman, co-founder of the legendary a cappella group , Rockapella. Sean talks about his time on Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego, h...

Episode 50: Jen Rafferty, Educator and Author from 2021-09-27T01:20:12

EPISODE 50! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT EVERY WEEK!

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Educator and Author Jen Rafferty, about finding our “...

Episode 49: Amanda Hanzlik from 2021-09-20T01:45:31

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Amanda Hanzlik, choral director at E.O. Smith High School in Storrs, CT about her path to discovering contemporary a cappella and how she has...

Episode 48: Nate Altimari of Rock Voices from 2021-09-13T04:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Nate Altimari, co-director of Rock Voices, America’s Community Rock Chorus. Nate talks about how his days in Hyannis Sound set the tone for h...

Episode 47: Composer Roger Emerson from 2021-09-06T02:30:46

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin talks with composer Roger Emerson. With over 500 choral titles in print and over 15 million copies in circulation, Roger talks about his career...

Episode 46- Season 2 Premiere with Justin Crichfield from 2021-08-30T04:00

On the Season 2 Premiere of Aca-Education, Justin talks with Justin Crichfield, vocal percussionist, arranger and producer about his musical journey. From his beginnings in Dayton, Ohio to his curr...

Episode 45: Season 1 Finale with Rob Dietz from 2021-06-23T02:40:20

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with a cappella mastermind Rob Dietz. From his humble beginnings in Ithaca, NY to becoming one of the most sought out names in the a cappella industr...

Episode 44: Isaiah Carter, Composer and Arranger from 2021-06-16T14:08:42

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with emerging composer and arranger Isaiah Carter. Isaiah talks about his arranging experience with Berklee's Pitch Slapped, and how his backgroun...

Episode 43: End of the School Year Activities! from 2021-06-09T01:18:06

On this weeks episode of Aca-Education, Justin offers some end of year activity ideas that incorporate a cappella into your classroom.

Episode 42: Potsdam Pitches Alyssa Sposato and Andrew Richardson from 2021-06-02T01:16:21

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Alyssa Sposato and Andrew Richardson of the Potsdam Pitches, the premiere mixed a cappella group at...

Episode 41: A Chat with Squad Harmonix from 2021-05-19T02:07:49

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Laura Saggers and members of SquadHarmonix, an award-winning a cappella training academy based in Los Angeles. From being featured on social ...

Episode 40: A Cappella Guru and Goddess, Amanda Cornaglia from 2021-05-12T01:26:35

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks a cappella guru and goddess, Amanda Cornaglia. Amanda discusses her involvement in the DC Metro A cappella scene, the growth of Acaville Radio, an...

Episode 39: Talking (Barber)Shop with Kohl Kitzmiller from 2021-05-05T02:05:31

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with award winning arranger and barbershopper, Kohl Kitzmiller. Kohl talks about his career singing in barbershop groups, providing rehearsal trac...

Episode 38: Talking the 2022 National A Cappella Convention with Dr. J.D. Frizzell from 2021-04-28T00:41:24

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Dr. J.D. Frizzell, President of the A Cappella Educators Association. JD talks about the upcoming 2022 National A Cappella Convention in Orla...

Episode 37: Teaching Neurodiverse Learners with Elise Hackl from 2021-04-21T01:48:41

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Special Education Educator Elise Hackl on working with neurodiverse students in the music classroom and how a cappella can be a beneficial to...

Episode 36: Charlie Kinnison of Kinnison Choral Co. from 2021-04-14T01:15:10

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Charlie Kinnison of The Kinnison Choral Company. Charlie discusses how he and his wife Carrie went from full time educators to entrepreneurs;...

Episode 35: The Enigmatic Paul Sperrazza from 2021-04-07T01:20:36

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with the enigmatic Paul Sperrazza on bringing energy into performance. Justin and Paul’s shared philosophy that ~Anyone Can Sing~ is discussed as ...

Episode 34: Emerging Educator Daryl Yasay from 2021-03-30T22:31:36

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin sits down with Educator, Conductor, and Clinician, Daryl Yasay. Daryl talks about his transition from the classroom to virtual coaching, his influence on th...

Episode 33: Katarina Henryson & Anders Edenroth, Founding Members of The Real Group from 2021-03-24T01:26:50

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin
speaks with the incomparable Katarina Henryson and Anders Edenroth
; founding members of Swedish vocal sensation, The Real
Group....

Episode 32: A Discussion with Dr. Jason Tramm from 2021-03-17T01:31:41

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with Dr. Jason Tramm, Director of Choral Activities at Seton Hall University. Jason discusses the changes he’s seen in the performance...

Episode 31: The Importance of Culturally Responsive Teaching and Social-Emotional Learning with Darlene Machacon from 2021-03-10T01:38:42

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with The Darling Music Teacher, Darlene Machacon. Darlene discusses the importance and significance of Culturally Responsive Teaching ...

Episode 30: Finding Balance with Jason Luciana from 2021-03-03T03:24:12

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with Jason Luciana, Choral and Theatre Director at Plymouth South High School in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Jason talks about his involv...

Episode 29: Gina Deaton, President of CASA from 2021-02-24T03:02:48

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with Gina Deaton, the President of the Contemporary A Cappella Society of America. Gina gives an update on CASA's programs and discuss...

Episode 28: Deke Sharon, The Godfather of Contemporary A Cappella from 2021-02-17T02:01:15

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with the "Godfather of Contemporary A Cappella" Deke Sharon. Deke shares behind the scenes stories from his work on Pitch Perfect, his...

Episode 27: Catching up with Chris Rossi of ReVoiced from 2021-02-10T05:00

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin catches up with Chris Rossi, founder of the vocal group ReVoiced. Chris talks his career beginnings, the ups and downs of being a performer, ...

Episode 26: World Beatboxing Champions Spiderhorse from 2021-02-03T05:00

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks the award winning beatboxing duo, Spiderhorse. Chris and Gene talk their experiences competing in international beatboxing championshi...

Episode 14 Trailer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the next episode of Aca-Education, I speak with Charlie Arthur about some of the tools needed in this wonderful thing we call a cappella! Episode 14 premieres October 28! --- Send in a voice ...

Coming October 21! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coming October 21- I share submitted stories from teachers and students from across the country about how they are navigating the beginning of the school year during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Contest Announcement!! Create Our Intro Music! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Looking for creative minds and arrangers to create a 30 second a cappella music intro for the Aca-Education Podcast! Each week we will feature a different arrangement! Send all recordings and quest...

Episode 25: How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? Practice and Kevin Taylor! from 2021-01-27T05:00

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with Kevin Taylor, Executive Director at Distinguished Concerts International New York. Kevin talks...

Episode 24: Jon Smith of The Swingles from 2021-01-20T05:00

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with the phenomenally talented Jon Smith of The Swingles.  Jon offers advice on how to build confidence as a soloist and how to f...

Episode 23: Claude McKnight, Take 6 from 2021-01-13T05:00

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with Claude McKnight, the 10 time GRAMMY Award Winner and Founding Member of the legendary vocal group, Take 6. Claude shares stories fro...

Episode 22: 2020 Year in Review and Goals for 2021 from 2021-01-06T05:00

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin shares his 2020 Year in Review and goals for starting off 2021 strong.

Opening- Evergreen Voiceover

Aca-Educat...

Episode 21: Choral Clarity with Adam Paltrowitz from 2020-12-30T05:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks Adam Paltrowitz, educator, composer, and founder of Choral Clarity. Adam shares his educational philosophy and offers up some tips and sugges...

Episode 20: Pipeline Vocal Project, The A Cappella Queens of Alaska from 2020-12-23T05:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with the members of Pipeline Vocal Project, the A Cappella Queens of Alaska. Justin and the ladies of PVP discuss their history, their succes...

Episode 19: Competition Season Done Virtually: An Interview with Amanda Newman from 2020-12-16T05:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Amanda Newman, Executive Director of Varsity Vocals about Competition. Justin and Amanda speak the...

Episode 18: Songwriting, Beatboxing, Social Media, Oh My! An Interview with Paige Zilba from 2020-12-09T05:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with social media superstar, Paige Zilba, whose TikTok and Instagram videos have earned her over 6 million followers! Justin and Paige talk a...

Episode 17: Efficient Rehearsal Techniques with Ryan Stuempges from 2020-11-18T05:00

On this episode of the Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with Ryan Stuempges of Gale-Ettrick-Trempleau High School in Wisconsin about Efficient Rehearsal Techniques. Ryan goes in-depth on the...

Episode 16: Beatboxing Royalty: Advice for Everyone from 2020-11-11T05:00

On this episode of The Aca-Education Podcast, Justin talks beatboxing with Meghan "MC Beats" Costa, Listen

Episode 15: Talking Music Tech with Michael Sanchez from 2020-11-04T05:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Michael Sanchez (Evergreen Voiceover), Director of Music at Skyridge Middle School in Camas, Washington about some of the gear and tech he is...

Episode 14: Essential Tools for Aca-Success with Charlie Arthur from 2020-10-28T04:00

On this episode of The Aca-Education Podcast, Justin speaks with Charlie Arthur, Vocal percussionist and arranger extraordinaire about some of th...

Episode 13: Listener Submitted Stories About the New School Year from 2020-10-21T04:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin shares stories from teachers and students across the country about their experiences during the opening of the new school year, and the challenges they a...

Episode 12: The Theme Team! Mayta Cohen, Tehillah Alphonso, Michael Stolar, Saul De Anda & Yonatan Konstantine from 2020-10-14T04:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Mayta Cohen, Tehillah Alphonso, Saul De Anda, Michael Stolar, and Yonatan Konstantine, the young, brilliant team behind the Aca-Education the...

Episode 11- International Barbershop Champion Drew Wheaton from 2020-10-07T04:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with International Barbershop Champion Drew Wheaton. Drew and Justin talk barbershop singing, educational...

Episode 10: An Interview with Billy Alzaher, Director of Alzapella from 2020-09-30T04:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with New Jersey educator and director of Alzapella, Billy Alzaher. Billy and Justin talk handling auditions, holding rehearsals and managing your ...

Episode 9: An Interview with Jake Berglin of Florida International University from 2020-09-23T04:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Jacob Berglin of Florida International University on navigating your way teaching in a pandemic. Jacob provides some suggestions for how to h...

Episode 8: A Discussion with Cut Off Studios: Part 2 from 2020-09-16T04:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with the Kyle Howard, VP of Production at Cut Off Studios about sharing his passion, experiences, and expertise with the a cappella community...

Episode 7: A Discussion with Cut Off Studios: Part 1 from 2020-09-09T04:00:08

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with the team at Cut Off Studios about sharing their passion, experiences, and expertise with the a cappella community. Community. Education....

Episode 6: Arranging: Process and Practice with Katherine Bodor, Jeff Bratz & Bryan Sharpe from 2020-09-02T04:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with music composers/arrangers Katherine Bodor, Listen

Episode 5: Improvisation in Your Classroom with Evan Feist & Dr. Marc Silverberg from 2020-08-26T04:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Evan Feist and Dr. Marc Silverberg about Improvisation in Your Classroom. From creating music organically to improvisational games, Evan and ...

Episode 4- The Importance of Inclusiveness, with Heather Newkirk, Isaiah Hawkins, and Daniel Valenzuela from 2020-08-19T04:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin has a roundtable discussion with Heather Newkirk, Isaiah Hawkins and Daniel Valenzuela about the Importance of Inclusiveness. From ways to approach a&nbs...

Episode 3: Community Building with Betsy Stambach-Fuller from 2020-08-12T04:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Betsy Stambach-Fuller on community outreach and building a name for your group. From utilizing local resources to building a virtual portfoli...

Episode 2: Kari Francis, The AcaProfessor from 2020-08-05T13:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with the AcaProfessor Kari Francis on all things a cappella. From arranging to barbershop, Kari provides some ...

Episode 1: Welcome to Aca-Education! from 2020-08-05T04:00

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin will discuss the ins and outs of starting a vocal group. From auditions to performance, this episode will help thos...

Coming Soon! The Aca-Education Podcast with Justin Glodich from 2020-06-27T20:50:49

Hello everyone,

I’m Justin Glodich, vocal percussionist, former reality show contestant, and current music educator, inviting you to come join me for some Aca-Edu...