Podcasts by Note Doctors
Note Doctors is a podcast all about music theory and music theory pedagogy. Each episode features an interview with an innovative music theory instructor. The podcast is hosted by three university theory instructors: Paul Thomas, Jenn Weaver, and Ben Graf.
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Episode 34: Becky Morrison - Music theory for the music ed major from 2022-01-31T06:00:01
In the first of a series of episodes where we ask what different types of music majors need from music theory, Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Becky Morrison, associate professor of music and cha...
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Episode 33: 2021 Recap from 2022-01-17T06:00
Paul, Jenn, and Ben recap their own semester of teaching theory and aural skills and their goals for spring semester 2022.
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Episode 32: Corralling the Chorale - Chelsea Burns, William O'Hara, Marcelle Pierson, Katherine Pukinskis, Peter Smucker, William van Geest from 2021-12-13T06:00:02
In this our second episode made in collaboration with the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy, Paul, Jenn, and Ben welcome six music theory scholars to discuss their forthcoming article in the JMTP en...
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Episode 31: Aaron Grant - Cultivating career skills through public music theory and community engaged learning from 2021-11-29T06:00:02
This episode features our first collaboration with the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy! Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Aaron Grant, Assistant Professor of Music Theory at Missouri Western State...
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Episode 30: Rebecca Jemian - Perspectives from a former AP Music Theory Chief Reader from 2021-11-15T06:00:03
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Rebecca Jemian, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Theory at the University of Louisville. A former chief reader for the AP Music Theory Exam, Dr. Jemian...
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Episode 29: Nicole Biamonte - Analyzing timbre, texture, and form in popular music from 2021-11-01T05:00:01
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Nicole Biamonte, associate professor of music theory at McGill University. Dr. Biamonte discusses the challenges of teaching pop music analysis and explains why t...
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Episode 28: Jan Miyake - Creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive music theory curriculum from 2021-10-18T05:00:03
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Jan Miyake, chair and associate professor of Music Theory at Oberlin College & Conservatory. Dr. Miyake explains the exciting curriculum changes underway at Oberli...
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Episode 27: Cynthia Gonzales - Tools and strategies for aural skills success from 2021-10-04T05:00:01
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Cynthia Gonzales, Associate Professor of Music at Texas State University. A recipient of numerous teaching awards, Dr. Gonzales discusses the challenges of teachin...
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Episode 26: Malia Jade Roberson - Becoming a music theory entrepreneur from 2021-09-20T05:00:04
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Malia Jade Roberson, owner of the online business "Music Theory Shop" and Lecturer in Performing Arts, Music at California State University, Channel Islands. Dr. R...
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Episode 25: 12tone (Cory Arnold) - Being a music theory YouTuber from 2021-09-06T05:00:03
Paul, Jenn, and Ben kickoff season 2 by talking with Cory Arnold, better known as the YouTuber 12tone. Cory provides a sneak peak at how they create their videos and discusses the role educational...
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Episode 24: Summer Shorts 7 from 2021-08-23T05:00:02
Paul, Jenn, and Ben share their favorite musical examples that "break the rules."
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Episode 23: Summer Shorts 6 from 2021-08-09T05:00:04
We pit two note doctors against each other in a debate over the best way to teach harmonic dictation. In one corner we have Jenn with the do-ti line and in the other corner we have Ben with the har...
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Episode 22: Summer Shorts 5 from 2021-07-26T05:00:01
Paul, Jenn, and Ben share new musical examples for teaching modal mixture.
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Episode 21: Summer Shorts 4 from 2021-07-12T05:00:05
Paul, Jenn, and Ben share new musical examples for augmented sixth chords.
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Episode 20: Summer Shorts 3 from 2021-06-28T05:00:04
Paul, Jenn, and Ben share new musical examples for teaching modulations.
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Episode 19: Summer Shorts 2 from 2021-06-14T05:00:02
Paul, Jenn, and Ben share new musical examples for teaching embellishing tones.
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Episode 18: Summer Shorts 1 from 2021-05-31T05:00:04
Paul, Jenn, and Ben share new musical examples for teaching the major and minor scales.
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Episode 17: Season 1 Recap from 2021-05-04T05:00:01
Paul, Jenn, and Ben reflect on the first season of guests and topics. Season 2 will be coming out in September 2021!
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Episode 16: Charlotte Botha - Conducting an effective aural skills course from 2021-04-19T05:00
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Charlotte Botha, Director of Choral Activities at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. Charlotte compares and contrasts American music education with her own musical upbri...
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Episode 15: Richard Desinord - Analyzing R&B and Neo-Soul music in the theory classroom from 2021-04-05T05:00
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Richard Desinord, theory professor at Howard University. Richard shares his research on R&B and Neo-Soul music, explains how he applies it in the theory classroom, and...
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Episode 14: David Newman - Singing solfege songs from 2021-03-22T05:00
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with David Newman, instructor of voice and aural skills at James Madison University. Well-known for his Youtube solfege song videos, David talks with us about why he starte...
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Episode 13: Leigh VanHandel - Overcoming imposter syndrome from 2021-03-08T06:00:03
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Leigh VanHandel, associate professor of music theory at the University of British Columbia. Editor of "The Routledge Companion to Music Theory Pedagogy", Dr. VanHandel...
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Episode 12: Akira Sato - Guiding students through the AP Music Theory curriculum from 2021-02-22T06:00:05
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Akira Sato, the full time AP Music Theory teacher at Plano West Senior High School in Plano, Texas. A member of the AP Music Theory Test Development Committee who regu...
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Episode 11: Gary Karpinski - Acquiring aural skills from 2021-02-08T06:00:08
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Gary Karpinski, Professor of Music at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The author of numerous ear training texts, Dr. Karpinski shares his wealth of knowledge ...
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Episode 10: Elizabeth West Marvin - Writing theory textbooks for the 21st-century musician from 2021-01-25T06:00:01
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk Elizabeth West Marvin, the Minehan Family Professor and Professor of Music Theory at the Eastman School of Music. The co-author of numerous theory textbooks, Dr. Marvin sha...
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Episode 9: J. Daniel Jenkins - Taking music theory into the public sphere from 2021-01-11T06:00:04
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with J. Daniel Jenkins, associate professor of music theory at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Jenkins discusses his work in the area of public music theory and share...
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Episode 8: Recounting our favorite things from fall semester 2020 from 2020-12-21T06:00:05
In a spirit of gratitude and festive good will, Paul, Jenn, and Ben list their favorite things about the past semester of teaching theory and aural skills.
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Episode 7: John Mortensen - Teaching historic improvisation from 2020-12-07T06:00:04
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. John Mortensen, Professor of Piano at Cedarville University and an internationally recognized leader in the revival of classical improvisation. Dr. Mortensen share...
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Episode 6: Recapping the pedagogy sessions at SMT from 2020-11-21T06:00:01
Paul, Jenn, and Ben discuss the pedagogy sessions and topics presented at the annual Society for Music Theory Conference.
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Episode 5: Jenny Beavers - Engaging students through music theory clubs from 2020-11-02T06:00:03
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Jenny Beavers, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Beavers shares her enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduate student...
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Episode 4: Jena Root - Keeping music at the center of theory fundamentals from 2020-10-19T05:00:02
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Jena Root, Professor and Music Theory Coordinator for the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University. Dr. Root discusses her experience teaching theory ov...
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Episode 3: Blaise Ferrandino - Making every step in the process count from 2020-10-05T17:00:04
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Blaise Ferrandino, professor and division chair of music theory and composition at Texas Christian University. Dr. Ferrandino shares with us his unique approach to...
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Episode 2: Rachel Mann - Coding for music theorists from 2020-09-21T17:00:03
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Rachel Mann, Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Dr. Mann is one of the creators of Harmonia, an online theory teaching soft...
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Episode 1: Jennifer Snodgrass - Observing how the best theory teachers teach from 2020-09-09T00:17:13
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass, professor of music theory in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University. Dr. Snodgrass discusses her new book "Teaching Music Th...
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Episode 1: Jennifer Snodgrass - Observing how the best theory teachers teach from 2020-09-09T00:17:13
Paul, Jenn, and Ben talk with Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass, professor of music theory in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University. Dr. Snodgrass discusses her new book "Teaching Music Th...
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