Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators

About Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators

Listen as Christian, a young composer, and Kara, a young choir director, interview music teachers of all kinds in order to learn everything they can about music education. This is the perfect podcast for beginning and veteran music educators alike, as well as composers and music students. Whether you teach choir, band, orchestra, or something else, all are welcome! It's time to go beyond the measure. Brought to you by Christian Fortner Music.

Publisher

Christian and Kara Fortner

Category

education · music · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Apr 2022

Latest episode

14 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

50 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Apr 2025

   #50: Making the Ensemble a Home for Students | With Brenda Justice

   Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! In our final episode of Season 2, we are beyond thrilled to have Brenda Justice, former choir director at Rouse High School, as our final guest - Christian's high school choir director! Brenda shares her experience in creating a culture that made a difference in the lives of countless students, as well as the true purpose of any educator: helping a student feel seen and at home. Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Br...

2. 

   31 Mar 2025

   #49: Focusing on What Matters Most in the Music Classroom

   Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! In this episode, Kara tells us about the growth she has experienced in the past year as an educator. One of the biggest areas has been a mindset-shift in focusing on what you need to grow, and not what others think! Browse Kara's TPT Store! Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Want a free piece of music for your ensemble to perform? Join Christian's mailing list! https://www.christianfortnermusic.com/mailings

3. 

   17 Feb 2025

   #48: Why Diversifying Your Musical Skillset Matters | With Cody Hutcheson

   Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! In this episode, Cody Hutcheson, Composer and Assistant Professor of Piano at Howard Payne University, joins us to discuss the variety of experiences he has had in the music profession and how each of them have benefited his understanding of music. This is also a great discussion about how each of us should work to diversify our own skillsets in music! Connect with Cody! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hutchesonmusic/ YouTube: https://www.you...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

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Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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