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NCMEA Podcast
Claim This Podcastby NCMEA - Howell Ledford
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Recent Episodes
July 1, 2026
Podcast 035 Liz May and Scott Wynne
<p>Episode Description</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>NCMEA Podcast</strong>, host Howie Ledford sits down with <strong>Professor Scott Wynne</strong> and <strong>Professor Liz May</strong> from Appalachian State University to discuss the upcoming <strong>Peak Summit</strong>.</p><p>The PEAK Summit (Professionals and Educators Audio K(C)onference) is a unique event hosted by App State in collaboration with the Carolina section of the Audio Engineering Society (AES). Designed specifically for audio industry professionals and educators, the conference offers advanced, vertical training, in-depth signal-flow analysis, and hands-on workshops—including DIY gear-building sessions such as assembling microphone boosters and tube amplifiers.</p><p>The guests highlight the schedule, the extensive list of high-profile industry sponsors (such as API, Solid State Logic, Shure, and DPA), and the event's educational value, including the availability of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits for educators.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Dates:</strong> July 23rd – July 26th</p></li><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Appalachian State University (Hayes School of Music), Boone, North Carolina</p></li><li><p><strong>Pass Options:</strong> All-access passes or individual day passes for Friday and Saturday.</p></li></ul><p>For more information, schedule details, and registration, visit the official page mentioned in the episode:</p><p><strong>music.appstate.edu/peaksummit</strong></p><p><br /></p>
April 9, 2026
Podcast Episode 34: Billie Feather
<p>In this episode of the NCMEA Podcast, host Howie Ledford sits down with Billie Feather. She is the Commercial Guitar Professor and the Popular Music Ensembles Coordinator at UNCG. She graduated from UNCSA with a bachelor's degree in Classical Guitar and a bachelor's degree from NC Central in Jazz Guitar. Her master’s degree is in Guitar from UNCSA with a focus on both Jazz and Classical Guitar. She also has a professional artist certificate in Audio Engineering from UNCSA. And to top all that off, she has bilateral hearing loss. </p><p><br /></p><p>We go into depth on how she manages her hearing loss in her classroom, gig life, and audio engineering. If you have ever been curious about how people who are hard of hearing, then this episode chronicles her challenges and successes as a hard-of-hearing musician. </p>
March 5, 2026
Podcast 033: Andrew Beach
<p>Episode Description – NCMEA Podcast with Andrew Beach</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>North Carolina Music Educators Association Podcast</strong>, host <strong>Howie Ledford</strong> sits down with <strong>Andrew Beach</strong>, Orchestra, Modern Band, and Piano teacher at <strong>Southwest Guilford High School</strong> and <strong>co-chair of the NCMEA Popular Music Committee</strong>.</p><p>Andrew shares insights into the growing world of <strong>popular music education</strong> and the work of the NCMEA Popular Music Committee in supporting teachers across North Carolina. The conversation explores what a <strong>popular music program can look like in today’s classrooms</strong>, how educators can begin building programs at their own schools, and the importance of <strong>creativity, accessibility, and culturally responsive teaching</strong> in music education.</p><p>Listeners will also learn about several exciting initiatives hosted by the committee, including <strong>SoundForge</strong>, the <strong>Singer-Songwriter and Music Producer Showcase</strong>, and professional development opportunities designed to help teachers bring <strong>modern band, songwriting, and music production</strong> into their curricula.</p><p>Andrew also shares his own journey into popular music education, discusses the power of community among music educators, and describes one of his favorite classroom activities—<strong>“Terrible Solos,”</strong> a creative exercise designed to break down the fear of improvisation and encourage students to embrace musical risk-taking.</p><p>Whether you’re a band, orchestra, chorus, or music technology teacher, this episode highlights ways that <strong>popular music education can expand opportunities for students and connect classrooms to the music students are already passionate about.</strong></p>
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