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English
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6 episodes
since Aug. 17, 2026
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On this episode, Allison speaks with Brevan Hampden, drum set professor, and founder and director of the Latin Jazz Ensemble at University of North Carolina Greensboro. He is also a performer with a focus on Afro-Cuban jazz. They dive into emotional intelligence, intersectionality, neurodivergence,…

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Allison sits down with Dr. Rachel Drury, research lecturer and co-lead of the MA music psychology program at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, a World Top Ten institution for music and performing arts education. They discuss Rachel’s work in children’s hospice and the creation of BabyO, Dr. Drur…
Allison speaks with Dr. Amanda Moreno, a music education specialist at Ball State University, for a thoughtful conversation on the somatic practice of body mapping and its impact on musical learning. They explore how the midbrain, nervous system, and emotional regulation shape students’ experiences…
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