THE FLIPSIDE
The Flipside is a space for rethinking music education. Through honest reflection, bold ideas, and real-world experiences, this blog challenges traditional assumptions and explores what music learning can become. From modern band and inclusive practices to creativity, community, and lifelong musicianship, The Flipside looks beyond “the way it’s always been” and asks what truly serves students.
What Kind of Musician Are We Trying to Develop?
Designing Musical Growth – Essay 1
That simple question has reshaped how I think about music education. In this essay, I introduce a new framework for understanding musical growth—not just as technical development, but as a journey from Technical, to Embodiment, to Sharing. What if the ultimate goal of music education is helping students use music to make a difference in someone else's life?