Episodes

  • S3 Episode 18 - Peers & Play
    Apr 29 2026

    In this episode, we discuss how peers and play affect the “social sandbox” within arts classrooms to support collaboration and experimentation.

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    19 mins
  • S3 Episode 17 - Projects & Passion
    Apr 15 2026

    In this episode, we break down the first two pillars of Mitchel Resnick’s book, “Lifelong Kindergarten” to discuss the importance of projects and passion to fuel a student-centered arts education experience.

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    24 mins
  • S3 Episode 16 - Using Neuro-Arts Research to Support Advocacy
    Apr 1 2026

    In this episode, we talk about how you can leverage the neuroscientific research from Your Brain on Art to reframe your program as a biological necessity for student brain development, mental health, and social-emotional learning.

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    21 mins
  • S3 Episode 15 - Applications & Practices of Neuro Aesthetics
    Mar 18 2026

    In this episode, we discuss some of the ways that the ideas discussed in the book “Your Brain on Art” are applied to issues of physical and mental health.

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    21 mins
  • S3 Episode 14 - Neuro Aesthetics: Ideas from “Your Brain on Art”
    Mar 4 2026

    In this episode, we dive into the meaning of neuro aesthetics, what an aesthetic mindset is, and how the arts assist in defining our experiences.

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    23 mins
  • S3 Episode 13 - Saying Yes to Your Students
    Feb 18 2026

    In this episode, we dig deeper into our conversation with Danielle Collins focusing on increasing student agency, access, and ownership with an eye towards career readiness.

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    20 mins
  • S3 Episode 12 - A Conversation with Danielle Collins
    Feb 4 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with music educator and educational consultant, Danielle Collins to discuss her journey from traditional music education to a more progressive approach focusing career preparations in the music industry.

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    25 mins
  • S3 Episode 11 - Cultivating Joy Through the Arts
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we offer some practical experiences and instructional/behavioral strategies in order to build communities while creating opportunities for connection and joy through the arts.

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    22 mins