Episodes: 35
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 79 subscribers
Publicly listed emails
hello@bandroompod.com
bandroomtherapy@gmail.com
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Rachel Allen - Middle school band educator with 22 years of teaching experience in Charlestown, West Virginia.
Rick Schwartz - Band director and music educator focused on practical programming and repertoire decisions for school ensembles.
Ryan Ashley - Band leader and music educator involved in discussions about school band programs, state music organizations, and ensemble development.
Megan Vinther - Assessing Student Needs, Instrumentation, Score Study, Sight-reading, Adapting Parts, And Programming Concert Music.
Randall Standridge - Writing And Publishing Effective Educational Repertoire, Percussion And Low-brass Parts, Ensemble Fit, And Curating The Student Experience.
Jeff Simpson - Choosing Teachable Repertoire, Matching Music To Student Ability, Classroom Realities, And Long-term Musical Development.
Jordan White - Selecting Middle School Repertoire, Student Engagement, Ensemble Fit, Budgets, Instrumentation, And Developing Young Musicians.
Kara Reynolds - Arkansas Band Organizations, Regional Structures, Auditions, Honor Ensembles, Classifications, Repertoire Standards, And Professional Collaboration.
Delaware: State of Band
October 12, 2026
Delaware band programs are smaller, scrappier, and more connected than you think—and that’s exactly why they’re changing fast.Blaine Salerni and Brian Endlein reveal how music education really works in the First State, from decentralized decision-making and one-day State Arts Day to the growing push for jazz, modern band, steel drums, and more access for students.Delaware might be tiny, but its band world is packed with real challenges and real momentum. Blaine Salerni from Smyrna Middle Scho...
Measure 23: Banana Band Bash
October 08, 2026
What happens when a group of band kids, music teachers, and lifelong performers turn a love of brass music into stadium-sized entertainment?In this conversation, the Banana Band shares the musical paths that brought them together—from school band rooms and college struggles to wedding gigs, touring, and playing for packed crowds across the country. They talk about the mentors who kept them going, the pressure of performing without a safety net, and the unpredictable moments that make every sh...
Measure 22: Wait, We're Playing a Concert?!
October 01, 2026
Beginning band concerts can feel huge—for students, families, and directors. In this episode of Band Room Therapy, Ryan Ashley, Jeff Simpson, Bridget Steppen, and Nicole Vaughn share practical, encouraging ideas for planning a first concert that celebrates growth over perfection.They talk concert formats, helping anxious beginners feel safe on stage, choosing achievable music, involving families, setting expectations for concert etiquette, and the behind-the-scenes details that make the night...
Band Room Therapy is hosted by Rachel Allen and Rick Schwartz. Its publicly listed emails are hello@bandroompod.com and bandroomtherapy@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed emails for Band Room Therapy: hello@bandroompod.com and bandroomtherapy@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Band Room Therapy reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Band Room Therapy typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working K–12 band directors, music educators, jazz educators, composers, publishers, and leaders of school or state-level band programs with practical ensemble experience. Common among recent guests: Extensive classroom or ensemble-directing experience; Leadership in state or regional music-education organizations; Published or composed educational repertoire. Recent guests include Megan Vinther, Randall Standridge, and Jeff Simpson.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
Recent episodes cover Music Education, Band Directing, Repertoire, Concert Bands, and Jazz Bands. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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