Mike is joined by three experienced music educators – Austin Scelzo, Matt Curley, and Liz Wolfe  -in a panel discussion covering all aspects of teaching and learning music. We get some surprising takes on the value of music theory, music education in public schools … and, why Mike took up the bassoon in junior high school! Listen in on this fun, informal and informative discussion. Enjoy!

Mentions in this Episode:

Austin Scelzo / @austinscelzo

Matt Curley / @matthew_curley

The Wernick Method

Summer Music Camps or Kids and Teems

Grants and Scholarships for Kids and Traditional Musicians

Bluegrass Jams Near Me

Events of Note:

Jam-uary Weekend, The Ashokan Center – January 16-18

Austin’s Fiddle Heaven – Pamona Beach FL March 13 - 15

Creative Strings Academy Retreat – Asheville NC June – July 2026

Music in this Episode (in order of Appearance):

“Second Fiddle Blues” – Austin Scelzo with Vickie Vaughn  

“Where Do We Go From Here” – Austin Scelzo, On the Trail

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