From the Margins: What Music Theory Doesn't Want You To Know
A podcast party where we gossip about music theory’s deepest, darkest secrets… and you’re invited!
Podcasting since 2024 • 8 episodes
From the Margins: What Music Theory Doesn't Want You To Know
Latest Episodes
Ep. 6: ABOLISH COMP EXAMS
In this episode, we discuss issues with our comprehensive exams, solutions, and the possibility of getting rid of them altogether (!!!), through the lens of abolition.To learn more about abolition, we recommend reading:Angela Davi...
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Episode 6
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Ep. 5: Where Music Is Heard
UPDATE: We were in the news this week! Go check out the article at Eugene Weekly. (Thank you to William Kennedy!) In this episode, we talk about where music is heard...
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Episode 5
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Ep. 4: Vocal Timbre & Identity
In this episode, we talk about one of our favorite musical topics: vocal timbre and identity! We use examples from the Superbowl - "The Star Spangled Banner" - as well as our own in-progress dissertations - Disney Princesses and Chappell Roan r...
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Ep. 3: Dear K&K (pedagogy edition)
In this episode, we ask and answer pedagogy questions in the spirit of becoming better teachers, sharing ideas, and best supporting students! Questions include:(1) I have great content but my students are drooling on themselves. What...
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Ep. 2: A Tale of Two Academies: Case Studies
In this episode, we continue talking about who gets to belong in both music academia and popular music genres, including Dolly Parton, Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Mickey Guyton, Florence Price, and Mari Esabel Valverde. Lesson plans, links...
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