As a followup to the two earlier podcasts about using Jamulus for live synchronous online music rehearsing and performing, this podcast captures the experiences of a woodwind trio. You know the routine …. grab a cup of your favourite brew, find a comfy chair and enjoy this conversation with Judith Douglas and Ginny Scarfino. Resources: Jamulus Facebook Group Jamulus software download    Getting Started with Jamulus Jamulus Mac tips Jamulus 1: https://blog.markwcarbone.ca/2020/07/17/vcsp-20/ Jamulus update: https://blog.markwcarbone.ca/2020/12/11/virtual-coffee-shop-podcast-21-jamulu ..read more

As a follow up to our first podcast about Jamulus, today Bob and I provide an update to our journey. You know the drill … grab a cup of your favourite coffee brew and enjoy the conversation! Resources: Jamulus Facebook Group Jamulus software download    Getting Started with Jamulus Jamulus Mac tips ~Mark ..read more

Last week, friend and fellow educator Stephen Hurley reached out to me so do a spontaneous chat on VoicEd radio to celebrate International Clarinet Day (Nov. 16). I readily accepted. Music is a strong connection that Stephen and I share so this was a great opportunity to connect around this passion. Here is our November 16th 7:00 a.m. interview. ~Mark ..read more

As a musician, tech enthusiast and educator, I have always hoped a time would come that it would be possible to rehearse, jam or perform live over the internet with people in different locations in affordable ways. With all the technology development over the last couple of decades, the time is now. In this podcast with my long time friend, musician and fellow educator Bob Duff,  we share reflections on our journey to the Jamulus software and our experiences along the way to piano (Bob) and clarinet (me) online live synchronous music making. You know the drill … grab a cup of your favour ..read more

This session of the Virtual Coffee Shop podcast features a conversation with Anita Brooks Kirkland, Jane Mitchinson and Jen Taylor exploring the idea of education co-existing with covid-19. There are many implications to consider with K-12 education in September 2020, virtual libraries, use of technology, collaboration, equity and change of practice to name a few. Pour a cup of your favourite coffee bean brew and enjoy the conversation with Anita, Jen and Jane. https://markcarbone.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/virtualcoffeeshoppodcast-0019-abk-jt-jm.wav ~Mark ..read more

This Virtual Coffee Shop podcast is a follow up to to this podcast  with Shannon Clark recorded one year ago after meeting Shannon in April 2019. In this episode I am joined by Shannon’s daughter Mackenzie who shares a classroom perspective on using the Balanced Cafe app and the http://www.4theluvoffood.com website with her grade 8 students. New features in the app are also highlighted. It is really nice to see a project and goal come together. Grab a cup of your favourite brew, or perhaps an iced coffee at this time of year and enjoy the podcast with Shannon and Mackenzie.   https ..read more

Happy May! Today’s episode of the Virtual Coffee Shop podcast features an interview with Sue Kwiecien, the inspirational lead of Cube for Teachers (  https://cubeforteachers.com/  ).  In our conversation we explore the history, philosophy and upcoming new features for the site and ever growing international user community. You know the drill … grab a cup of your favourite brew and enjoy the conversation. https://markcarbone.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/virtualcoffeeshoppodcast-0017-cube.wav   ~Mark ..read more

This episode of the Virtual Coffee Shop podcast welcomes guests Anita Brooks Kirkland and David Loertscher. Our podcast conversation explores the Virtual Library, collaboration and some design ideas. Grab a cup of your favourite brew and settle in to a comfy chair and enjoy the conversation! https://markcarbone.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/virtualcoffeeshoppodcast-0016-anitabkdavidl2.wav ~Mark ..read more

The COVID-19 situation is certainly a unique scenario for us all to experience. I hope you are healthy and safe where ever you are. I have been impressed with the amount of positive sharing of suitable activities for families and children. I also have noticed the generosity of many companies who have offered free or reduced price access to their products. Of particular interest to me is in the music arena, where Moog, Korg, Roland, Arturia and many others have provided an interesting selection of apps as an example. As I have been learning the apps and enjoying the wide range of capabilities a ..read more

This post features a podcast with Anita Brooks Kirkland, a wonderful friend, colleague and fellow clarinetist. This podcast is the first in a planned series focusing on Canadian School Libraries.         Pour a cup of your favourite brew and enjoy our overview conversation to kick off this topic. https://markcarbone.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/virtualcoffeeshoppodcast-0015-anitabk01.wav Resources:   Canadian School Libraries ~Mark ..read more