We chat about the differences between preserving music by writing it down versus passing it along aurally, and also the differences in learning from those sources.... and how technology may be changing everything... again. The Folk Music Educator podcast is hosted by Phil Kramer and Erin Mae Lewis -- two full-time Music Educators who talk about teaching bluegrass, Oldtime, Irish, and more in the modern new media landscape ..read more

Are folk music and technology opposites? Join us for the conversation! The Folk Music Educator podcast is hosted by Phil Kramer and Erin Mae Lewis -- two full-time Music Educators who talk about teaching bluegrass, Oldtime, Irish, and more in the modern new media landscape. Learn more at https://www.folkmusiceducator.com ..read more

A meandering conversation through topics related to finances for our music studios!! The Folk Music Educator podcast is hosted by Phil Kramer and Erin Mae Lewis -- two full-time Music Educators who talk about teaching bluegrass, Oldtime, Irish, and more in the modern new media landscape ..read more

This week's live-stream from Phil and Erin was thwarted by power-outages and illness. We'll be back to our live stream schedule next week. In the meantime, here's one from the archives of "recorded, but not published" content. In June of 2023, Erin was in Scotland and we shared a lovely conversation about our summer plans and adventures ..read more

A meandering conversation through the topics of genre, culture, and how technology changes it.  The Folk Music Educator podcast is hosted by Phil Kramer and Erin Mae Lewis -- two full-time Music Educators who talk about teaching bluegrass, Oldtime, Irish, and more in the modern new media landscape.   ..read more

After a bit of a hiatus (while still recording, but not editing and uploading!!), Phil Kramer and Erin Mae Lewis are back to talk about their year-end reflections and new-year plans.  ..read more

Hosts Phil Kramer and Erin Mae are gearing up for Festival Season! They chat about the differences between festivals and camps, how in-person events differ from online events, and share childhood memories of festival moments that shaped their musicianship. This episode will help you get prepared and excited for whatever events you are participating in this summer ..read more

Season 2, Episode 3: Hosts Phil Kramer and Erin Mae chat about Time Management strategies -- big picture planning, daily routines, and incorporating musical practice in our lives. From sticker charts to tune breaks to the Shrubbery method, we're full of tools that *sometimes* help us.    ..read more

Season 2, Episode 2: Hosts Phil Kramer and Erin Mae chat about Andragogy [the method and practice of teaching adult learners] versus Pedagogy [the art, science, or profession of teaching... children], their different experiences with teaching adults versus teaching children, and the importance of understanding and connecting with our students where they are ..read more

Season 1, Episode 2: From the Archives- Hosts Phil Kramer and Erin Mae chat about St Patrick's Day, cultural appropriation versus appreciation, and helping our students learn the history of folk music. Originally recorded on St Patrick's Day 2022 ..read more