Her Music Academia

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  Protest Music in the Civil Rights Movement (with Dr. Stephen Stacks) 27.07.2026 1h 12min

  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Stephen Stacks (North Carolina Central University) all about his musical upbringing as a multi-instrumentalist, his time studying musicology at UNC Chapel Hill, and what he’s currently teaching at NCCU. We also discuss his most recent book The Resounding Revolution: Freedom Song After 1968, all about the music of the long Civil Rights Movement.Stephen’s bookStephen’s websitePlaylist of music mentioned in Stephen’s bookMy episode with Candace Baileybell hooks on Beyoncé
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  Lingua Ignota and Metal Music (with Dr. Olivia Lucas) 29.06.2026 1h 1min

  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Olivia Lucas (Louisiana State University) all about her musical upbringing as a vocalist, her time studying music theory at Harvard, and what she’s teaching at LSU. We also chat about how her early interest in metal music led to her current research on Lingua Ignota, who blends references to art music and classical vocal training with noise and extended techniques.TW: domestic violence, religious traumaOlivia’s SMT-Pod EpisodeOlivia’s 2018 Meshuggah articleOlivia’s 2021 Meshuggah articleOlivia’s 2014 article on experience of extreme loudness at a Sunn O))) concert2024 Teaching Difficult Topics book Olivia’s forthcoming chapter on Lingua Ignota and Eminem“That He May Not Rise Again” by Lingua IgnotaJonathan Pieslak’s article on MeshuggahAssimilate by S. Alexander Reed
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  Co-Performance (with Dr. Jennifer Ronyak) 27.04.2026 1h 11min

  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jennifer Ronyak (Institute of Music Aesthetics, University of Music and Performing Arts Graz) about her musical upbringing as a pianist, her time studying musicology at Eastman, and the major differences between music graduate programs in different countries. We also discuss her 2017 performance and analysis article “Meeting Barthes at Fischer-Dieskau’s Mill: Co-Performance, Linguistic Identity, and a Lied.”Jennifer’s articleBoccherini’s Body by Elizabeth LeGuinMy episode of SMT-Pod
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  The AP Music Theory Exam (with Dr. Melissa Hoag) 30.03.2026 1h 13min

  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Melissa Hoag (Oakland University) about her musical upbringing as a pianist, her path to music theory, her time as coeditor of the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy, and her work as editor of Expanding The Canon and a forthcoming textbook. We also discuss the AP College Board Music Theory exam, the yearly grading session with over one hundred college professors and high school teachers, and how YOU can get involved as an AP reader!Melissa’s episode of SMT-PodMy episode with Christine BooneExpanding The Canon: Black Composers in the Music Theory ClassroomJournal of Music Theory PedagogyMy Summer in Review 2024My Summer in Review 2025
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  Women and Queer Folks in Indie Rock (with Dr. Dan DiPiero) 23.02.2026 1h 27min

  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Dan DiPiero (Boston University) about his curriculum at BU, his new Substack newsletter and podcast, and writing for public audiences. We also dive into their newest book, Big Feelings: Queer and Feminist Indie Rock After Riot Grrrl, as well as their forthcoming research on crushes in music.This episode is dedicated to Christine Capetola, an amazing scholar in African American studies who passed away in 2024.My first episode with DanDan’s second book Big FeelingsDan’s first book Contingent EncountersDan’s Substack newsletterDan’s podcastMy episode with Brad OsbornReasons and Feelings by Sarah MesleLauren Berlant on non-soverigntyReal Pain by Indigo de Souza
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  Performance and Analysis (with Dr. Cecilia Oinas) 26.01.2026 1h 22min

  In this episode, I chat with Cecilia Oinas (University of the Arts Helsinki, Sibelius Academy) about her musical upbringing as a pianist, her path to music theory, and her budding research on politeness and etiquette in chamber ensembles. We also discuss her recent paper presentation at the SMT annual meeting in Minneapolis, which analyses the relationship between the piano and the vocal line in the songs of Richard Strauss.Cecilia’s websiteCecilia’s article on the songs of SaariahoCecilia’s episode of SMT-VCecilia’s article on four-handed piano trios of Mendelssohn and SchumannEthics and aesthetics in Jazz by Duranti, Throop, and McCoyMy episode of SMT-PodMy recording of “My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord” by Florence PriceMusic Theory Online
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  Fall 2025 in Review 29.12.2025 1h 49min

  In this solo episode, I chat all about the past semester including traveling for opera auditions, presenting at this year’s SMT/AMS annual meeting, and finishing my first dissertation chapter. I also discuss my yearly theme for 2025 and ponder what I’ll be focusing on in 2026. Please get in touch if you’d like to be a podcast guest in the new year!My article in Music Theory SpectrumSMT-PodMy episode of SMT-PodMy episode with Jordan BrownMy episodes with Lee Thomas RichardsonMy first Beyoncé episodeAudre Lorde’s "Uses of the Erotic"CGP Grey’s video on yearly themesGet in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation (with Daniel Kumapayi) 17.11.2025 41min

  In this bonus episode, I chat with Daniel Kumapayi about his upbringing as a double bassist, his experience studying at the University of Michigan, and the founding of the Pan Africanist art music foundation, Àkójọpọ̀. Make sure you check out the amazing resources on their website and follow their social media to stay up to date on their projects!Quick correction: at 10:47, we meant to mention San Fransisco Symphony, instead of Conservatory.TW: brief mention of suicide 25:13–25:50Àkójọpọ̀’s websiteÀkójọpọ̀ on FacebookÀkójọpọ̀ on InstagramOptimize GrantDetroit Public School pay high school students for tutoringBawo NdiyabongaGet in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Summer 2025 in Review 29.09.2025 1h 40min

  In this solo episode, I chat all about my summer shenanigans including traveling for research in June, traveling for singing in July, and (quite honestly) an August meltdown. I also discuss my theme of the year and what’s coming up on the podcast this fall. Stay tuned for my next semester in review episode in December, as well as some bonus episodes in the coming months!My MGMC lecture recitalTisha CampbellMy TAAM conference performanceMy episode with Kyra GauntMy episode with Phil EwellMy episode with Louise ToppinBarbara ChristianMy Summer 2024 in Review episodeCGP Grey’s yearly theme videoMy article in Music Theory SpectrumMy HMA Book Club introduction episodeHMA on SubstackGet in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Popular Music Mashups (with Dr. Christine Boone) 08.09.2025 1h 13min

  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Christine Boone (University of North Carolina Ashville, St. Olaf College) about her musical upbringing as a vocalist, her path to music theory, and her forthcoming textbook project with Brad Osborn. We also discuss her research on mashups in popular music, including the gendered dynamics of pairing songs across genres. Christine’s article on mashup typologyChristine’s article on gender dynamics in mashupsChristine’s website and blogMy episode with Brad OsbornMy episode with Jordan BrownDJ Earworm’s 2009 MashupDJ Schmolli’s The Trooper BelieverGet in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Analyzing Sign Language Music (with Dr. Anabel Maler) 21.07.2025 1h 15min

  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Anabel Maler (University of British Columbia) about her musical upbringing as a flutist, her path to music theory, and her interest in learning American Sign Language. We also dive into her new book Seeing Voices, which discusses music making practices and musical experiences in various deaf communities. Seeing Voices: Analyzing Sign Language MusicAnabel’s 2013 Music Theory Online articleAnabel’s 2021 Music Theory Online article Timothy Chenette on aural skillsGet in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Winter 2025 in Review 26.05.2025 1h 42min

  In this episode, I chat all about my past semester of continuing this year's touring season with Opera For The Young, giving my first lecture recital, and formally starting my dissertation research. I also give an update on the podcast release schedule this summer and contemplate the goals I have for the upcoming season.Consider joining the HMA book club for our next meeting in early July! Sign up for free on Substack to get all of the relevant book club information.Opera For The YoungPodcast episode on King Harald's SagaMy recording of King Harald's Saga on YouTubeMy lecture recitalMy SMT-Pod publicationMidwest Graduate Music ConsortiumMy episode with Dr. Louise ToppinGet in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival (with The Dolphins Quartet) 19.05.2025 35min

  In this episode, I chat with The Dolphins Quartet (violinists Luke Henderson and Issac Park, violist James Preucil, and cellist Ian Maloney) about their backgrounds in music, their time at The Juilliard School, and how they met and started working together. We also discuss their rehearsal process, how they choose repertoire to perform, how they compose music for themselves, and their collaborations with living composers. Finally, we talk about their experience performing in the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival and their upcoming performance with the festival this summer.Join us for our May book club meeting on Saturday, May 24th at 3:00 pm EST! Find us on Substack to get all of the book club details!The Dolphins Quartet websiteThe Great Lakes Chamber Music FestivalProject Music Heals UsKneisel Hall Music FestivalGet in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Music and Cognition (with Dr. Cora Palfy) 28.04.2025 1h 22min

  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Cora Palfy (Washington and Jefferson College) about her musical upbringing as a singer, her time studying music theory and cognition at Northwestern, and her music theory pedagogy article on "the hidden curriculum." We also dive into her 2022 book Musical Agency and The Social Listener, which discusses music as an agent that acts upon the listener through narrative. Join us for our next HMA book club meeting in May! Sign up at hermusicacademia.com/book-club to get all of the information about the next meeting!Cora on Academia.eduMusical Agency and The Social ListenerRobert Hatten's A Theory of Virtual Agency for Western Art MusicArnie Cox's "Embodying Music: Principles of the Mimetic Hypothesis"Hidden Brain podcast with Nicholas EpleyMy episode on Suzanne CusickMy episode with Vivian LuongGet in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé: Part Two (with Lee Thomas Richardson) 31.03.2025 1h 32min

  In this episode, I chat with Lee Thomas Richardson about Beyoncé's eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, including its reception by the Beyhive, our favorite (and least favorite) tracks, the nominations and awards the album received at the 2024 Grammys, and Beyoncé's new products that further expand her brand.Join us for our next book club meeting on Sunday, April 27th at 1:30 pm EST! Sign up for the ⁠Substack newsletter⁠ and join the HMA Discord for more information!⁠My episode on Renaissance with ismatu gwendolyn⁠⁠My episode on TikTok music criticism with @hennyondatok⁠⁠My episode on timbre in 1980s pop music with Megan Lavengood⁠⁠Eric Harvey on pop music consumption⁠⁠Vibe Check's review of Cowboy Carter⁠⁠Top Four⁠Get in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé: Part One (with Lee Thomas Richardson) 24.03.2025 49min

  In this episode, I chat with Lee Thomas Richardson (Columbia University) about his musical upbringing as a saxophonist and a vocalist, his path to music theory, and the start of his research on Beyoncé and fandom. We also discuss Beyoncé's eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter. Stay tuned for part two of our conversation!Join us for our next book club meeting on Sunday, April 27th at 1:30 pm EST! Sign up for the Substack newsletter and join the HMA Discord for more information!My episode on Renaissance with ismatu gwendolynMy episode on TikTok music criticism with @hennyondatokMy episode on timbre in 1980s pop music with Megan LavengoodEric Harvey on pop music consumptionVibe Check's review of Cowboy CarterTop FourGet in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Sounding Bodies (with Dr. Shannon Draucker) 17.02.2025 1h 14min

  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Shannon Draucker (Siena College) about her musical upbringing as a clarinetist, her experience in an English PhD program at Boston University, and her current pedagogical practices at Siena. We also discuss her recent book Sounding Bodies: Acoustical Science and Musical Erotics in Victorian Literature, as well as her current research on orchestra culture and concert etiquette. The next HMA book club meeting takes place on Sunday, March 2 at 3:00 pm EST! Sign up for the book club newsletter at hermusicacademia.com/book-club.Sounding BodiesShannon's websiteMy episode with Candace BaileyNatural BeautyThe Violin ConspiracySymphony of SecretsGet in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Music and Gossip (with Dr. Kristin Franseen) 20.01.2025 1h 29min

  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Kristin Franseen (Western University) about her musical upbringing as a bassist, her early interest in becoming an orchestral librarian, and her time at McGill University earning a PhD in musicology. We also chat about her first book, Imagining Musical Pasts, and her current research on the intersection of music and gossip, specifically within the supposed feud between Mozart and Salieri. The HMA book club meets this Sunday, January 26th at 3:00 pm EST! Sign up on Substack to get the book and book club emails! Imagining Musical Pasts Kristin's website Kristin's article "Have Quotes about Salieri" Kristin's article "The Salieri Rumor and Why Gossip Matters" Kristin's article "The Song of the Dying Composer" Jazz by Toni Morrison My episode with Jair Gallardo My episode with Brad Osborn My episode with Patrick Nickleson Patrick Nickleson's The Names of Minimalism Get in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Fall 2024 in Review 23.12.2024 1h 53min

  In this episode, I chat about landing my first lead role with a professional touring opera company (!!), singing in the Laffont Metropolitan Opera competition (!!!), my first publication in Music Theory Spectrum (!!!!), and completing my dissertation proposal (!!!!!!). I also discuss my yearly theme for 2024 and set a new theme for 2025. Join us in the new year for our next book club meeting on Sunday, January 26 at 3:00 pm EST! My article in Music Theory Spectrum Opera For The Young CGP Grey video on yearly themes Cortex episode on yearly themes Get in touch with me at: [email protected]
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  Resounding Verse (with Dr. Stephen Rodgers) 18.11.2024 1h 21min

  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Stephen Rodgers (University of Oregon) about his musical upbringing as a pianist, his path to studying music theory at Yale, and his current pedagogical practices at Oregon. We also chat about his art song analysis podcast, Resounding Verse, as well as the field of music theory's response to the public music theory plenary session in November 2023. Our next book club meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 1st at 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time! Sign up for the book club on Substack! Resounding Verse Art Song Augmented The Songs of Fanny Hansel Poetry Unbound Song Exploder Switched on Pop Get in touch with me at: [email protected]