The Score
An Urban Music Education Podcast hosted by Eric and Justin. They provide tips and strategies through honest discussions about their experience teaching music in an Urban setting. The goal is to provide a positive and solution-based narrative to create more effective, compassionate and culturally relevant music educators.
Podcasting since 2019 • 118 episodes
The Score
Latest Episodes
Ep. 117- Classroom Culture and Discipline- Without Killing the Joy
This week on The Score, Eric and Justin dive into one of the toughest balancing acts in music education: creating strong classroom culture and managing discipline—without losing the spark that makes music joyful.🔥 From setting e...
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Episode 117
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42:55
Ep. 116: Back to School in Music Ed – Lessons from the Podium and the Classroom
The Score is kicking off the school year with fresh energy and new perspectives! Eric and Justin are back to talk about what it really takes to start strong—whether you’re leading a high school ensemble, shaping young minds in elementary, or fi...
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Episode 116
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41:26
Ep. 115- We’re Back: Music Ed, Leadership, and What’s Next
After a brief break, The Score is back in full effect! Eric and Justin reunite at the mics to reflect, recharge, and refocus on what matters most: music education, leadership, and building spaces where all students thrive.🎯 In t...
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Episode 115
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48:48
Ep. 114- Relative Pitch x The Score Podcast Collab: Don't Talk About It, Be About It
Our first collab with The Relative Pitch Podcast!
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Episode 113
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Ep. 113- Dr. Ruben James Alcala- NOT QUITE: The Quest for Identity in Music Education
In this week's episode, Eric and Justin get to interview Dr. Ruben James Alcala. Dr. Alcala serves as the Vocal and Elementary Music Coordinator for Fort Worth ISD. Listen in as we journey through a decorated career and the genesis story of how...
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Episode 113
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