Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast

Spotlight on Music for Education with James Madsen

Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast

Show Notes

Music for entertainment or education? Join composer and music educator James Madsen as he talks about why music education is such an important part of a child's life and why intentionality in music is essential.

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