Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/see-the-sound-podcast Every one of us has significance and that significance is our “sound.” Join GRAMMY Music Educator, Encourager and “Educa-tainer,” Mickey Smith Jr. each Sunday evening as he interviews educators and more from a perspective that everyone can learn from and love. Each episode contains powerful information and inspiration to help you keep on going and to see the sound in everyday living. 2021 Mickey Smith Jr. bec88117-2529-534c-b8c8-11edf6e4beb5 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:10:02 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:29:18 -0500 http://mickeysmithjr.com https://img.transistor.fm/iuhMxJ9TBtaO9kDlGc_XdDzmvl32RzJmIbCGAS5BWvM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2OTA5LzE2Mzk5/NTQ1MDYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg http://mickeysmithjr.com episodic Mickey Smith Jr. Every one of us has significance and that significance is our “sound.” Join GRAMMY Music Educator, Encourager and “Educa-tainer,” Mickey Smith Jr. each Sunday evening as he interviews educators and more from a perspective that everyone can learn from and love. Each episode contains powerful information and inspiration to help you keep on going and to see the sound in everyday living. Every one of us has significance and that significance is our “sound.” Join GRAMMY Music Educator, Encourager and “Educa-tainer,” Mickey Smith Jr. teacher, education, music, Mickey Smith Jr. No No 20 20 Annelise Cassar Tedesco full 1372c42d-f116-42ae-b880-d7223581d76e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f7e8d04 Sun, 01 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 3829 Mickey talks to Louisiana Teacher of the Year and Louisiana Teach M.A.M. Ambassador Mickey talks to Louisiana Teacher of the Year and Louisiana Teach M.A.M. Ambassador teacher, education, music, No 19 19 Frederick Bell full 12e4e4e7-faeb-4913-9981-53f314aa1916 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e711bb4 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:13:21 -0400 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 3588 Mickey interviews former his former middle school student Frederick Bell. Mickey interviews former his former middle school student Frederick Bell. teacher, education, music, No 18 18 Dr. Kelvin Jones full 7049c5ca-a719-4fa9-a120-302687dc7134 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e542836f Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:06:49 -0400 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 4236 Our time this week is with LSU Director of Bands Kelvin Jones. Our time this week is with LSU Director of Bands Kelvin Jones. teacher, education, music, No 17 17 Tom Torrento full 84d4ce51-7607-4827-ae62-c6c7ffa50e22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07bf1be9 Tom Torrento has been professionally educating students of all ages in the art of music since 2003.  Tom is available as a trumpet, flugelhorn, vocalist musician or as an ensemble director. TTM provides individual and group consulting to help our clients achieve their goals.

]]> Tom Torrento has been professionally educating students of all ages in the art of music since 2003.  Tom is available as a trumpet, flugelhorn, vocalist musician or as an ensemble director. TTM provides individual and group consulting to help our clients achieve their goals.

]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2022 15:04:28 -0400 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 4447 Tom Torrento is an award winning educator and founder of Tom Torrento Music. Tom Torrento is an award winning educator and founder of Tom Torrento Music. teacher, education, music, No 16 16 Stephen Cox full e6817fa3-a26f-4a95-9939-a6f253b7e96b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b75d521b In this episode we hear from 2022 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Recipient Stephen Cox.

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]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 4032 In this episode we hear from 2022 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Recipient Stephen Cox. In this episode we hear from 2022 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Recipient Stephen Cox. teacher, education, music, No 15 15 Sammy Miller (This Is Playbook) full e9508831-cff3-4b79-8bbe-73197d0c4775 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f94aac25 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0400 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 3362 teacher, education, music, No 14 14 Zack Pitt-Smith full 71abbb6b-8361-4ad8-831c-bcef6f63bff0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a7cbfa4 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0400 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 3466 Mickey talks to GRAMMY Music Educator Award Recipient and Oakland educator who’s band was featured on the movie Soul. Mickey talks to GRAMMY Music Educator Award Recipient and Oakland educator who’s band was featured on the movie Soul. teacher, education, music, No 13 13 Cory Joy Craig full a5eda90a-920e-45d7-be7b-92ae1a9c385d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c663deb2 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:00:00 -0400 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 3091 teacher, education, music, No 12 12 Katie Silcott full 52cf7316-3591-4123-9135-e82ad84f36b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/77e1b42a GRAMMY Music Educator and "Music Marigold" Katie Silcott talks with Mickey on how to find joy in today's classroom and everyday living.

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]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:05:00 -0500 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 3689 GRAMMY Music Educator and "Music Marigold" Katie Silcott talks with Mickey on how to find joy in today's classroom and everyday living.

]]> teacher, education, music, No 11 11 Chris Gleason full ee67801e-4f51-4f67-9abe-c4a9a0bd385d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e33fb67 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 2958 teacher, education, music, No 10 10 Amber Moss full 6636f708-dd4a-4a48-88bb-ec7aea86b6ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/37d4648c Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:00:00 -0500 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 3493 teacher, education, music, No 9 9 Bethany Robinson full e07d2659-463c-4cd2-9c3d-97e54fb019b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bd39fdc Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 2623 teacher, education, music, No 8 8 Alice Tsui full 9ebca404-b4eb-4ef4-8e51-0d5f8fb09b28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8fafc6e Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 2685 teacher, education, music, No 7 7 Ken Williams full 43c64ed0-6007-43f0-8c0f-27897cfb7561 https://share.transistor.fm/s/103f8a69 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 3419 In this episode we talk to Ken Williams who simply ask the question of "Is the culture you HAVE, the culture you WANT?" If you want to move your school from learning for some to learning for all, "start with the crown, not with the kid." The answers are in the room, so leveraging the talents of your staff is the key. You need a customized plan to ensure equity, excellence and achievement for ALL students, regardless of background. Create Belonging. Embed Equity. Expect Excellence. In this episode we talk to Ken Williams who simply ask the question of "Is the culture you HAVE, the culture you WANT?" If you want to move your school from learning for some to learning for all, "start with the crown, not with the kid." The answers ar teacher, education, music, No 6 6 Chris Dier full fb3a0947-993b-4cbd-a03e-200a0f4f906c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7d94abe Sun, 23 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0500 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 2989 In this episode we talk to National Teacher of the Year finalist Chris Dier. In this episode we talk to National Teacher of the Year finalist Chris Dier. cmdla, lgbtq history, labor history, black history, indigenous history, resisting the confederacy, reconstruction massacres, chris dier, teacher of the year, new orleans, nola, unmarginalizing history No 5 5 Brandon Burns full 4e7807cf-b3e4-48c5-b806-cd530cd8c9ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/76f9bfc7 In this episode we learn Learn more about Brandon at www.extremeteachers.com 

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]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0500 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 3814 In this episode Mickey Smith Jr. interviews Brandon Burns, former Division 1 Athlete, 3x Championship Coach, Assistant Director of Education for Eric Thomas & Associates. In this episode Mickey Smith Jr. interviews Brandon Burns, former Division 1 Athlete, 3x Championship Coach, Assistant Director of Education for Eric Thomas & Associates. ETA, ET, Eric Thomas, The Hip Hop Preacher, 120, Breathe University, Extreme Teachers, Game Changers No 4 4 Alex Kajitani full 4b7ef5cf-13af-486e-b190-43a59f0268a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bda6c3b Sun, 09 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0500 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 2682 teacher, education, music, No 3 3 First Lady Donna Edwards full d219b948-c3f7-4c18-a309-dde4f1d822a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9982e283 In this episode we learn about First Lady Edwards experience as an educator, her new book, and her support of education and the youth of Louisiana.

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]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:07:02 -0500 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 2766 In this episode Mickey Smith Jr. interviews former educator and Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards. In this episode Mickey Smith Jr. interviews former educator and Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards. Teach MAM, Music, Art, Movement, Louisiana First Foundation, John Bel Edwards, Baton Rouge, New Orleans No 2 2 CJ Reynolds full 710dfbda-faa8-4d4d-be5f-4c5406c117ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d0569c1 Find out more about C.J. Reynolds at www.realrapwithreynolds.com

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]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:08:41 -0500 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 4198 In this episode, Mickey Smith Jr. Interviews Educator, Author, YouTuber, and Speaker C.J. Reynolds. Mickey and C.J. talk about being the person and the professional you always dreamed of being. C.J. shares his unique and fresh insight, ideas, and tools for helping educators everyone alike make learning and life the joyful adventure it needs to be. In this episode, Mickey Smith Jr. Interviews Educator, Author, YouTuber, and Speaker C.J. Reynolds. Mickey and C.J. talk about being the person and the professional you always dreamed of being. C.J. shares his unique and fresh insight, ideas, and tools f teacher, education, music, No 1 1 Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser full 1595bafb-73fa-4ba0-8f0a-4b74e7d9c729 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6f9eba8 In this episode we learn Learn more about Dr. Tim at https://www.conn-selmer.com/en-us/education/clinician/profile/tim-lautzenheiser

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]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:01:22 -0500 Mickey Smith Jr. Mickey Smith Jr. 3544 In this inaugural episode Mickey Smith Jr. interviews educational leadership speaker Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, educational clinician for Conn-Selmer. In this inaugural episode Mickey Smith Jr. interviews educational leadership speaker Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, educational clinician for Conn-Selmer. Conn, selmer, education, leadership, No