Happy New Year!! Erik Jacobs returns to the pod as this year's New Year Kick Off episode guest! We talk all the things you may need to get motivated, inspired, and excited. We can't wait to hear what you think!

Link to the SLYC song Erik wrote: https://youtu.be/dWqP2fB8JzI

Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/haIMrs6ndW0

This episode is brought to you by our friends from Perform International. Anyone want to do the Honolulu Festival in 2027? It looks epic. Check out the details on their instagram or at Perform-International.com.

In this episode, we talk to choral mastermind and organizational leader, Erik Jacobson! In addition to being a fantastic educator, Erik has created some of the most impactful educational outreach programs and you can apply to be a part of them today. It's also just super inspiring to talk to someone who created their path and shares so willingly the things they've learned along the way.

Links in this episode:
https://www.lyyramusic.com

https://voces8.foundation/education-us

check out the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gtvkcggkhjc

This episode is brought to you by our friends from Perform International. Anyone want to do the Honolulu Festival in 2027? It looks epic. Check out the details on their instagram or at Perform-International.com.

Meet choral entrepreneur and choir community creator rockstar, Tegan Miller. In this conversation, Tegan shares her story of her musical journey along with how she's created the businesses necessary to make her choir dreams a reality - and you can too!

This episode is sponsored by Perform International. Check them out for any of your domestic or international choir tour dreams, from custom tours to epic festivals, PI is who you want leading the way and removing any of the travel stress so all you have to do is make memories! Thanks PI!!

Want more about the Business of Choir - check out BusinessofChoir.com!

Elisa Janson Jones is the founder of the Music Teacher Guild, a platform dedicated to supporting and elevating music educators through mentorship, resources, and professional development. A passionate advocate for inclusion in music education professional learning, she empowers teachers with the tools they need to thrive. In this episode we talk about all sorts of tools and resources, including AI!

Helpful links from Elisa:

Music Teacher Guild: https://www.musicteacherguild.org/

MTG Communities: https://www.musicteacherguild.org/community

Funding Course: https://musicteacherguild.thinkific.com/enroll/3339514?price_id=4243620

Elisa's Portfolio: https://elisajones.ai/

Music Ed Mentor Podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6H-nzEzNUYVGfLZSxMaOm_KFas0t0WSE&si=LJv8RpPMsJUHtMSY

Music Ed Mentor Website and Publications: https://www.musicedmentor.com/

C.A.L.M. AI Navigator™: https://www.calmainavigator.com/

Careers in Music Course: https://www.musicteacherguild.org/careers-in-music-course

Careers in Music Education: https://musicteacherguild.thinkific.com/products/courses/aspiring-music-educators

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Perform International - ask AI why we should take our musicians on tour, what will it say? PI can help :) Perform-International.com

Lindsey Hull - Releasing your first EP: "Learning to Fly"

Meet singer/songwriter, Lindsey Hull (@LindseyHullSings)! She just released her FIRST ever EP, “Learning to Fly,” and this episode we cover the entire process from idea, to writing, to producing and releasing. Have a big goal? It can be heard to feel ready, but this is another great example of just do it, and great things will happen, you’ll sure to fly :)

Learn more about Lindsey’s Music and “Learning to Fly” EP HERE

This episode is sponsored by Perform International - check them out at Perform_International.com

Let's meet CPA by day and lead band singer and music lover and advocate on the side, Noelle Vocelka! In this convo, we also introduce you to the newest non-profit in town, The Power of Music Foundation, ready to help individuals, schools or organizations support their music travel dreams through financial backing and educational support.

Find out more about Noelle's band, The Weekend Lovers: https://www.theweekendloversmusic.com/

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Performer International, for making the show possible! https://perform-international.com/

Moombix is revolutionising music education: Traditional music education is outdated, rigid and often inaccessible. Margrét can discuss how Moombix is transforming the learning experience - making music education more flexible, interactive and tailored to the unique needs of adult learners. Beyond just lessons, Moombix embraces music as a lifestyle choice, empowering people to integrate creativity into their everyday lives. With a strong focus on accessibility, the platform also reaches learners even in the most remote areas, helping them connect, grow and prosper through music.
Check out this great interview too: : https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366617887/Covid-effect-opens-door-to-music-learning-through-Icelandic-innovation

Margrét Juliana Sigurdardottir is a Royal Academy of London Music grad and a successful serial tech entrepreneur.

Margrét has founded Moombix (moombix.com) - an all-in-one music education platform and marketplace that is revolutionising how people learn, teach and generate income through music. Described as the 'Uber for online music lessons,’ Moombix is making high-quality music education accessible worldwide.

Margrét’s background is as interesting as her mission. She’s an acclaimed singer, pianist and composer who has performed alongside Icelandic icons like Björk and Sigur Rós. Before launching Moombix, she founded Mussila, an award-winning app that teaches children the basics of music, earning her recognition from Forbes as one of Europe’s most promising entrepreneurs.


https://www.moombix.com
www.linkedin.com/in/margretjuliana?originalSubdomain=is

“In a world where division seems to be the norm, we stand united. We are musicians, singers, artists, and advocates, all bound by the belief that music can bridge the gaps and mend the divides. Our mission is simple yet profound: to bring people together, to celebrate our shared humanity, and to recommit to the promise of a "more perfect union."

Meet the co-founders Gary Aamodt and Celia Ellingson, Together In Hope Project, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit organization, who serve as the driving force behind Sing Democracy 250 - and in this conversation you get to know them!

Learn more about Gary and Celia: https://www.singdemocracy250.org/leadership-team

Explore and sign up for the Sing Democracy 250 Project - it’s free! - www.singdemocracy250.org

This episode is brought o you by our friends at Perform International - ask ChatGPT why we should take our musicians on tour, what will it say? PI can help :) Perform-International.com