Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:09:10 -0400 en-us © 2026 Music Inspires: A Look At Music Education in Rural America yes 1aed2b00-de3b-52e6-9ccc-c4ec183080c3 Cory Canan episodic false An in depth look at what it is like creating, teaching, and learning music in a rural area. What options can and do educators make available to their students with the resources they have  access to.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Cory Canan https://storage.buzzsprout.com/l5bu2j25jv6eh0xi48hrmay2ejve?.jpg Small Schools, Big Farms!...Welcome back Sara! In this 6th episode of Music Inspires, I welcome back friend of the podcast, Sarah Novak. Today we get into some tips, tricks, successes, and failures that we have run into along our journey. While not all of this is exclusive to music education in rural America, for many of you who are in the same boat as Sarah and I, I think you will find much of it very familiar and relatable.

]]> In this 6th episode of Music Inspires, I welcome back friend of the podcast, Sarah Novak. Today we get into some tips, tricks, successes, and failures that we have run into along our journey. While not all of this is exclusive to music education in rural America, for many of you who are in the same boat as Sarah and I, I think you will find much of it very familiar and relatable.

]]> Cory Canan Buzzsprout-19346059 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 2780 1 6 full false View from the Top: Administrative Expectations - Part 2 Welcome to Part 2 of my Administrative Expectations interviews. On this episode I meet with 7-12 high school principal, Lee Morris as we discuss the ins and outs his job and what it's like being a principal in small school, rural America.

]]> Welcome to Part 2 of my Administrative Expectations interviews. On this episode I meet with 7-12 high school principal, Lee Morris as we discuss the ins and outs his job and what it's like being a principal in small school, rural America.

]]> Cory Canan Buzzsprout-19205125 Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400 1742 1 5 full false View from the Top: Administrative Expectations - Part 1 On episode #4 Part 1, I interview district superintendent, Josh Sagester, and get his take on music expectations, what it takes to build a comprehensive teaching team, setting high standards, and the importance of marketing yourself. Thanks for listening!

]]> On episode #4 Part 1, I interview district superintendent, Josh Sagester, and get his take on music expectations, what it takes to build a comprehensive teaching team, setting high standards, and the importance of marketing yourself. Thanks for listening!

]]> Cory Canan Buzzsprout-19114316 Sun, 03 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1570 1 4 full false A Student's Perspective On episode #3 of Music Inspires I get to discuss some ins, outs, ups, and downs of music education in a small rural school. This is by no means a comprehensive deep dive, more of a glimpse. Enjoy!

]]> On episode #3 of Music Inspires I get to discuss some ins, outs, ups, and downs of music education in a small rural school. This is by no means a comprehensive deep dive, more of a glimpse. Enjoy!

]]> Cory Canan Buzzsprout-19042743 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0400 305 1 3 full false Small Schools, Big Farms! Welcome to Small Schools, Big Farms, episode two of Music Inspires! On this episode, I get to interview friend, colleague, and fellow band director, Sarah Novak. We discuss everything from teaching to having a family all while being a band director at a small, rural school.

]]> Welcome to Small Schools, Big Farms, episode two of Music Inspires! On this episode, I get to interview friend, colleague, and fellow band director, Sarah Novak. We discuss everything from teaching to having a family all while being a band director at a small, rural school.

]]> Cory Canan Buzzsprout-19036571 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2319 1 2 full false Welcome To Wherever You Are! Welcome to Music Inspires: A Look At Music Education In Rural America. On this first episode I share my experiences. From growing up in a small rural school to, attending a relatively small college, to teaching at a very small, very rural school. I appreciate you starting this podcast journey with me!

]]> Welcome to Music Inspires: A Look At Music Education In Rural America. On this first episode I share my experiences. From growing up in a small rural school to, attending a relatively small college, to teaching at a very small, very rural school. I appreciate you starting this podcast journey with me!

]]> Cory Buzzsprout-18964817 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 838 1 1 full false Music Inspires - Teaser Trailer Finally, a music education podcast that discusses the obstacles that educators and students face when living in rural America. How do we substitute and/or make up for a lack of musical opportunities and experiences? Such as access to a theatre for musicals or symphony performances, availability of private instructors, or just general challenges that being part of a small school present. Hopefully you'll find some tips and ideas as we journey through this first season.

]]> Finally, a music education podcast that discusses the obstacles that educators and students face when living in rural America. How do we substitute and/or make up for a lack of musical opportunities and experiences? Such as access to a theatre for musicals or symphony performances, availability of private instructors, or just general challenges that being part of a small school present. Hopefully you'll find some tips and ideas as we journey through this first season.

]]> Cory Buzzsprout-18888145 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400 133 1 trailer false