Research
Research Agenda
My research is in music education. My current agenda focuses on the implementation of generative AI in music education, in the classroom and the rehearsal room.
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The Well-Tempered Chatbot: Practical Applications of Generative AI in the Music Classroom
Practical classroom uses of generative AI for music teachers.
Upcoming January 2027 — OMEA Professional Development Conference, Session
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The Well-Tempered Chatbot: An Investigation on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Instrumental Music Classroom
How generative AI is used in the instrumental music classroom.
Presented May 2026 — Kent State University Performing Arts Library Colloquium Series
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The Sonic Inkblot: Why Music is Meaningless and What That Means for Music Education
Musical meaning and its implications for music teaching.
Presented May 2026 — Kent State University Performing Arts Library Colloquium Series
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Setting the Stage: Advice on How to Stage a Musical Theatre Production
Practical guidance for directors staging school musicals.
Presented January 2026 — OMEA Professional Development Conference, Session
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Does Personality Influence Ensemble Membership?: A Pilot Study
A pilot study of personality traits and ensemble participation.
Presented January 2026 — OMEA Professional Development Conference, Research Poster
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Musical Skills of Students in Musical Theatre Programs
The musical skills of students in musical theatre programs.
Presented January 2026 — OMEA Professional Development Conference, Research Roundtable
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Trophy Hunting: Competitive Marching Band in Modern Music Education
Competition and its place in today's marching band programs.
Presented December 2025 — Kent State University Performing Arts Library Colloquium Series
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Self-Efficacy: Why It Matters and How to Support It
Professional development on teacher and student self-efficacy.
Presented October 2025 — North Canton City Schools
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Music Theatre and School Music Programs: An Investigation into the Musical Skills of Students in Musical Theatre Programs
The musical skills of students in musical theatre programs.
Presented April 2025 — Kent State University Performing Arts Library Colloquium Series
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Does Personality Influence Ensemble Membership: A Pilot Study
A pilot study of personality traits and ensemble participation.
Presented April 2025 — Kent State University Performing Arts Library Colloquium Series
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History of Trauma-Informed Teaching in the Performing Arts: A Genealogical Literature Review
A genealogical literature review of trauma-informed teaching practices.
Presented February 2025 — OMEA Professional Development Conference, Research Poster Session
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Considering Musical Theatre in Music Education: Social and Psychological Impacts on the Student Population
Social and psychological impacts of musical theatre on students.
Presented December 2024 — Kent State University Performing Arts Library Colloquium Series
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Empowering Your Classroom Through Student Choice
Professional development on student choice in the classroom.
Presented October 2024 — North Canton City Schools