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Welcome to the APME Miami 2026 Conference!
Here you can register and update your Sched profile. A draft schedule will be available March 1, when you’ll be able to explore sessions and build your agenda.

Questions? Visit our website or email [email protected].

Join us June 4–6 at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, as we celebrate the rhythms, relationships, and revolutions shaping popular music education.
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Thursday, June 4
 

8:00am EDT

☕️ CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, BADGES, & COFFEE!
Thursday June 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Daily ☕️Coffee, 🍪Snacks, 📣Exhibitors, 🪘Acoustic Performances, and a space for conference goers to🛋️socialize :)
Thursday June 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
  🎉 Social

8:30am EDT

🥐 Acoustic Café Featured Frost Performer! CORTADITO
Thursday June 4, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Hormel Music Innovation @ 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Speakers
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Roxana Amed

Lecturer, University of Miami
Thursday June 4, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Hormel Music Innovation 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
  🌴 FEATURED FROST PERFORMANCE

9:00am EDT

👋OPENING WELCOME
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Newman Recital Hall @ 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Speakers
avatar for Raina Murnak

Raina Murnak

Head of Contemporary Voice and Performance Artistry, University of Miami
Dr. Raina Murnak serves as President of the Association for Popular Music Education and as Assistant Professor and Studio Director of Contemporary Voice and Performance Artistry at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, where she also leads the MA in Popular Music Ped... Read More →
avatar for Candice Mattio

Candice Mattio

Assistant Professor, USC Thornton School of Music
Dr. Candice D. Mattio is Vice President of APME, and Assistant Professor of Music Teaching & Learning at USC’s Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles where she leads the graduate program in Popular Music Teaching & Learning .

She is a music educator, multi-instrumentalist, and music technology specialist. Candice's research focuses on creative thinking and representation in music technology education, and socio-political issues in contemporary and popular music education. She recently served as the inaugu... Read More →
avatar for Bryan Powell

Bryan Powell

Associate Professor, Montclair State University/Music Will
Dr. Bryan Powell is Associate Professor of Music Education and Music Technology, and Coordinator for the Recording Arts and Production degree at Montclair State University where he teaches classes in music education, music technology, popular music, and directs the Montclair State... Read More →
avatar for Stacey Swanson

Stacey Swanson

PhD Student, Music Education, University of Miami
Stacey Swanson is a PhD student in Music Education at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, researching the intersection of artificial intelligence, music business, and music education. She serves as Director of Operations for the Association for Popular Music Education... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Newman Recital Hall 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
  🔑KEYNOTE

9:15am EDT

🔑KEYNOTE TBA!
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
Newman Recital Hall @ 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
Newman Recital Hall 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
  🔑KEYNOTE

10:00am EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:10am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:10am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

10:00am EDT

⏰ TRANSITION & 🏎️ CHAPTER SPEED SOCIAL
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am EDT
Knight Center Lobby @ 5513 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Speakers
avatar for Rhian Bristol

Rhian Bristol

Student, University of Southern California
Rhian Bristol is a dynamic musician, educator, and multi-instrumentalist. She is currently working on her Doctorate in Music Teaching and Learning at USC after completed her masters in Popular Music Teaching and Learning at the USC and earning her BFA in VoiceArts Performance, with... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am EDT
Knight Center Lobby 5513 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146
  🎉 Social

10:10am EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:10am - 10:20am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5513 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:10am - 10:20am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

10:15am EDT

🎵APME LIVE CLINIC: HIVE HONORS
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
HIVE HONORS
Speakers
avatar for Stephen Gleason

Stephen Gleason

Lecturer, University of Miami
Stephen Gleason is a New York born musician and educator with over 25 years of performance, composing, and academic achievements.  With heavy roots in both jazz and popular music he’s carved-out a unique career arc that has spanned across 25 years.
Most recently he has contri... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
  🎵APME LIVE CLINIC

10:15am EDT

🎵APME LIVE CLINIC: OSCEOLA ROCKS
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
PLF North 330 @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
OSCEOLA ROCKS
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Tom Zlabinger

Dr. Tom Zlabinger

Associate Professor of Music, York College / CUNY
Dr. Tom Zlabinger is an Associate Professor of Music at York College in New York City and a leading figure in popular music education, serving as Founding President of the Association of Popular Music Education's New York Chapter (APME-NY). With a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from the... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
PLF North 330 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
  🎵APME LIVE CLINIC

10:20am EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:20am - 10:30am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:20am - 10:30am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

10:20am EDT

♥️ FOCUSRITE/MARTIN AUDIO IMMERSIVE SOUND DEMO
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:20am - 10:45am EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130 @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:20am - 10:45am EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session

10:20am EDT

❤️ MLC
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:20am - 10:45am EDT
Volpe 207 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
❤️ Sponsor session by The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC)

The MLC needs your help to educate the next generation of music creators about their rights, and we have resources to support you.

The MLC was created by the Music Modernization Act of 2018 and its purpose is to collect digital mechanical royalties from interactive and download music services operating in the U.S. and to pay those royalties to rightsholders such as music publishers, publishing administrators, and self-administered songwriters. We offer several free resources to educators including a downloadable Educator Toolkit, Educator and Student Ambassador programs, and guest speakers for your classes. We also offer several free online micro-courses for anyone who wants to learn more. Help your students protect their rights and get paid!

More info at https://www.themlc.com/educators.
Speakers
avatar for Serona Elton

Serona Elton

Head of Educational Partnerships, The MLC
Serona Elton serves as Head of Educational Partnerships for The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC). In this role, Elton directs The MLC’s efforts to engage future members of the music industry currently studying music business and related subjects at colleges and universities... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for MLC

MLC

The MLC needs your help to educate the next generation of music creators about their rights, and we have resources to support you.

The MLC was created by the Music Modernization Act of 2018 and its purpose is to collect digital mechanical royalties from interactive and download music services operating in the U.S. and to pay those royalties to rightsholders such as music publishers, publishing administrators

... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:20am - 10:45am EDT
Volpe 207 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  ❤️ Sponsor Session

10:20am EDT

Words & Music: Embedding Popular Music Education and Social and Emotional Learning Through Songwriting
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:20am - 10:45am EDT
Volpe 203 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Words & Music teaching method supports songwriting and social emotional learning in the music classroom. This innovative approach provides teachers with intentional, embedded teaching strategies that help students craft original lyrics, build an emotional vocabulary, and learn how to compose music. 
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Helvig

Aaron Helvig

Director of School and Music Programs, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Aaron Helvig is the director of school and music programs at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. In this role, he guides curriculum-based programs for school audiences, as well as music-centered programs that serve schools, community organizations and general museum visitors. Among his... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:20am - 10:45am EDT
Volpe 203 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🔦Demonstration (25), K-12

10:20am EDT

Preparing the Future-Ready Musician: Adaptability and Creative Growth in Undergraduate Popular Music Students
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:20am - 10:45am EDT
Volpe 102 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
This research explores how popular music education can prepare students to thrive in an unpredictable creative economy. By examining adaptability centered pedagogies such as rapid iteration, interdisciplinary collaboration, reflective practice, and AI supported creativity, the study proposes a framework for cultivating confident flexible and future ready musicians.
Speakers
avatar for Theo Metz

Theo Metz

Assistant Professor, Samford University
Based in Birmingham, AL, Theo Metz is a multifaceted audio specialist, educator, and dynamic performer with over a decade of experience in music technology, live sound, and audio production. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Samford University, Theo teaches courses in... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:20am - 10:45am EDT
Volpe 102 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  📚Research (25), HPME

10:20am EDT

Opening the Magic Door: Songwriting as a Pathway to Student Creativity
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:20am - 10:45am EDT
Volpe 106 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
This demonstration explores how imaginative songwriting prompts inspired by the children’s musical Magic Door invite students to discover their creative voices through songwriting. A higher education professor and a high school songwriter share practical strategies adaptable for general music, choral classrooms, and summer camps.
Speakers
avatar for Alena Holmes

Alena Holmes

Professor, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Dr. Alena Holmes is a professor of music education at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she coordinates the music education program and teaches courses in music technology and music education. She is an active composer, lyricist, and librettist, having written family and children’s... Read More →
avatar for Tamara Yasin

Tamara Yasin

student, Lennard High School
Tamara Yasin is a student in the Collegiate Program at Lennard High School (Ruskin, FL),  as well as a singer, dancer, and multi-instrumentalist whose artistry has earned national and international recognition. She is the winner of the 2020 NAfME National Songwriting Competition and a three-time... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:20am - 10:45am EDT
Volpe 106 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🛠️Workshop (25), K-12

10:30am EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:30am - 10:40am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:30am - 10:40am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

10:30am EDT

🍎APME LIVE Orientation + ❤️ METRICS OF MUSIC
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Volpe 101 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Speakers
avatar for Heather Fortune

Heather Fortune

Music Teacher, Friends Select School
Educator and Flutist Heather Fortune leads instrumental ensembles at Friends Select School in Center City, Philadelphia. Her inclusive approach centers student voice and choice, utilizes good music technology to empower learners, and builds responsive classroom spaces. Heather coaches... Read More →
avatar for Ruth Debrot

Ruth Debrot

Senior Lecturer in Music Education, Boston University
I am interested in all things about teaching and learning. I sing, play guitar and keys in my band, Notorious Jones. Let's jam!
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Volpe 101 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🍎APME LIVE Student Sessions

10:40am EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:40am - 10:50am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:40am - 10:50am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

10:50am EDT

♥️ FOCUSRITE/MARTIN AUDIO IMMERSIVE SOUND DEMO
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session

10:50am EDT

Amplifying the Future: Powering Up a High School–University Popular Music Collaboration
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Volpe 106 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Are you interested in starting a collaboration between a university and a high school in your area? In this demonstration, we will describe how we began a university-high school partnership in West Texas and provide a step-by-step plan for beginning a similar program in your community.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Moss

Amy Moss

Director of Choral Activities, Frenship High School
Amy Moss is the director of choral studies at Frenship HS and is a vocal coordinator for Frenship ISD. She teaches traditional choir classes, show choir, music production, songwriting, and directs music for the fall musical. Her ensembles and students regularly receive superior ratings... Read More →
avatar for Shauna Pickens

Shauna Pickens

Assistant Professor of Music Education, Texas Tech University
Dr. Shauna Satrom Pickens is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Texas Tech University. Her teaching responsibilities include brass methods, music technology, popular music pedagogy, graduate seminar, and supervision of student teachers. Her research is focused on teaching... Read More →
avatar for Phu Vu

Phu Vu

Doctoral Candidate in Music Education, Texas Tech University
Phu Vu is a Ph.D. candidate and graduate part-time instructor in music education at Texas Tech University. A native of Saigon, Vietnam, he has taught piano, music technology, and general music in Vietnam,  Atlanta-Georgia, and has performed as a collaborative pianist, keyboardist... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Volpe 106 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🔦Demonstration (25), HPME

10:50am EDT

"AI"-nt It Grand? More Music-Making, Less Paper-Pushing
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Volpe 203 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
This hybrid session shows music educators how AI can eliminate time-consuming tasks and unlock more creative space in modern band, general, and traditional music classrooms. Participants explore practical prompt-writing, rapid planning tools, and a live demo of differentiated project design, including a Suno-generated musical example to support student creativity across skill levels.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Christopher Burns

Dr. Christopher Burns

Fine and Performing Arts Resource Specialist, School District of Osceola County
Dr. Christopher Burns is a music educator and arts-education leader whose work bridges creativity, technology, and access. As the Fine & Performing Arts Resource Specialist for the School District of Osceola County (FL), he supports K–12 music, theatre, visual art, and dance programs... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Volpe 203 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🛠️Workshop (25), Technology

10:50am EDT

AI Music Tools in the Classroom: Effects on Student Perception and Self-Belief
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Volpe 207 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
This project investigates how access to generative and analytical AI music tools influences university music students’ self-efficacy, expectancy–value beliefs, and perceptions of AI. Using classroom-based interventions across multiple departments, the study identifies how AI exposure shapes creative interest, technology adoption, and students’ confidence in their own musicianship.
Speakers
avatar for Tom Collins

Tom Collins

Associate Professor, Frost School of Music, University of Miami
Tom Collins is Associate Professor of Music Engineering at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, and Principal Investigator of the Music Computing and Psychology Lab. His research bridges music perception, artificial intelligence, and creative technologies, with applications... Read More →
avatar for Anish Ghosh

Anish Ghosh

Graduate Student & Researcher, University of Miami
Anish Ghosh is a Master’s student in Music Engineering at the University of Miami and a Research Assistant with the Concerts with Humans and Artificial Intelligence (CHAI) project. With a background spanning music business, production, and engineering, his work examines how emerging... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Volpe 207 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🛠️Workshop (25), Technology

11:00am EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:10am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:10am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

11:10am EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:10am - 11:20am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 11:10am - 11:20am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

11:20am EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 11:30am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 11:30am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

11:20am EDT

♥️ FOCUSRITE/MARTIN AUDIO IMMERSIVE SOUND DEMO
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 11:45am EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 11:45am EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session

11:20am EDT

Don't Get Sued, Get Educated: Smart Sampling Practices for Modern Music Students
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 11:45am EDT
Volpe 106 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Technology is vital in modern music education, utilizing tools like DAWs and online libraries. However, this introduces legal and ethical challenges regarding sampling and copyright. In this demonstration, educators will gain practical strategies and lesson frameworks to teach music tech ethics, balancing creative freedom with legal accountability.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Allen

Meredith Allen

Director of Education, Splice
Meredith Allen is an award-winning educator, author, and passionate advocate for creative learning through music and technology. As Director of Business Development at Splice, she leads efforts to connect innovative tools with classrooms and music programs worldwide. Previously... Read More →
avatar for Jessica Muñiz

Jessica Muñiz

Assistant Professor of Music Business, University of North Texas
Jessica Muñiz is a music career consultant, composer/producer, and Assistant Professor of Music Business at the University of North Texas. She is also the Founder/Owner of NIZCO Music – a music career consulting company that helps musicians compose their careers to their own B.E.A.T... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 11:45am EDT
Volpe 106 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🔦Demonstration (25), Culture and Belonging

11:20am EDT

Improving Guitar Sight-Reading with Movable Do Solfege
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 11:45am EDT
Volpe 103 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
This presentation shows why U.S. guitarists tend to lag behind their peers at single-line sight-reading. It proposes a path to expert-level proficiency that uses the opportunities created by a popular music upbringing and by the idiosyncrasies of the guitar. Local attendees are encouraged to bring guitars and participate in this workshop.
Speakers
avatar for Tim Fullerton

Tim Fullerton

DMA Student, University of Southern California
Tim is pursuing a DMA in Studio Guitar at the University of Southern California, with a mission of bringing a popular music program to a university that does not have one. Splitting his time between San Diego and Los Angeles, Tim teaches and performs throughout Southern California... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 11:45am EDT
Volpe 103 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🛠️Workshop (25), Instrumental Pedagogy/Performance

11:20am EDT

🎵APME LIVE CLINIC: GADSEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
PLF North 330 @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
GADSEN ST. COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Speakers
avatar for Shane Colquhoun, PhD.

Shane Colquhoun, PhD.

Assistant Professor of Music Technology and Buisness, Alabama State University
Dr. Shane Colquhoun is an Assistant Professor of Music Technology and Contemporary Musical Styles at Alabama State University and a nationally recognized voice in innovative music education. A two-time GRAMMY Music Educator Award quarterfinalist, he centers his work on expanding access... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
PLF North 330 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
  🎵APME LIVE CLINIC

11:20am EDT

🎵APME LIVE CLINIC: UP IN THE AIR
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
UP IN THE AIR
Speakers
avatar for Jesse Tyler Moore

Jesse Tyler Moore

Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Admissions Coordinator, Rock Ensemble Director, Instructor of Guitar and Bass Guitar, The Pennsylvania State University
Jesse Tyler Moore is an accomplished musician, administrator, and educator specializing in guitar and bass guitar instruction. With a deep passion for popular music genres such as rock, blues, funk, and metal, Jesse brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to his teaching. His... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
  🎵APME LIVE CLINIC

11:20am EDT

Going from “good job” to useful insights: Helping young pop musicians give better feedback and feedforward to their peers
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
Volpe 203 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
This session shares a three-year action-research project on improving peer feedback in pop-band ensembles for 16–19-year-olds in Singapore. Findings highlight students’ growing critical-listening vocabulary, the social dynamics shaping their feedback, and practical strategies (scaffolds, modelled critique, and iterative performance–response cycles) to strengthen collaborative musicianship.
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Olsen

Patrick Olsen

Assistant Professor of Music (Education), College of Integrative Studies, Singapore Management University
Patrick Olsen is an Assistant Professor of Music (Education) at Singapore Management University. He has experience teaching pop music to students ranging in age from primary to university. Patrick's research explores learning cultures, meaning-making, and student–teacher perceptions. Prior... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
Volpe 203 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🎈Pop 10! (55), Instrumental Pedagogy/Practice

11:20am EDT

Helping Music Students Find Their Ikigai
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
Volpe 203 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Ikigai is the Japanese concept of finding your reason for being. It brings together what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. It helps artists discover direction, meaning, and sustainable purpose in their creative lives.
Speakers
avatar for Cassandra Claude

Cassandra Claude

Founder, Artistic Freedom Mentorship Program
As the visionary founder of the Artistic Freedom Mentorship Program, Cassandra Claude has dedicated her life to nurturing the creative spirits of emerging artists. She is not only an inspiring mentor but also the author of, "A Singer's Compass". As a writer, Cassandra's dedication... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
Volpe 203 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🎈Pop 10! (55), Business/ Entrepreneurship

11:20am EDT

Increasing Student Engagement in Popular Music Ensembles
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
Volpe 203 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
This session will present research-informed strategies to strengthen student motivation in popular music classes. We’ll look at how choice, collaboration, and informal music-making can increase engagement. Participants will walk away with an understanding of how student motivation and techniques they can apply to their own classrooms.
Speakers
DK

Dr. Kevin Coyne

Music Teacher, Waltham Public Schools
Dr. Kevin Coyne is a public-school music teacher in Massachusetts with more than 25 years of experience. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he also holds a master’s degree in music technology from Indiana University and a doctoral degree in music education from Boston University. Throughout... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
Volpe 203 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🎈Pop 10! (55), K-12

11:20am EDT

Song Structure Simplified!
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
Volpe 203 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Nickname’s for verse, pre-chorus, chorus and bridge to remember how they function both lyrically and musically. Analogies like the “Dramatic Roommate” and “Couch Therapy Session” to explain how verse and chorus connect. These song structure principles help pave a clear path forward for the incredible song ideas inside of you.
Speakers
avatar for Taylor Miranda

Taylor Miranda

Private Music Teacher, Self-employed
My name is Taylor Miranda. Since the second grade I have been all in for songwriting and I have never stopped. I studied commercial music at BYU, have released 6 EPs of original music, and have had an incredible journey over the last 15 years in the world of custom music, writing... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
Volpe 203 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🎈Pop 10! (55)

11:30am EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:30am - 11:40am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 11:30am - 11:40am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

11:30am EDT

🍎Pop Vocal Techniques with Garrett Michael Thomas
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Volpe 101 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Speakers
GM

Garrett Michael Thomas

Adjunct Instructor of Commercial Voice, East Tennessee State University
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Volpe 101 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🍎APME LIVE Student Sessions

11:40am EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:40am - 11:50am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 11:40am - 11:50am EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

11:50am EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:00pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:00pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

11:50am EDT

♥️ FOCUSRITE/MARTIN AUDIO IMMERSIVE SOUND DEMO
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:15pm EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Thursday June 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:15pm EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session

11:50am EDT

Walking on the edge: is band rehearsal needed at all?
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:15pm EDT
Volpe 106 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Is band rehearsal really necessary? This presentation describes how even first and second year students at Musiquea, a private modern music school in Spain, are able to execute outsanding performances onstage in front of an audience with no band rehearsal whatsoever.
Speakers
avatar for Mario de Inocencio

Mario de Inocencio

Founder and Director, Musiquea|Formación en Música Moderna
Mario de Inocencio is the founder and director of Musiquea|Formación en Música Moderna, a private music school based in Santander, northern Spain. Mario began his musical studies at the age of nine when he enrolled in piano lessons at a small school in Santander. During his adolescence... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:15pm EDT
Volpe 106 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🔦Demonstration (25)

11:50am EDT

Ukulele in the Classroom: A Survey of Elementary General Music Teachers in North Carolina and Virginia
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:15pm EDT
Volpe 102 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
The purpose of this study was to examine the demographic characteristics of ukulele teachers in North Carolina and Virginia, to explore the perceived benefits and challenges of implementing ukulele in the classroom, and to identify the curricular resources teachers employ in instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Jacqueline Secoy

Jacqueline Secoy

Associate Professor, Music Education, Longwood University
Dr. Jacqueline Secoy is Associate Professor of Music Education and Music Education Program Coordinator at Longwood University. Her research interests include ukulele instruction, participatory music-making, popular music education, musician identity development, aural music learning... Read More →
avatar for Raychl Smith

Raychl Smith

Associate Professor of Music Education, East Carolina University
Dr. Raychl Smith is Associate Professor of Music Education at East Carolina University. Dr. Smith has previously served as Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Music Education at Minnesota State University Moorhead and Instructor of Music Education at Elon University. Prior... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:15pm EDT
Volpe 102 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  📚Research (25), K-12

11:50am EDT

Creativity in the Popular Music Classroom Context
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:15pm EDT
Volpe 103 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Stop talking about creativity and start doing it. This hands-on session puts you in the student's seat to write original songs and improvise in real-time. Learn practical, scalable frameworks for facilitating composition and improvisation in the popular music classroom that you can use immediately.
Speakers
avatar for Stephen Cox

Stephen Cox

Music Education Program Director, Willis Wonderland Foundation
Stephen T. Cox is the Director of Music Education for the Willis Wonderland Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization founded in memory of legendary songwriter Allee Willis.  Mr. Cox develops programs and curriculum around music education and songwriting for the foundation..  He is also... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:15pm EDT
Volpe 103 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🛠️Workshop (25), K-12

12:20pm EDT

🌮LUNCH + 📍CHAPTER MEET UPS!
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:20pm - 2:00pm EDT
Various @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Thursday June 4, 2026 12:20pm - 2:00pm EDT
Various
  🎉 Social

12:30pm EDT

🍏THE LUNCH SET AMPE LIVE Student Clinic: Kathleen Juarez
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
PLF North 330 @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
KATHLENE JUAREZ
Speakers
AP
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
PLF North 330 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
  🎵APME LIVE CLINIC

1:15pm EDT

🍏THE LUNCH SET APME LIVE Student Clinic: Julian Abramo
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
PLF North 330 @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
JULIAN ABRAMO
Speakers
avatar for Heather Fortune

Heather Fortune

Music Teacher, Friends Select School
Educator and Flutist Heather Fortune leads instrumental ensembles at Friends Select School in Center City, Philadelphia. Her inclusive approach centers student voice and choice, utilizes good music technology to empower learners, and builds responsive classroom spaces. Heather coaches... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
PLF North 330 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
  🎵APME LIVE CLINIC

2:00pm EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:10pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:10pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

2:00pm EDT

🍎Ask An Artist Manager!
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Volpe 101 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Speakers
avatar for Brian Wilkins

Brian Wilkins

Founder/Lecturer, Aesthetic Music Group/Frost School of Music
BRIAN WILKINS - BIO  Brian Wilkins is a manager, educator, technologist, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the music, education, and technology. Brian has held executive and creative positions at major record labels (Sony Music Entertainment/Sony BMG/Universal... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Volpe 101 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🍎APME LIVE Student Sessions

2:00pm EDT

❤️ Immersive Productions, From Studio to Stage
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
❤️ Sponsored session by Focusrite/Martin Audio

A cooperative discussion about effective teaching at the intersection of immersive studio and live production.
Speakers
avatar for Brad Berridge

Brad Berridge

US Market Development Manager, Focusrite/Martin Audio
avatar for John Merchant

John Merchant

Focusrite Group, Focusrite/Martin Audio

Sponsors
avatar for Focusrite Group
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130
  ❤️ Sponsor Session, Technology

2:00pm EDT

Future Sounds: Soul Science Lab on Music, Culture, and Innovation
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT
Volpe 207 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Join Chen Lo and Asante Amin of Soul Science Lab in a conversation facilitated by Carnegie Hall exploring the roots of Black music and its influence on hip hop. Through storytelling, creative dialogue, and behind-the-scenes insights into their artistic process, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how original projects are developed while also exploring career pathways within the creative, educational, and cultural industries.
Speakers
AA

Asante Amin

Co-Founder, Soul Science Lab
Asante Amin is a gifted multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and educator. He has shared the stage with several globally renowned artists, including Rhiannon Giddens, Jessica Care Moore, Blitz the Ambassador, Ismael Kouyaté, Mos Def, GZA, Wynton Marsalis, and others. Amin is... Read More →
CL

Chen Lo

Co-Founder, Soul Science Lab
Chen Lo is an accomplished emcee, songwriter, educator and creative director. He has toured the globe as a musician delivering master classes and live performances. Lo has also shared the stage with the likes of Common, Erykah Badu, Rapsody, and The Last Poets. He is currently an... Read More →
SS

Soul Science Lab

Artists, Soul Science Lab
MEET SOUL SCIENCE LAB 
Soul Science Lab (SSL) is a music and multimedia duo powered by Chen Lo and Asante Amin. The two are storytellers who inspire the future. SSL is dedicated to empowering communities through original music, innovative storytelling, and arts education. The duo’s current projects include... Read More →
GI

Gina Izzo

Manager, Learning and Engagement, Carnegie Hall
Manager of Learning and Engagement at Carnegie Hall, oversees Musical Explorers, connecting K–2 students to diverse musical communities. She supports teachers and young children in building core music skills through listening, singing, and movement with songs from around the... Read More →
JM

Joanna Massey

Director, Learning and Engagement Programs, Carnegie Hall
Hailing from a family of educators, Joanna Massey serves as the Director of Learning & Engagement at Carnegie Hall, where she develops and leads programs that connect students, teachers, and young artists with inspiring musical experiences - helping them explore their creativity... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT
Volpe 207 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  👯‍♀️Panel (55), Performance

2:00pm EDT

Live Is the Lesson: What Live Performance Teaches Us About Building Artists, Artistry, and Audience
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT
Volpe 102 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Live performance remains the most revealing, connective, and transformative space in music. This session explores what educators and student musicians can learn from every level of live performance—from global tours to small venues where artists compete for attention. Brian Wilkins (Manager, Educator, Technologist, Frost School of Music, University of Miami) and Tommy Merrill (Artist Agent/Manager, ECR Music Group) will share insights on preparation, performance, and sustainability in today’s evolving live ecosystem, including how technology, AI, and alternative performance opportunities are shaping the future of artistry and audience engagement.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Wilkins

Brian Wilkins

Founder/Lecturer, Aesthetic Music Group/Frost School of Music
BRIAN WILKINS - BIO  Brian Wilkins is a manager, educator, technologist, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the music, education, and technology. Brian has held executive and creative positions at major record labels (Sony Music Entertainment/Sony BMG/Universal... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT
Volpe 102 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  👯‍♀️Panel (55), Performance

2:00pm EDT

Pop Theory in Practice: Teaching the Building Blocks of Modern Hits
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT
Volpe 203 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Music theory was originally developed to describe and explain the Euroclassical repertoire. While its foundations remain essential, relying on traditional theory alone to teach commercial songwriting and production is a bit like giving students an old map to navigate a city that has transformed. Drawing on systematic analysis of today’s chart-topping songs, this session introduces frameworks that expand traditional theory to include the elements, patterns, and conventions that define today’s commercial music landscape.
Speakers
avatar for David Penn

David Penn

Co-Founder, Hit Songs Deconstructed
David Penn is the co-founder of Hit Songs Deconstructed, a leading educational platform that provides detailed data and analysis on the craft and trends behind today’s hit songs. Often described as “music theory for popular music,” Hit Songs Deconstructed has become an essential... Read More →
avatar for Yael Penn

Yael Penn

Co-Founder, Hit Songs Deconstructed
Yael Penn is the co-founder of Hit Songs Deconstructed, a leading music platform that provides detailed data and analysis on the craft and trends behind contemporary hit songs. Often described as "music theory for popular music," Hit Songs Deconstructed has become an essential resource... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT
Volpe 203 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  👯‍♀️Panel (55), HPME

2:00pm EDT

Popular Music in Elementary Music Methods Courses
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT
Volpe 103 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
In this panel, the presenters will discuss innovative strategies for integrating popular music into elementary music teacher education. The panelists will share practical approaches for adapting traditional general music methods and overcoming institutional barriers. Attendees will gain actionable ideas to prepare preservice music teachers for teaching popular music in today’s elementary music classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Sandra S. Adorno

Sandra S. Adorno

Associate Professor of Music Education, Florida International University
Dr. Sandra Sanchez Adorno is an associate professor of music education at Florida International University. She teaches courses in elementary general music, assessment and evaluation in music education, music psychology, and modern band. Sandra is certified in Orff-Schulwerk and World... Read More →
avatar for David Dockan

David Dockan

Assistant Professor of Music Education, Louisiana State University
David Dockan, PhD (he/him/his) is Assistant Professor of Music Education at Louisiana State University, where he teaches courses in elementary music methods, popular/commercial music techniques, and teaching music in diverse settings. Committed to helping teachers design curricula that reflect students’ musical... Read More →
avatar for Melissa Ryan

Melissa Ryan

Assistant Professor of Music Education, University of New Mexico
Dr. Melissa Ryan is an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico. She specializes in inclusive and creative general music education, drawing on experience teaching music across the U.S. and abroad. Her work includes professional development for teachers and research on social... Read More →
avatar for Martina Vasil

Martina Vasil

Professor of Music Education, University of Kentucky
Martina Vasil, PhD, is Professor of Music Education and Director of Graduate Studies for the University of Kentucky School of Music. She is a board member of Music Will and past president of APME. Martina learned to salsa dance from Marlon Silva in Pittsburgh, PA and was... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT
Volpe 103 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  👯‍♀️Panel (55), HPME

2:00pm EDT

The Rhythms & Rituals of New Orleans
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT
Volpe 103 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Experience the heartbeat of New Orleans through its music, rhythms, and traditions. Join GRAMMY-winning producer Martin Shore and Big Chief Bo Dollis, Jr. of the Wild Magnolias for an immersive journey from second line grooves to the powerful culture of the Mardi Gras Indians. Discover signature rhythms, chants, and the meaning behind “masking” as you explore how music and tradition connect community, identity, and resilience. This high-energy, participatory session invites you to clap, stomp, and sing along—bringing the spirit of New Orleans to life.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Shabankareh

Ashley Shabankareh

Director of Programs, Trombone Shorty Foundation
avatar for Emmett Price

Emmett Price

Dean, Africana Studies, Berklee
avatar for Martin Shore

Martin Shore

Presdient, Take Me To The River Education Initiative
Award-winning filmmaker/producer/musician Martin Shore is the founder of the Take Me to the River Education Initiative, a 501c3 dedicated to preserving musical tradition while bringing music education back to schools across the country and the world.  Take Me To The River (2014... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm EDT
Volpe 103 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  👯‍♀️Panel (55), Culture and Belonging

2:00pm EDT

🎵APME LIVE CLINIC: POLYPHONICS
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
POLYPHONICS
Speakers
avatar for Stephen Gleason

Stephen Gleason

Lecturer, University of Miami
Stephen Gleason is a New York born musician and educator with over 25 years of performance, composing, and academic achievements.  With heavy roots in both jazz and popular music he’s carved-out a unique career arc that has spanned across 25 years.
Most recently he has contri... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
  🎵APME LIVE CLINIC

2:00pm EDT

🎵APME LIVE CLINIC: WITHIN
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
PLF North 330 @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
WITHIN
Speakers
avatar for Ruth Debrot

Ruth Debrot

Senior Lecturer in Music Education, Boston University
I am interested in all things about teaching and learning. I sing, play guitar and keys in my band, Notorious Jones. Let's jam!
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
PLF North 330 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
  🎵APME LIVE CLINIC

2:10pm EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:10pm - 2:20pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 2:10pm - 2:20pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

2:20pm EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:20pm - 2:30pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 2:20pm - 2:30pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

2:30pm EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:30pm - 2:40pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 2:30pm - 2:40pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

2:40pm EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:40pm - 2:50pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 2:40pm - 2:50pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

3:00pm EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:10pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:10pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

3:00pm EDT

☕️CAFECITO BREAK + POP UP PERFORMANCE: JULIAN ABRAMO
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Hormel Music Innovation @ 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
APME LIVE STUDENT Festival performance: 🪩JULIAN ABRAMO
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Hormel Music Innovation 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
  🪩APME LIVE Student Festival Performance

3:10pm EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:10pm - 3:20pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 3:10pm - 3:20pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

3:10pm EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:10pm - 3:20pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 3:10pm - 3:20pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

3:20pm EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:20pm - 3:30pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 3:20pm - 3:30pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

3:30pm EDT

♥️ SONY VME Experience
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:40pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio @ 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Experience Sony’s immersive Virtual Mixing Environment (VME) technology in a personalized 10-minute listening session.
Using in-ear measurement microphones and precision calibration tones played through a professional studio speaker system, Sony creates a customized audio profile unique to your ears. Once calibrated, listeners can experience audio through headphones that recreates the sensation of sitting inside a professionally tuned studio environment.
This private demo offers a rare opportunity to hear how personalized spatial audio and acoustic modeling can transform headphone listening into an authentic studio experience.
Advance sign-up required. Limited availability.

Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:40pm EDT
MMS Mixing Studio
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session, Technology

3:30pm EDT

♥️ FOCUSRITE/MARTIN AUDIO IMMERSIVE SOUND DEMO
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130 @ 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session

3:30pm EDT

Voice Memo to Full Demo in Minutes
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
Volpe 203 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
❤️ Sponsor session by SUNO 

Every musician has had the experience: an idea arrives, but by the time you get to an instrument or a DAW, something is lost. Suno closes that gap.

In this session, we'll walk through Suno's core workflows for educators and students, from capturing a raw voice memo or hummed melody to generating a fully produced track with editable structure, custom stems, and stylistic control. Create backing tracks for student practice, generate stems for arrangement work, and transform an original song across multiple genres, from a string quartet to an EDM remix, in minutes. No prior AI experience required.
You'll leave with hands-on familiarity with Suno's Studio and Edit tools, a set of classroom-ready activities you can use the following week, and a framework for introducing AI music tools to students in a way that deepens their musical thinking rather than replacing it.

Speakers
avatar for Ben Camp

Ben Camp

Professor of Songwriting, Berklee College of Music
Ben Camp is a professor of Songwriting at Berklee College of Music, and an advisor at Suno. Ben has taught over 2,000 students, is a gold record writer and producer, and has amassed over 300 million streams with songs for Tiesto, Brice Fox, Victoria Justice, and on networks like HBO... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Suno

Suno

Suno
Suno is a music company built to amplify imagination. Students can turn original lyrics, melodies, or demo recordings into complete, studio-quality songs. Suno empowers students at every level to create, experiment, and discover what they're capable of, unlocking the joy of musical... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
Volpe 203 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  ❤️ Sponsor Session

3:30pm EDT

Turning the Band Room Up to 11: Popular Music Pedagogy Inside the Concert Band
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
Volpe 102 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
A traditional concert band setting may not be everyone's jam, but for those who do embrace the medium, why not include some popular music pedagogies? In this session, the presenter will describe how to bring elements of modern band to the concert band by sharing techniques, recordings, and materials.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Greene

Jennifer Greene

Wind Symphony Director, Binghamton University
Jennifer Reynolds Greene has been an instrumental music educator, specializing in bands, for more than thirty years. Currently, she is the Wind Symphony Director at Binghamton University (SUNY). For the majority of her career she held a position at Fayetteville-Manlius High School... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
Volpe 102 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🔦Demonstration (25)

3:30pm EDT

Fusing Musical Cultures: Developing Intercultural Competencies
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
Volpe 106 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Have you heard Bluegrass-Grunge, Ska-EDM, or Funk-Irish Jig? This research presentation explores undergraduate music education majors’ experiences, discoveries, and musical products that influenced their perspectives on learning approaches, non-institutionalized musics, culturally respectful and authentic performances, and intercultural competencies.
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Thies

Tamara Thies

Area Director of Music Education, California State University, Long Beach
Tamara T. Thies, PhD is Area Director of Music Education for the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music and Co-Coordinator of Music Education for the Single Subject Credential Program in the College of Education at California State University, Long Beach. Currently, she is the Music Education in Higher Education Rep... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
Volpe 106 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  📚Research (25), HPME

3:30pm EDT

Demystifying Melody Creation!
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
Volpe 103 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
In this interactive presentation I plan to put attendees through a number of exercises and games that they can use in their classrooms and in their personal songwriting, to make melody creation simpler, and more fun. Exercises will be based on concepts from my textbook “The Songwriting Breakdown."
Speakers
avatar for Taylor Miranda

Taylor Miranda

Private Music Teacher, Self-employed
My name is Taylor Miranda. Since the second grade I have been all in for songwriting and I have never stopped. I studied commercial music at BYU, have released 6 EPs of original music, and have had an incredible journey over the last 15 years in the world of custom music, writing... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
Volpe 103 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🛠️Workshop (25), Songwriting/Production

3:30pm EDT

🍎Social Media, Monetizing Your Music, Stage Presence, Recording Identity with Shane Calquhoun
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Volpe 101 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Speakers
avatar for Shane Colquhoun, PhD.

Shane Colquhoun, PhD.

Assistant Professor of Music Technology and Buisness, Alabama State University
Dr. Shane Colquhoun is an Assistant Professor of Music Technology and Contemporary Musical Styles at Alabama State University and a nationally recognized voice in innovative music education. A two-time GRAMMY Music Educator Award quarterfinalist, he centers his work on expanding access... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Volpe 101 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🍎APME LIVE Student Sessions

3:30pm EDT

Bring the Power of Hip Hop into Your Classroom with Soul Science Lab: Presented by Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:25pm EDT
Volpe 207 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Join Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers and Soul Science Lab for an interactive workshop that sparks creativity and cultural understanding. Designed for K–5 educators and beyond, this session explores hip hop traditions through listening, singing, and movement, empowering teachers to connect their classroom with diverse musical communities while building essential music skills. 
Speakers
GI

Gina Izzo

Manager, Learning and Engagement, Carnegie Hall
Manager of Learning and Engagement at Carnegie Hall, oversees Musical Explorers, connecting K–2 students to diverse musical communities. She supports teachers and young children in building core music skills through listening, singing, and movement with songs from around the... Read More →
AA

Asante Amin

Co-Founder, Soul Science Lab
Asante Amin is a gifted multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and educator. He has shared the stage with several globally renowned artists, including Rhiannon Giddens, Jessica Care Moore, Blitz the Ambassador, Ismael Kouyaté, Mos Def, GZA, Wynton Marsalis, and others. Amin is... Read More →
CL

Chen Lo

Co-Founder, Soul Science Lab
Chen Lo is an accomplished emcee, songwriter, educator and creative director. He has toured the globe as a musician delivering master classes and live performances. Lo has also shared the stage with the likes of Common, Erykah Badu, Rapsody, and The Last Poets. He is currently an... Read More →
SS

Soul Science Lab

Artists, Soul Science Lab
MEET SOUL SCIENCE LAB 
Soul Science Lab (SSL) is a music and multimedia duo powered by Chen Lo and Asante Amin. The two are storytellers who inspire the future. SSL is dedicated to empowering communities through original music, innovative storytelling, and arts education. The duo’s current projects include... Read More →
JM

Joanna Massey

Director, Learning and Engagement Programs, Carnegie Hall
Hailing from a family of educators, Joanna Massey serves as the Director of Learning & Engagement at Carnegie Hall, where she develops and leads programs that connect students, teachers, and young artists with inspiring musical experiences - helping them explore their creativity... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:25pm EDT
Volpe 207 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🛠️Workshop (25), K-12

3:30pm EDT

🎵APME LIVE CLINIC: AVIATOR LATIN BAND
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
AVIATOR LATIN BAND
Speakers
RA

Roxana Amed

Lecturer, University of Miami
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
  🎵APME LIVE CLINIC

3:30pm EDT

🎵APME LIVE CLINIC: PINE CREST SCHOOL (Boca Raton)
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
PLF North 330 @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
PINE CREST SCHOOL (Boca Raton)
Speakers
avatar for Heather Fortune

Heather Fortune

Music Teacher, Friends Select School
Educator and Flutist Heather Fortune leads instrumental ensembles at Friends Select School in Center City, Philadelphia. Her inclusive approach centers student voice and choice, utilizes good music technology to empower learners, and builds responsive classroom spaces. Heather coaches... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
PLF North 330 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities
  🎵APME LIVE CLINIC

4:00pm EDT

♥️ FOCUSRITE/MARTIN AUDIO IMMERSIVE SOUND DEMO
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130 @ 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Frost School of Music Facilities

Thursday June 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session

4:00pm EDT

MIDI in Music Education Training & Certification Program
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
Volpe 102 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
❤️ Sponsored session by the MIDI Association

The MIDI Association is introducing a MIDI education and certification program to support schools and professionals, expected to launch early in 2027. Come learn how you can take advantage of this curriculum in your own institution.

With the advent of MIDI 2.0 and its ongoing expansion, the need for accessible and authoritative information on MIDI is greater than ever. The MIDI in Music Education (MIME) Special Interest Group, made up of experts from industry and education, has been working to address this need with a new training and certification program. Working in partnership with the NAMM Foundation, and with curriculum being developed by the team at SAE Mexico, the MIME group expects to release this curriculum under a Creative Commons license in early 2027. The course will be available free of charge through Coursera, with supporting documents available to educators who wish to integrate it within their LMS of choice. The course will be relevant and adaptable to learners from high school, university, and industry.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Smithers

Brian Smithers

Program Director, Audio Production, Full Sail University


Thursday June 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
Volpe 102 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  ❤️ Sponsor Session, Songwriting/Production

4:00pm EDT

The Metrics of Music: The New, Free Educator Resource
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
Volpe 203 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
❤️ Sponsor Session by The METRICS OF MUSIC

The Metrics of Music, which is free and continually updated, focuses on the importance of data for musicians and the music industry. Learn how algorithms, consumption, curators, engagement and analytics influence decisions. There are more than 1,100 pages of content with colorful tables, graphs, photos, videos and 14 lesson plans.
Sponsors
avatar for Jeff Green

Jeff Green

Managing Partner, Stone Door Media Lab (publisher of The Metrics of Music)
The Metrics of Music, which is free and lives online so that it can be continually updated, covers the importance of data in streaming, copyright and royalties, analytics platforms, music licensing, sync, social media, touring, audio/radio, airplay/music charts, touring and related... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
Volpe 203 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  ❤️ Sponsor Session

4:00pm EDT

Too Many Notes? I HIGHLY Doubt It!
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
Volpe 103 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Calling all keyboardists who are looking to polish their live orchestration chops: Here's an informative session showcasing Apple's MainStage and its ability to achieve this desire through layering patches, creating split points, and using the Chord Trigger plugin to best serve the song and its overall performance impact on the keyboardist. 
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Strange

Daniel Strange

Department Chair and Associate Professor (Sterbenz Endowed Chair); Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship, Frost School of Music- University of Miami
Daniel Strange has performed on a variety of the world’s biggest stages from Carnegie Hall to NBC’s The Today Show as well as with critically acclaimed artists representing multiple genres including Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Calloway, Jacob Collier, Robert Glasper, Madison... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
Volpe 103 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🔦Demonstration (25)

4:00pm EDT

A narrative investigation of one songwriter's journey to Nashville
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
Volpe 106 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
This narrative inquiry explores how one songwriter experiences the multiple transitions involved in moving to Nashville, Tenneseee, enrolling in an undergraduate degree program in commercial music, and navigating Nashville's professional songwriting scene. This study focuses on the participant's storied understanding of navigating these multiple transitions.
Speakers
avatar for Stuart Chapman Hill

Stuart Chapman Hill

Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education, Michigan State University
Stuart Chapman Hill, Ph.D., is a conductor, composer, teacher, and scholar who serves as Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education at Michigan State University, where he teaches courses in music education and conducts Singing Spartans, the tenor-bass glee club Previously, he served... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
Volpe 106 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  📚Research (25), HPME

4:30pm EDT

♥️ FOCUSRITE/MARTIN AUDIO IMMERSIVE SOUND DEMO
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Music Engineering Classroom 130
  ♥️ Sponsor Demo Session

4:30pm EDT

From Import to Score in Minutes: Fast Dorico Workflows for Cleaning Up MIDI and XML Files
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Volpe 106 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
This demonstration walks educators through a workflow for transforming MIDI or MusicXML files—messy scores exported from DAWs or works salvaged from Finale—into clean, usable Dorico scores. Participants will learn essential shortcuts, time-saving tools, and cleanup strategies that result in polished notation quickly and effectively.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Wilt

Kevin Wilt

Chair, Department of Music, Florida Atlantic University
Kevin Wilt is a classical music evangelist. He composes music to introduce new audiences to the joy, drama, and adventure of classical music through familiar colors and lush textures, while engaging seasoned audiences with an underlying craftsmanship and sophistication. Composer John... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Volpe 106 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🔦Demonstration (25), HPME

4:30pm EDT

SUNO STUDENT PANEL
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Volpe 203 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Speakers
avatar for Ben Camp

Ben Camp

Professor of Songwriting, Berklee College of Music
Ben Camp is a professor of Songwriting at Berklee College of Music, and an advisor at Suno. Ben has taught over 2,000 students, is a gold record writer and producer, and has amassed over 300 million streams with songs for Tiesto, Brice Fox, Victoria Justice, and on networks like HBO... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Volpe 203 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🔦Demonstration (25)

4:30pm EDT

Tradition Meets Today: Bad Bunny as a Springboard for Exploring the Musical Heritage of Puerto Rico
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Volpe 103 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
This two-part workshop is inspired by Bad Bunny’s 2025 album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToSE, which showcases his Puerto Rican musical heritage by fusing traditional genres with contemporary styles. Participants will explore bomba y plena and música jíbara through the Smithsonian Folkways Collection and hands-on lessons designed for the music classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Sandra S. Adorno

Sandra S. Adorno

Associate Professor of Music Education, Florida International University
Dr. Sandra Sanchez Adorno is an associate professor of music education at Florida International University. She teaches courses in elementary general music, assessment and evaluation in music education, music psychology, and modern band. Sandra is certified in Orff-Schulwerk and World... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Volpe 103 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  🔦Demonstration (25), K-12

4:30pm EDT

Beyond the Stand: Lessons From a Podcast Exploring the “Both/And” of Popular Music Education
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Volpe 102 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Beyond the Stand analyzes themes emerging from educator and student interviews on popular music education. This session presents findings revealing a strong “both/and” philosophy (where PME enhances, rather than replaces, traditional programs) and highlights the roles of student voice, belonging, and teacher agency in expanding meaningful music-making opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Bryant

Jeremy Bryant

Commercial Music Instructor, Battle Ground Academy
Jeremy Bryant is a commercial music educator at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tennessee, where he teaches guitar, music production, and popular music ensemble courses. He holds a Master of Music Education from Belmont University, where his capstone project explored teacher agency... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Volpe 102 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  📚Research (25), K-12

4:30pm EDT

Rockin' the Public Domain: What I Learned about U.S. Popular Music after Launching a Sheet Music Company for Teachers
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Volpe 207 @ Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
For nearly a decade, I have created charts for the students in my bands. Since the charts proved successful in the classroom, I recently launched a publishing company. This journey into popular music publishing revealed surprising insights about copyright law, U.S. music history, and how to better support popular music educators.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Tom Zlabinger

Dr. Tom Zlabinger

Associate Professor of Music, York College / CUNY
Dr. Tom Zlabinger is an Associate Professor of Music at York College in New York City and a leading figure in popular music education, serving as Founding President of the Association of Popular Music Education's New York Chapter (APME-NY). With a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from the... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Volpe 207 Volpe Building, San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, USA
  📚Research (25), Performance

5:00pm EDT

🍿Take Me To The River New Orleans Happy Hour
Thursday June 4, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Hormel Music Innovation @ 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Delve into the vibrant musical culture of New Orleans with our project, Take Me To The River: New Orleans. Celebrate the rich musical history, heritage, and cross-cultural influences that formed this unique cultural jewel.
Speakers
avatar for Martin Shore

Martin Shore

Presdient, Take Me To The River Education Initiative
Award-winning filmmaker/producer/musician Martin Shore is the founder of the Take Me to the River Education Initiative, a 501c3 dedicated to preserving musical tradition while bringing music education back to schools across the country and the world.  Take Me To The River (2014... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Hormel Music Innovation 5513 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
  🎉 Social

5:00pm EDT

💃🏻🍸APME LIVE Happy Hour: HIVE HONORS & OSCEOLA ROCKS
Thursday June 4, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Titanic Brewery & Restaurant @ 5813 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
🪩HIVE HONORS • 🪩OSCEOLA ROCKS
Thursday June 4, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Titanic Brewery & Restaurant 5813 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
  🎉 Social
 
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