In this episode, I talk with my girlfriend, Maia Hamann, about how she teaches her young students to compose music. She explains her strategy of breaking music down into individual elements, something all composers could benefit from. Maia also shares tips on composing for bassoon. And we get to hear about her unique experience studying Somali music.

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Maia also blogs about her stories and strategies on teaching. Check out maiable.wordpress.com.

Episode Playlist

1:03 – Antonio Vivaldi – “Concerto in C major: III. Allegro” – Maia Hamann and Leah Siltberg (2007)

2:09 – Carl Maria von Weber – “Andante e Rondo Ungarese” – Maia Hamann and Leah Siltberg (2007)

26:23 – “The Lingerer” – Charlie McCarron feat. Maia Hamann (2012)

27:58 – Alvin Etler – “Sonata: II. Fast” – Maia Hamann and Leah Siltberg (2007)

30:30 – “Sida Hogasha Roobka” – Performed by Maia Hamann (2013)

33:42 – “Evil Adventures” – Joe Sacksteder, Performed by Maia Hamann (2005)

All other compositions by students of KMS Elementary and High School.

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