How is AI reshaping music making, learning and the future of music education?

Published: 27th April 2026

In this episode of The Music Education Podcast, your host Chris Woods speaks with Dr Jim Frankel, Founder and President of our partner company, MusicFirst, about the growing role of AI in music education.

Jim’s core philosophy is that AI should be used as a tool to free up teachers’ time, allowing them to focus more on students’ creativity, composition, and meaningful musical experiences.

Chris and Jim discuss the importance of educators acknowledging AI’s potential benefits rather than rejecting it outright, and explore how it can be used in the classroom in a pedagogically effective and engaging way for learners.

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