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• The Invisible Act of Belonging: Creating a Classroom Where Students Can Take Risks

  Four weeks before the school year begins, I am already thinking about classroom culture. I’m thinking about the music, of course. I’m thinking about repertoire, instrumentation, projects, performances, and the skills I want students to develop. But underneath all of those decisions is another set of questions: What kind of room do I want students…

  Ed Castro

  August 20, 2026

  Music

  artist, education, independent school, learning, music, musician, sunday scaries, teachers, Teaching, writing

• Rethinking Learning by Ear

  I’ve always thought of myself as someone who learns best by listening. In school, I thrived in lecture-based classes, especially when the professor was a gifted storyteller. If I could hear an idea explained, I was much more likely to remember it than if I simply read it on a page. Music, however, has always…

  Ed Castro

  July 13, 2026

  Music

  blog, learning by ear, life, listening, music, music education, performer, Teaching, writing

• Musical Collaboration for Diversity and Inclusion: Professional Growth and Impact

  My work with the adult community has seen significant growth and effectiveness through the power of collaboration with colleagues. The development of these working relationships and our joint efforts on projects, such as concerts and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) programming, have not only improved my current work but also enriched my personal and professional…

  Ed Castro

  June 23, 2024

  Music, Teaching, Thoughts

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