What happens when music education is built around gender instead of students' voices?

In this episode of The Gay Teacher's Lounge, I sit down with AJ, a public school music coach, to talk about the hidden ways gender norms shape music education.

We discuss:

• Why so many school choirs are divided by gender instead of vocal range
• The challenges faced by students whose voices don't fit traditional expectations
• What happens when gender expression doesn't conform to stereotypes
• Being called the F-slur by a student and how the situation was handled
• Teacher burnout and the decision to leave the classroom after only two years
• Creating more inclusive music programs for LGBTQ+ students and educators

Whether you're an educator, choir director, student, parent, or someone inte ...