Matthew Arau
Associate professor of music and chair of music education at Lawrence University Conservatory, author of Upbeat Mindset, Mindfulness, and Leadership in Music Education and founder of Upbeat Global; provides expertise on leadership, culture, and wellbeing for music educators.
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Jan 10, 2026 • 30min
176 Making Joy Your Tonal Center with Matthew Arau
Matthew Arau, author and leadership educator who champions joyful, mindful music-making. He outlines six keys to center joy in classrooms. Short segments cover gratitude, contribution, purpose, care, communication, and community. Practical tactics and quick teacher self-care tips pepper the conversation.
Nov 22, 2025 • 38min
(175) Edge of Your Seat Rehearsals Throwback with Matthew Arau
Dr. Matthew Arau, founder of Upbeat Global and author focused on leadership and rehearsal engagement. He explores the 'upbeat' as mindset, techniques to keep every student involved, and kinesthetic tools like air-and-fingers and the pong hand game. Topics include pacing, subdivision, creative percussion roles, singing and speaking parts, and five levels of listening.
Sep 27, 2025 • 1h 34min
(81) Have a Better Day, Creating Band Culture, and Leadership Development Throwback with Dr. Matthew Arau
Dr. Matthew Arau, music education leader and author of Upbeat, shares practical leadership and wellbeing tools for music teachers. He outlines morning routines, breathing and movement techniques, and mindset practices to handle rehearsal disruptions. He also explains building band culture by design and launching student leadership programs to empower musicians and transform rehearsals.
