This interview series explores music education across the Muslim world through conversations with educators, performers, and cultural leaders. Each episode highlights the individuals and institutions shaping musical life in their communities. Through these conversations, we investigate curricula, institutional structures, public attitudes toward music education and the political, economic, and historical factors that shape musical life in Muslim communities.

]]>https://www.youtube.com/@MusicEducationInTheMuslimWorldRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:15:53 GMTMon, 15 Jun 2026 14:46:12 GMT60Music Education In The Muslim World<p>This interview series explores music education across the Muslim world through conversations with educators, performers, and cultural leaders. Each episode highlights the individuals and institutions shaping musical life in their communities. Through these conversations, we investigate curricula, institutional structures, public attitudes toward music education and the political, economic, and historical factors that shape musical life in Muslim communities.</p>episodicMusic Education In The Muslim Worldhh7619@necmusic.edunoIn this episode, I speak with Layla Tazhibayeva, a Kobyz player and music educator from Kazakhstan. Layla shares her perspective on music education in Kazakhstan, discussing the opportunities and challenges facing musicians today, the legacy of the Soviet education system, and the growing importance of independent artistic careers. Layla also reflects on her work modernizing the Kobyz through new genres and technology.

]]>4b98e5e9-276a-41ec-b54b-f0c9d74cf994Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:19:20 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Layla Tazhibayeva, a Kobyz player and music educator from Kazakhstan. Layla shares her perspective on music education in Kazakhstan, discussing the opportunities and challenges facing musicians today, the legacy of the Soviet education system, and the growing importance of independent artistic careers. Layla also reflects on her work modernizing the Kobyz through new genres and technology.</p>no00:10:477Ep#7 with Layla Tazhibayeva (Kazakhstan)fullIn this episode, I speak with Alison Armstrong, an IB music educator based in Uzbekistan. Alison reflects on the place of music in everyday Uzbek society, attitudes toward music as a profession and the country's vibrant performance culture. We also discuss the influence of the Russian music education system, the role of traditional Uzbek music within contemporary education and what makes teaching music in Uzbekistan a uniquely rewarding experience.

]]>79065a2e-82f8-4005-87df-b6e48c12af5fMon, 06 Jul 2026 23:47:14 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Alison Armstrong, an IB music educator based in Uzbekistan. Alison reflects on the place of music in everyday Uzbek society, attitudes toward music as a profession and the country's vibrant performance culture. We also discuss the influence of the Russian music education system, the role of traditional Uzbek music within contemporary education and what makes teaching music in Uzbekistan a uniquely rewarding experience.</p>no00:10:426Ep#6 with Alison Armstrong (Uzbekistan)fullIn this episode, I speak with Adel Minkara about the evolving landscape of music education in Lebanon. We discuss public attitudes toward formal music study, the country's unique conservatory system that integrates European classical, jazz, and Mashriq musical traditions and the challenges of building a professional career amid political and economic instability. Adel also reflects on how music continues to serve as a bridge across religious and cultural communities.

]]>90ca04ff-bd58-4148-9d3c-4d10fc1cbd96Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:45:33 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Adel Minkara about the evolving landscape of music education in Lebanon. We discuss public attitudes toward formal music study, the country's unique conservatory system that integrates European classical, jazz, and Mashriq musical traditions and the challenges of building a professional career amid political and economic instability. Adel also reflects on how music continues to serve as a bridge across religious and cultural communities.</p>no00:11:075Ep#5 with Adel Minkara (Lebanon)fullIn this episode, I speak with Mazen Lawand about the evolving landscape of music education in Saudi Arabia. We discuss public attitudes toward formal music study, the social and religious factors that continue to shape perceptions of musicians, and the growing opportunities available to music professionals in the Kingdom.

]]>b7015425-431b-4d69-93ac-e4055e970cccFri, 19 Jun 2026 14:49:28 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Mazen Lawand about the evolving landscape of music education in Saudi Arabia. We discuss public attitudes toward formal music study, the social and religious factors that continue to shape perceptions of musicians, and the growing opportunities available to music professionals in the Kingdom.</p>no00:08:404Ep#4 with Mazen Lawand (Saudi Arabia)fullIn this episode, I speak with Arsalan Pareyal to explore the current state of music education in Pakistan. We discuss the role of music within Pakistan’s education system, questions of cultural identity and representation in music education and the challenges of developing meaningful and culturally relevant curricula. The episode concludes with his vision for reforming Pakistan’s music education system.

]]>bce10b18-a870-4a6d-a01e-4111a0968ecdWed, 17 Jun 2026 17:19:04 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Arsalan Pareyal to explore the current state of music education in Pakistan. We discuss the role of music within Pakistan’s education system, questions of cultural identity and representation in music education and the challenges of developing meaningful and culturally relevant curricula. The episode concludes with his vision for reforming Pakistan’s music education system.</p><p><br /></p>no00:13:123Ep#3 with Arsalan Pareyal (Pakistan)fullIn this episode, I speak with Mirza Redžepagić about the state of music education in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We discuss the legacy of Yugoslavia's music school system, societal attitudes toward pursuing higher music education and the role of formal conservatory training in shaping musicians.

]]>8a42b4f9-f25b-48a6-9d00-17a459b36c10Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:29:36 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Mirza Redžepagić about the state of music education in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We discuss the legacy of Yugoslavia's music school system, societal attitudes toward pursuing higher music education and the role of formal conservatory training in shaping musicians. <br /></p>no00:10:55Ep#2 with Mirza Redzepagic (Bosnia i Herzegovina)fullIn this episode, I speak with Hamza Jafri to discuss his decade-long journey building music programs across Pakistan. We explore the growing interest in music education, the challenges of balancing formal training with creativity, and the importance of preserving Pakistan’s rich musical heritage.

]]>ac388f4b-1d79-4880-b01c-820d2ab0ac12Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:50:33 GMT<p>In this episode, I speak with Hamza Jafri to discuss his decade-long journey building music programs across Pakistan. We explore the growing interest in music education, the challenges of balancing formal training with creativity, and the importance of preserving Pakistan’s rich musical heritage.</p>no00:12:091Ep#1 with Hamza Jafri (Pakistan)full