Parenting Musically

Author: Parenting Musically

Parenting Musically explores ways to make music an important and meaningful part of our families lives. This podcast features interviews with well-known musicians and their parents paired with interviews with music education researchers. Join us to discuss stories and research related to the musical lives of families. Parenting Musically is grateful for season collaborators including the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (Season 4). The podcast is hosted by Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University and is supported by an EHI-D grant from CWRU.
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Episode 51: Joan Ellison & George Blake
Wednesday, 19 November, 2025

In our final episode of season 7, Lisa interviews Joan Ellison, songstress and revivalist of the Great American Songbook. Joan is known internationally for her restoration and revival of Judy Garland’s repertoire from her golden Hollywood years, live concerts, studio recordings, and television shows. Joan shares how she became a part of the “Judy Garland Family” and reflects on the importance of musical places in her own musical journey, from Judy Garland’s childhood home to Severance Hall. Co-host George Blake picks up the themes of musical place in Joan’s conversation within the fabric of the concepts of “home” and “away” in “There's No Place Like Home” and “Over the Rainbow” in The Wizard of Oz.Thank you to our audio engineer Davey Berris, Lead Digital Video Specialist at MediaVision at CWRU for his work as audio engineer on this podcast. We’re grateful to CWRU PhD student Lauren Hodgson for her work behind the scenes with editing transcripts. Thanks to CWRU Music Dept. chair Nate Kruse for his departmental support. Gratitude to CWRU for supporting this season of Parenting Musically.Joan’s WebsiteJoan’s Facebook and InstagramJoan’s Touring ScheduleJoan Ellison sings “Over the Rainbow”Joan Ellison Sings "Chicago" in the National Concert Hall in DublinJames Rhodes Parenting Musically podcast episode (discussed in Episode 51)