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May 2023
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108 | Bridging Faith and Creativity: A C...

Bryson Tarbet, M.M.Ed.
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Send us Fan Mail In this fun and engaging episode of That Music Podcast, host Bryson Tarbet welcomes special guest Sarah Oliver, a music teacher in a Catholic school setting. They explore the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching music in a faith-based environment. Sarah shares her personal journey of how she found her calling as a music te ... Show More
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