Malia Odekirk Email & Phone Number

As an educator and researcher, my life is spent as an eternal learner. I seek to see each experience and advancement through a new lens, to learn from even the smallest moments and grow.I recently obtained my master's degree in the field of musicology, with a research emphasis in ethnomusicology. I am involved with the Society for Ethnomusicology and am consistently engaging with research in the field while narrowing my own interests. I continually work to develop a unique approach to fieldwork and contribute to the important and lively scholarly conversations already occurring.As a graduate teaching assistant in music theory, a percussion instructor in various high schools and independent ensembles around the state, and a private lesson teacher I also continue to work on my pedagogical skills and knowledge. I aim to continually learn how to incorporate new ways of teaching, demonstrating, and thinking so that students of all skill levels and learning styles can have a phenomenal experience learning and growing.In addition to the academic and educational endeavors of my career, I continually broaden my knowledge with other opportunities, including administrative work, organization and planning, and performing. I look forward to meeting and working with many of you in the future!