David A. Stringham has taught music to students in public, private, university, and community settings. His research interests include composition, improvisation, music technology, and lifelong musicianship. His most recent publications appear in Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, International Journal of Music Education, and Music Educators Journal. He is currently Associate Professor of Music at James Madison University, where he leads the JMU Jazz Ensemble, coordinates the university’s interdisciplinary Music and Human Services minor, mentors undergraduate and graduate researchers, and teaches courses related to music learning and teaching.