The Vocal Cue
The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts is a confidence-building, mind-expanding artistic journey with an infinite number of destinations.
Talkington grads are theatrical sound designers, independent filmmakers, and modern dance teachers. They're gallery owners, experimental sculptors, and Chicano art historians. They're symphony conductors, opera singers, and Broadway performers. Most importantly, our alumni lead rewarding lives marked by unceasing creativity, hard work, and honest expression—habits that they learned right here at Talkington.
Explore the journeys and experiences of Talkington students, faculty and alumni through The Vocal Cue podcast.
The Vocal Cue
From Dust Storms to Music Education with Dr. Shauna Pickens
Episode 7 of The Vocal Cue, with your host Tawny Ballinger, brings in Texas Tech University School of Music Assistant Professor of Music Education, Dr. Shauna Pickens.
Dr. Pickens began her career at Texas Tech in the fall of 2023 but she was no stranger to the campus, having received her bachelors and Ph.D. at Texas Tech. Her love for teaching music is evident, whether it be teaching middle schoolers or college level courses. Listen in as we discuss her journey coming full circle from band camp to leading our future music educators.