Director of Bands and Instructor of Music@Avery County Schools
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Jeff Hodges is a dynamic and forward-thinking music educator, ethnomusicologist, and content creator with over 25 years of experience in public education, curriculum leadership, and multicultural music instruction. He holds a Master of Arts in Musicology with a specialization in Ethnomusicology from the University of North Texas, where he also earned his Bachelor of Music Education with a focus on low brass.
Jeff has served as both director and assistant director of bands in North Carolina and Texas, developing and reviving programs across middle and high school levels. His work emphasizes student leadership, jazz education, and the integration of global musical traditions—including Balinese gamelan, West African drumming, and Indian classical forms—into K–12 environments. In addition to his public school work, Jeff has taught at the university level and presented academic research at the Society for Ethnomusicology.
As the creator of Dr. Spin Music, Jeff curates a popular online platform where he explores album reviews, music tournaments, and genre-spanning analysis through videos, blogs, and interactive apps. His innovative Glide-based app connects listeners to an annual album bracket, blending pedagogy, community engagement, and content creation.
Jeff’s work has earned recognition from academic and educational institutions alike, including multiple Teacher of the Month awards, a research grant from UNT, and the “Outstanding Student in Ethnomusicology” award. He continues to be a passionate advocate for inclusive, technologically integrated, and globally informed music education.More...