Dear Participant, 

My name is Theresa Hoover and I am a doctoral student in the School of Music, Dance and Theater at Arizona State University (ASU). I am working under the supervision of Dr. Jill Sullivan and Dr. Audrey Beardsley, faculty members at ASU. My dissertation research focuses on podcast listening among in-service music teachers. Through this research study, I am seeking to investigate the motivations and perceived benefits of listening to open-access educational podcasts among in-service music teachers.

I invite you to participate in this research study by completing this survey instrument, which will take approximately 10–15 minutes. There is no compensation for responding, nor is there any known risk. To ensure that all information will remain completely anonymous, please do not include your name anywhere. If you choose to participate in this research, please answer all questions as accurately as possible. Participation is strictly voluntary, and you may decide not to participate at any time by exiting the survey. If you choose not to participate or to withdraw from the study at any time, there will be no penalty. The results of this study may be used in reports, presentations, or publications, but your name will not be used because taking the survey is completely anonymous. The data collected will not be shared with others for future research or other purposes. All participants must be 18 years or older. 

Thank you for taking the time to assist me in my dissertation research. The data collected will provide useful information about the podcast listening motivations among in-service music teachers. If you need additional information or have questions, please contact me or my advisors at the emails listed below. If you would like to know the results of this survey, please contact me in Fall 2025. 

Sincerely, 

Theresa Hoover, 

Doctoral candidate, Music Learning and Teaching

Arizona State University 

thoover5@asu.edu 

Jill Sullivan, Ph.D. 

Professor, Music Learning and Teaching 

Arizona State University 

Audrey Beardsley, Ph.D.

Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation

Arizona State University 

audrey.beardsley@asu.edu