About Anthony Molinaro
Founder of MusicXT
Anthony Molinaro is a dedicated music educator, multi-instrumentalist, author, and producer who has centered the Dalcroze approach at the core of his teaching philosophy. With over 17 years of experience in public school classrooms across the United States, he pioneered the establishment of an authentic Dalcroze classroom at his elementary school in North Western Pennsylvania.
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Anthony holds a Master’s degree in Music Education from Carnegie Mellon University, where he currently serves as the Eurhythmics instructor at the Preparatory Academy and guest lecturer. He is a highly sought-after clinician and presenter, having featured at prestigious events such as the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA), Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) and Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) state conferences, district-level professional development
workshops, and American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) chapter events across the region. His leadership in the field extends to his roles as former board chair and treasurer of the Dalcroze Society of America, and as a presenter at multiple national and virtual conferences, including the International Conference of Dalcroze Studies in 2023, where he conducted the Demonstration Lesson.
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The author of several book chapters and articles, Anthony co-authored Make It Music: Dalcroze Strategies for Every Classroom, released to broad acclaim in 2025. This innovative resource brings Dalcroze principles into mainstream music education spaces and provides tools for teachers to incorporate creative movement work into their curriculum, no matter their experience level.
In addition to his work in the classroom, Anthony has developed educational content for Music ConstructED and QuaverEd, including a series of Dalcroze-based lessons that are accessible to millions of students. His podcast, The New Dalcrozian, has gained international recognition with listeners in over 48 countries. His SubStack newsletter, MusicXT - Moments and Movement, offers subscribers regular insights into his career and the Dalcroze approach, enriched with instructional videos and other resources designed for public school settings.
What sets MusicXT apart is our commitment to creating a supportive, collaborative community of educators who share a passion for public education. We offer workshops, speaking engagements, and a Substack that not only provide practical tools but also inspire ongoing professional growth.
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Join us on this journey to make music education more impactful, more engaging, and more joyful.
The MusicXT Philosophy
After nearly two decades in American public school classrooms, renowned Dalcroze educator and clinician Anthony Molinaro has developed an approach to music teaching that delivers dynamic and engaging experiences for children of all ages.
A MusicXT classroom is a vibrant space, inclusive and responsive to individual needs, and driven by the artistry and creativity of the students. Through in person and virtual events, content, and materials, MusicXT is bringing powerful movement-based teaching strategies to mainstream music education communities!
Join thousands of educators across the world who are already incorporating these ideas in their practice and delivering benefits to their students.
