All too often, the music classroom stifles students with one-size-fits-all curricula and repertoire. This book turns that paradigm on its head, offering a vision of music education that empowers students as critical thinkers who exercise voice and choice to question, discover, connect, and play like never before - in and out of the classroom. It offers a comprehensive guide to crafting engaging music lessons that transform students from passive consumers to vibrant creators. Whether you're looking to rethink general music or your ensemble groups, this is chock-full of generative, actionable, and impactful tools. This book draws on the authors' deep research and years of experience in the music room to provide a guide to creating a learner-centered environment and giving students the opportunity to own the creative process.