MINDY PETERSON, NCTM

2023 • 2022 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019

• November 28 Ep. 171: Elevating the Gaming Experience: The unique artistry and composition challenges of interactive video game music; with award-winning composer Winifred Phillips
• November 14 Ep. 170: Unraveling the Enigma of Musical Anhedonia: The Brain, Predictions, and the Missing Joy of Music; with Psyche Loui, PhD
• October 31 Ep. 169: Next-generation neurotherapeutics that leverage the power of music, neuroscience, and technology; with MedRhythms’ Brian Harris
• October 17 Ep. 168: Heartbeat Music: Crafting Forever Songs of Connection; with Brian Schreck, MA, MT-BC
• October 3 Ep. 167: Having Surgery? Use music to reduce anxiety and pain perception; with Alice Cash, PhD, LCSW
• September 19 Ep. 166: Every Brain Needs Music: The Neuroscience of Making and Listening to Music; with authors Larry Sherman, PhD, and Dennis Plies, DA
• September 5 Ep. 165: Breaking Boundaries: Breakdancing’s journey from the streets to the Olympic stage; with B-Boy London Reyes
• August 22 Ep. 164: Adaptive Music Education: Achieving potential and nurturing exceptionalities with harmony; with Erin Parkes, PhD
• August 8 Ep. 163: Tapping into Willy Wonka’s Wonderland for Musicians; with Schmitt Music
• July 25 Ep. 162: Unlocking productivity with the power of music; with Erik Fisher, Host of Beyond The To-Do List Podcast
• July 11 Ep. 161: Enhancing pet health with species-specific music that calms anxiety and improves behavior; with Janet Marlow
• June 27 Ep. 160: Jammin’ to the Beat of Nutrition: How Music Inspired a Revolutionary Whole Food Energy Bar; with JAMBAR’s Jennifer Maxwell
• June 13 Ep. 159: Nature’s Anthem: Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Jessa Campbell Revolutionizes Children’s Music with Eco-Tunes
• May 30 Ep. 158: How to BECOME the music for a rock star full-body workout; with Kirsten Potenza
• May 16 Ep. 157: Athletes and the Arts: Integrating the science of sport and the performing arts for mutual benefit; with Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD; and Steven Karageanes, DO, FAOASM
• May 2 Ep. 156: Voices of Hope: The Intersection of music and justice; With Amanda Weber, DMA
• April 18 Ep. 155: “Career Choices in Music beyond the Pandemic,” with author Julie Jaffee Nagel, PhD
• April 4 Ep. 154: How does music impact stuttering? With Dr. Heather Grossman, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-F
• March 21 Ep. 153: Your Brain On Art: What is neuroarts, and how do the arts transform us? With Susan Magsamen, MAS
• March 7 Ep. 152: Helping children identify, express, and regulate emotions with music; with Stephanie Leavell, MT-BC
• February 21 Ep. 151: What are the benefits of singing for our health and wellbeing? with Dr. Diana Allan
• February 7 Ep. 150: Chronic pain relief and management through music; with Nancy Jackson, PhD, MT-BC
• January 24 Ep. 149: Corporate team-building & wellness through music; with Rock and Roll Team Building Founder Ciaran Gribbin
• January 10 Ep. 148: Applying music’s healing powers to the challenge of eating disorders, with Annie Heiderscheit,PhD, MT-BC, LMFT

• December 27 Ep. 147: What is the current “State of the Arts?” with the Godfather of Music Advocacy, Bob Morrison
• December 13 Ep. 146: Music and adolescent health: Prevention, early intervention and treatment of youth and youth athletes; with Gene Beresin, MD, MA
• November 29 Ep. 145: Helping students, schools, and communities reach their full potential through the power of making music; with Henry Donahue
• November 8 Ep. 144: Better Together – A #MusicEducationNation invitation from Scott Sheehan, NAfME President
• October 25 Ep. 143: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober, with author Tim Ringgold, MT-BC
• October 11 Ep. 142: What exactly is… ASCAP and what does it offer music creators and consumers? with Alex Shapiro
• September 27 Ep. 141: Vera: Transforming dementia care with music; with Music Health’s Stephen Hunt
• September 13 Ep. 140: Intervals are all around us! How these Lego blocks of music inform our everyday experiences; with Rob Gronemann & Aaron Moe
• August 30 Ep. 139: What is Dalcroze Eurhythmics, and what are its benefits? With Anthony Molinaro
• August 16 Ep. 138: Classroom STEAM integration through music production & songwriting; with Writers Room U
• August 2 Ep. 137: What makes a lullaby a lullaby, and what difference does it make? with Laurel Trainor, PhD
• July 19 Ep. 136: Expanding awareness and advancing acceptance of the arts as a vital component for healing; with Ferol Carytsas
• June 28 Ep. 135: Connecting generations with Song (Saga); with Chief Rocker and Joy Pusher Eran Thomson
• June 14 Ep. 134: How did music shape the exploration and settling of America’s west? The musical story within the Westward Expansion story; with author Laura Dean
• May 31 Ep. 133: What’s the connection between classic cartoons and classical music? with Dr. Daniel Goldmark
• May 17 Ep. 132: The secret life of… the recording studio engineer; with John Long
• May 3 Ep. 131: Are musicians better able to learn an additional language? with Jennifer Krizman, PhD
• April 19 Ep. 130: What are music psychotherapy and vocal psychotherapy, and how do they work? with Dr. Diane Austin, D.A., LCAT
• April 5 Ep. 129: How socially conscious musicians are bridging divides and healing the wounds of war; with Musicians Without Borders’ Laura Hassler
• March 22 Ep. 128: What music did you have for breakfast this morning? Tips for fostering mental health through music, with Jeff Mims
• March 8 Ep. 127: The impact of music on wellness and homeostasis, with Patricia Caicedo, M.D., Ph.D.
• February 22 Ep. 126: A day in the life of a middle school band teacher – Why our front-line music workers do what they do, and what the pandemic has really meant for their vocation. With Veronica Tonus
• February 15 Ep. 125: From Sandy Hook to a Valentine’s Day love letter to the planet, with trauma response art therapist & musician Nicole Porter Davis
• February 8 Ep. 124: How can music enhance my DOG’s health and behavior? With Lisa Spector
• February 1 Ep. 123: Transcending divisions and conflict through song, with The Jerusalem Youth Chorus’ Micah Hendler
• January 25 Ep. 122: Transferring music skills to life, with Dr. Dylan Savage
• January 18 Ep. 121: What is sonic branding, and why does it matter? With Jeanna Isham
• January 11 Ep. 120: The inclusive, sustainable music classroom; with United Sound’s Julie Duty
• January 4 Ep. 119: What is the best way to find a piano teacher?

• December 28 Ep. 118: Bob Dylan: Case study of the power of music to change the world; with Ed Newman
• December 14 Ep. 117: Sound of Your Heritage: What role does music play in Norwegian culture & celebrations? With Melissa Holm-Johansen, DMA
• November 23 Ep. 116: My 2021 thoughts on giving the gift of music
• November 9 Ep. 115: Crossover episode with Arts for the Health of It
• October 26 Ep. 114: A peek behind the curtain of film composition, with composer Garrett Hope
• October 12 Ep. 113: What is the best age to begin piano lessons?
• September 28 Ep. 112: How are the sounds of my life shaping my brain, and what does music have to do with it? With Dr. Nina Kraus
• September 14 Ep. 111: Behind the scenes of my favorite piano learning app, Piano Maestro; With JoyTunes’ Becki Laurent
• August 31 Ep. 110: How are album covers created – and why is some of the art so bizarre?! With Darin Leach
• August 24 Ep. 109: How can I enhance my next dinner party with music? With Chef Arlene Coco
• August 17 Ep. 108: How is music boosting skills and learning in students in special education? With Natalie Hawkins, MT-BC
• August 10 Ep. 107: How is music changing my purchasing habits without my awareness?! With author Pavle Marinkovic
• August 3 Ep. 106: How to Talk… when kids don’t want to practice, with authors Joanna Faber & Julie King
• July 27 Ep. 105: What are the top three skills desired by corporate recruiters, and why are they found in musicians? When should musicians consider a day job in the business world? With Christopher Caliendo
• July 20 Ep. 104: Outsmarting Alzheimer’s – What to do now to increase your odds of successful aging and quality of life, with Kenneth Kosik, MD
• July 13 Ep. 103: Is there a dark side to the power of music? With Brea Murakami, MM, MT-BC
• July 6 Ep. 102: The latest in healthtech: Music dispensed as medicine through a “digital drip;” with MediMusic’s Gary Jones
• June 29 Ep. 101: #HowDidThatHappen: The Star Spangled Banner, with author Tim Grove
• June 22 Ep. 100: How music can help students with autism develop their emotions, with Dawn Mitchell White
• June 15 Ep. 99: #HowDoesThatWork: Behind the scenes of professional boxing entrance music, with Adam Gallenberg, PhD, LP
• June 8 Ep. 98: #BeyondMeToo, with Dr. Sandi Curtis, MT-BC, MTA
• June 1 Ep. 97: What are NFTs and what do they mean for the world of music, musicians, and fans? with Ari Herstand
• May 25 Ep. 96: Restoring function and quality of life for those with Multiple Sclerosis; with Betsy Hartman, MT-BC
• May 18 Ep. 95: How is music used in Bible translation? With SIL and Wycliffe Bible Translators’ Trevor Schuh
• May 11 Ep. 94: The new portal to Nashville songwriters, with Michael Blanton; Bonus: Coolest. Bachelorette Party. Ever.
• May 4 Ep. 93: What happens when you combine space exploration & music? Bonus: The first space-earth duet! with Laurie Orth
• April 27 Ep. 92: April is Autism Acceptance Month. One expert’s story and practical resources for music teachers of those with autism; with author Dr. Alice Hammel
• April 20 Ep. 91: What music do the sounds of ice and glaciers make? With Charles Van Kirk
• April 13 Ep. 90: Glee, Ryan Murphy, and innovation in music education; with Beth Slusher
• April 6 Ep.89: Predicting musical hits with the mathematics of music, with Music Xray’s Mike McCready
• March 30 Ep. 88: It Hurts So Good: When and why is sad music enjoyed? With Kimberly Sena Moore, PhD, MT-BC
• March 23 Ep. 87: Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, with author Peter Brown
• March 16 Ep. 86: The latest research on music interventions in dementia, and two ways to get personally involved; with NIA’s Dr. Coryse St. Hillaire-Clarke
• March 9 Ep. 85: Smule – Connecting the World Through Music, with CEO Jeff Smith, PhD
• March 2 Ep. 84: Music’s redemptive & restorative power in prison environments, with Arts Capacity founder Holly Mulcahy
• February 23 Ep. 83: Connecting the dots between SEL and music, with Scott Edgar, PhD
• February 16 Ep. 82: What is the relationship between musicianship, mental disorders, and genius? What is the difference between prodigy and genius? With Dr. Craig Wright
• February 9 Ep. 81: MIM – A place that showcases music’s unique ability to both preserve diverse cultures AND bring those cultures together; with Katherine Palmer, DMA
• February 2 Ep. 80: How do Rihanna and other artists get paid for their concerts or recorded performances? With Songtrust’s Anna Bond
• January 26 Ep. 79: Holistic health, wellness, and musicianship; with Austin Pancner
• January 19 Ep.78: How and when are songs selected for TV & film scenes? with Jody Friedman
• January 12 Ep. 77: Music interventions in speech development & disorders, with Laura Moorer, M.A., CCC-SLP
• January 5 Ep. 76: What are the benefits of being an adult (even “old”!) beginner? With New York Times bestselling author Tom Vanderbilt

• December 29 Ep. 75: How Pfizer, Sony, and Unilever use music to develop their executives’ business & leadership skills; with Maestro Roger Nierenberg
• December 22 Ep. 74: Why do birds (and insects and whales) sing? With David Rothenberg, PhD
• December 15 Ep. 73: Philip Brunelle, Godfather of the Scandinavian Lutheran choral mafia
• December 8 Ep. 72: “The orchestra that doesn’t behave:” The story of one community music group, with Marlene Pauley
• December 1 Ep. 71: Give the gift of music: Research-based ways to GIFT music (the gift that keeps on giving)
• November 24 Ep. 70: What you don’t know about 1 in 6 people you encounter, and why it matters; with David Knott
• November 17 Ep. 69: Tinder for musical instruments – matchmaking AND community building
• November 10 Ep. 68: Advocating for justice with music, and cultivating creativity for the common good; with Sara Groves
• November 3 Ep. 67: “Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste,” with author Nolan Gasser, PhD
• October 27 Ep. 66: Olympic trainer Daniel Stewart on enhancing motivation and performance with music
• October 20 Ep. 65: Musical Playgrounds – the neuroscience of nature & music combined with PLAY! With Melissa Hughes, Ph.D.
• October 13 Ep. 64: Does Practice Make Perfect? With Ed Varner, Ed.D.
• October 6 Ep. 63: Confessions of a piano tuner, with Billy Sadler
• September 29 Ep. 62: How do restrictions and limitations INCREASE our creativity? With Dr. Patricia Stokes
• September 22 Ep. 61: The moral, artistic, and economic power of color in classical music; with Afa Dworkin
• September 15 Ep. 60: How does music training affect children’s Social-Emotional Learning, and how is SEL affected by a pandemic? With Dr. Assal Habibi
• September 8 Ep. 59: How does MUSIC learning impact OTHER learning? With Dr. Anita Collins
• September 1 Ep. 58: What does Sesame Street music have to do with guide dogs? September is National Guide Dog Month; with Rena Strober
• August 25 Ep. 57: What the music you like says about your personality; with David Greenberg, PhD
• August 18 Ep. 56: How do artists and songwriters get paid when I stream their song or hear it played in a store? With Songtrust’s Anna Bond
• August 11 Ep. 55: “If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.” Music education in the new “classroom,” with David Jewell
• August 4 Ep. 54: What happens when an entrepreneur combines music, health, and technology? With Point Motion Founder & CEO Kevin Clark
• July 28 Ep. 53: One teen’s story of how she ended up on Spotify, with Grace Lundeen
• July 21 Ep. 52: In honor of the “2020” Olympics: The MUSICAL Olympic event, with champion equestrian Betsy Van Dyke
• July 14 Ep. 51: Conscious music: How do lyrics shape my mental narrative? with Jamie Goldstein, PsyD
• July 7 Ep. 50: Earworms: How do songs get stuck in my head, and how can I get rid of them?! with Dr. Katherine Cotter
• June 30 Ep. 49: “Traditional learning methods don’t work for me.” Utilizing Multiple Intelligences in Learning, with Graeme Winder
• June 23 Ep. 48: Tips from a time management coach on accomplishing (or helping our kids accomplish) musical goals this summer, with Elizabeth Grace Saunders
• June 16 Ep. 47: In honor of George Floyd: The role of music in social justice; with Bruce Henry
• June 9 Ep. 46: How do songs end up on Spotify playlists, anyway? With Streaming Promotions’ Michael Sloane
• June 2 Ep. 45: Laurie Berkner describes music’s stabilizing effect for children during uncertain times, and serenades her graduating childhood fans
• May 26 Ep. 44: What will the music education of the future look like? With Dr. Clint Randles
• May 19 Ep. 43: Memorial Day: A combat veteran tells his story and shares how music is serving those who serve our country, with CreatiVets’ Richard Casper
• May 12 Ep. 42: What does hip-hop have to do with mental health and well-being? With child and adolescent clinical psychologist Dr. Eliott Gann
• May 5 Ep. 41: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a look at how music preserves Mexican heritage and connects cultures, with Eugene Rodriguez
• April 28 Ep. 40: Does society serve art, or does art serve society? A metropolitan opera utilizes music as a community development program teaching academic, vocational, and life skills.
• April 21 Ep.39: Parkinson’s Disease Interventions with Music; “Music provides structure for movement.” Marion Haase, M.M.
• April 14 Ep. 38: How does music affect my TV viewing experience? With TV production insider Steve Mulholland
• April 7 Ep. 37: Businesses turn to jazz to develop teamwork, leadership, and innovation; with Jazz Impact’s Dr. Michael Gold
• March 31 Ep. 36: Mental Skills for Stress Reduction and Peak Performance, with author Dr. Vanessa Cornett
• March 24 Ep. 35: Oxytocin and dopamine in times of social-distancing; and how does music give us the chills? With Indre Viskontas
• March 17 Ep. 34: Music as palliative care, a container for sacred moments, and lifetime preserver of memories; with Crescent Cove’s Katie Lindenfelser
• March 10 Ep. 33: Looking for music lessons that fit your unique situation? Check out these options, with MacPhail Center for Music’s Paul Babcock
• March 3 Ep. 32: The immediate, visible, hands-on power you didn’t know you have, with Save School Music’s John Benham
• February 25 Ep. 31: “Good Music, Brighter Children: Simple and Practical Ideas to Help Transform Your Child’s Life Through the Power of Music,” with author Sharlene Habermeyer
• February 18 Ep. 30: Baseball & organ – the sound of spring fever, with MN Twins organist Sue Nelson
• February 11 Ep. 29: Music tech interventions for mental health challenges (with staggering success rates), with Noise Solution’s Simon Glenister
• February 4 Ep. 28: My CHILD is taking music lessons; what’s MY role? with Suzanne Greer
• January 28 Ep. 27: Are musicians better able to pick up subtle emotional cues? with Dr. Nina Kraus
• January 21 Ep. 26: Music’s Role in Video Games, with Dr. Ryan Thompson, MSU Game Design and Development Program
• January 14 Ep. 25: Role of Spirituals within African American Culture, with award-winning musician and educator Bruce Henry
• January 7 Ep. 24: Autism Interventions with Music, with Esther Thane, MTA, AVPT

• December 31 Ep. 23: Enhance Athletic Performance by up to 15% with the Legal Doping of MUSIC, with Power Music’s Dan Hubbert
• December 24 Ep. 22: Putting Joy on the Menu for Hospitalized Kids, with Children’s Cancer Association’s MyMusicRx
• December 17 Ep. 21: An American Pianist Successfully Invades Russia (and “The Life of Pi”), with Robert Thies
• December 10 Ep. 20: Music Heals the Soul, with founder & Dove Award winning songwriter Steve Siler
• December 3 Ep. 19: What IS it about Christmas Music?! Love it or not, why the response? with psychologist Dr. Krystine Batcho
• November 26 Ep. 18: Is Background Music Influencing My Purchasing (or my Thanksgiving Guests)?! with Songtradr’s Jody McKinley
• November 19 Ep. 17: Vietnam’s Best-Kept Secret is its Bright and Diverse Music Scene (with Sivaraj Pragasm)
• November 12 Ep. 16: The Backstory of “Awakenings” and “The Music Never Stopped,” with Dr. Concetta Tomaino (basis of a main character in each film)
• November 5 Ep. 15: Veterans Day Tribute + Role of Music in the Military: with Jari Villanueva, Taps Historian, USAF
• October 29 Ep. 14: The Healing Power of Music for Child Soldiers and Refugees: with Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nominee Samite Mulondo
• October 22 Ep. 13: Heartbeat of the Stadium and the Sound of Fall: Cheers to the Drumline (with UNT Drumline + Director of Athletic Bands Daniel Cook)
• October 15 Ep. 12: Coldplay’s Music Therapy for Kids Suffering Illness: with Melodic Caring Project’s Levi & Stephanie Ware
• October 8 Ep. 11: A Lion Mom Roars: with America’s Got Talent Contestant Susan Pascale
• October 1 Ep. 10: NHL Season Kick-off – Gloria! (with theScore hockey editor Josh Gold-Smith)
• September 24 Ep. 9: Artist Spotlight (from Australia to Cincinnati, Composer & Vegan Foodie Douglas Knehans)
• September 17 Ep. 8: Music Improves Concentration (“Music is the new superfood.” – Dr. Julia Mossbridge)
• September 10 Ep. 7: Sound of Your Heritage: Music’s Role in Jewish Culture & Celebrations (Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro)
• September 3 Ep. 6: How to Get Your Child to Practice…Without Resorting to Violence! (Author Cynthia Richards)
• August 27 Ep. 5: Why is the Ukulele So Popular? (Ben Hassenger, Ukulele Ambassador to Michigan)
• August 20 Ep. 4: Music Rewires the Brain (Maegan Morrow)
• August 13 Ep. 3: Music Reduces Urban Poverty (BIIG MIIC & Urban Ventures)
• August 6 Ep. 2: Music in Movie Trailers (Ariella Abrams)
• July 31 Ep. 1: Introduction