Author: Mindy Peterson, NCTM

• Ep. 6: How to Get Your Child to Practice…Without Resorting to Violence! (Author Cynthia Richards)

  

  Gently but firmly implementing daily practice time for your child will provide musical rewards they can enjoy for a lifetime (not to mention the many life skills learned through music lessons, including problem solving, discipline, increased focus, creativity, patience, perseverance). Regardless of whether music is eventually entered as a profession, the ability to make great…

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• Ep. 5: Why is the Ukulele So Popular? (Ben Hassenger, Ukulele Ambassador to Michigan)

  

  The ukulele seems to have exploded in popularity in the last five years or so with both amateurs and experienced musicians, and across all ages! Ben Hassenger, self-described Ukulele Ambassador to Michigan, explains why the ukulele is so attractive to so many people across so many demographics. He also explains the versatility of the instrument…

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• Ep. 4: Music Rewires the Brain (Maegan Morrow)

  

  After Gabby Giffords’ horrific shooting in 2011, Maegan Morrow helped her re-learn to speak using music therapy. Maegan explains how music is used for healing the brain. The brain’s ability to pave new pathways around damaged areas is called neuroplasticity. Learn how music generates neuroplasticity superpowers!

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• Ep. 3: Music Reduces Urban Poverty (BIIG MIIC & Urban Ventures)

  

  Lasting solutions to urban poverty span all the way from cradle to career – empowering communities by putting education, families, and community assets at the core. Urban Ventures provides cradle-to-career support for youth and families in one of Minneapolis’ most under-resourced neighborhoods, through music & arts, literacy & academics, farm, and sports.

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• Ep. 2: Music in Movie Trailers (Ariella Abrams)

  

  How are we influenced by music in movie trailers? How important is the music in trailers? Is it an afterthought, or more integral to the message of the trailer? What does the process of creating this music look like? Discover the niche industry of the movie trailer music world.

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• Ep. 1: Introduction

  

  This introductory episode explains what the podcast is all about, how it came to be, and host Mindy Peterson’s personal relationship with music.

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