Author: Mindy Peterson, NCTM
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Ep. 220: Decoding Nonsense Lyrics – What’s Really Going On in Songwriting? (IYKYK) with Mike Errico
Why do many song lyrics make absolutely zero sense?! This has baffled me for years, and today I bring back songwriting expert Mike Errico to finally solve this personal mystery. Are musicians being deep, poetic – or is there something else behind seemingly nonsensical lyrics? Get ready to finally understand the strange genius behind songs…
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Micro 45: Ignite Creativity and Flow – A Secret from The Beatles
Creativity isn’t just for artists – it’s a skill anyone can develop. In this episode, we explore Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act and reveal how The Beatles’ approach to inspiration can help you nurture creativity in everyday life. Learn how to cultivate flow, spark inspiration, and make creativity a way of being, not just doing.
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Ep. 219: The Hidden Resource for Stress Relief, Connection, and Resilience – How Orchestras Are Quietly Transforming Community Well-Being; with Karen Yair, PhD
Discover how orchestras are stepping into the health and wellness space in powerful ways, building programs that reduce stress, combat loneliness, and support resilience. A new Catalyst Guide from the League of American Orchestras shines a spotlight on this movement. Explore what it means for you, your community, and the future of music.
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Micro 44: Behind the Mic – Answering One of My Most-Asked Questions
Ever wonder which podcast episodes leave the biggest mark – and why? In this micro episode, I reveal the conversations that changed me, the listener question that inspired it, and how music can transform your life, too.
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Ep. 218: How a Bruce Springsteen Concert Saved My Life – One Woman’s Story of Depression, Hope, and Rediscovering Life at 60; with Anne Abel
What happens when one concert flips the trajectory of a life? Author Anne Abel had lived with severe depression since her teens – when, at age 60, a Bruce Springsteen concert had an effect that extensive therapies had failed to accomplish. In this moving conversation, Anne shares how that night sparked a journey from despair…
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Micro 43: Build Routines, Not Self-Control – Create a Fall Schedule to Shape Your Future Self (in Music and Beyond)
The Fall season (“other New Year”) is the perfect time to reset and reframe. Instead of relying on limited self-control, build routines that carry you – and your kids – through music practice, learning, and life with consistency and ease. Discover how small, steady habits can shape not just your days, but your future self.