Category: EducationCommunity
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Ep. 236: Have We Made Music Too Complicated?The Case Against Leaving Music to the Experts; with Joan Koenig
For generations, music was something families simply DID together. Today, many parents feel unqualified to make music with their own children, leaving it to teachers and experts. But what if that shift is costing our kids one of the most powerful tools for developing creativity, empathy, resilience, language, and connection? Acclaimed educator and author Joan…
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Ep. 235: The Hidden Power of Musical Daydreams – and the Neuroscience Behind Them; with Elizabeth Margulis, PhD
Why does music so often – and effectively – transport us into vivid memories, imagined futures, or entirely different emotional worlds? Dr. Margulis has spent years studying the fascinating phenomenon of musical daydreams. She joins us to discuss her brand new book on the topic, and what these deeply human experiences reveal about attention, creativity,…
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Ep. 234: “I Wish I Had Time for Music” – Turning Regret into Reality (Even in 15 Minutes a Day); with author Laura Vanderkam
If you’ve ever said, “I wish I could play the piano [or other instrument],” this episode will equip you to make your dream a reality. With time-management expert (and music-lover) Laura Vanderkam, we explore how even the busiest lives can make space for meaningful musical pursuits – without adding stress, guilt, or overwhelm. Discover how…
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Ep. 233: What Horses Hear at the Kentucky Derby – The Hidden Soundscape of “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports;” with Janet Marlow
What does the Kentucky Derby sound like – from a horse’s perspective? From the iconic bugle call to the thunder of hoofbeats and roaring crowds, this episode explores how horses perceive the Derby’s intense soundscape – and how that awareness will change how you view this year’s Derby!
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Ep. 232: A Breakthrough in Postnatal Depression – The Science (and Stunning Results) Behind Singing for Recovery; with Yvonne Farquharson
Postpartum depression leaves many mothers feeling isolated and hopeless at a time they’re “supposed” to feel joy. But new research reveals transformative success utilizing a tool both ancient and beautifully simple: singing together. We dive into the science and real-world impact of a ground-breaking program changing maternal mental health care, offering a cost-effective, community-based solution…
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Ep. 231: Why the Music of Your Youth Never Leaves You – The Latest Research on The Musical Reminiscence Bump; with Nicholas Kathios
What is it about the songs from your teenage years that still give you chills decades later? In this episode, we explore the fascinating science behind the “musical reminiscence bump” and why music from adolescence becomes so deeply tied to memory, identity, and emotion. Researcher Nicholas Kathios unpacks how the teenage brain, social experiences, and…