Category: Microhance
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Micro 21: Growth Over Perfection – Cultivating a Resilient Mindset in Music, Learning, and Life
Is your student or child facing new frustrations in their learning journey? This episode is all about a powerful mindset shift that can change the way they approach challenges. We explore the importance of a growth mindset—a perspective that encourages students to see effort, setbacks, and mistakes as essential parts of learning and success instead…
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Micro 20: Restoring Dignity and Hope with Music
Imagine the power of world-class musicians bringing classical music into spaces where hope and beauty are often distant memories. In this episode, I recount my moving experience attending a concert inside a prison, organized by the Looking at the Stars Foundation. As the music filled the room, it created a profound sense of connection and…
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Micro 19: Up Close and Personal – The Nourishing Power of Chamber Music and Community Involvement
From the intimate power of live performances to unique community partnerships, discover how chamber music nourishes both the soul and the community. I share my incredible experience with ProMusica Minnesota, a world-class chamber music ensemble in Southern Minnesota. Hear tips on attending these transformative concerts and how joining a music organization’s board can make a…
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Micro 18: Sonic Pumpkin Spice – Usher in fall with comfort food for ears
Fall is here, and just like we cozy up with warm sweaters and comfort food, our playlists can provide warmth, tranquility, and mental recalibration. A curated fall playlist eases us into autumn, grounds us, and helps us fully experience the present season. Like a soft sweater for your soul, find out how music can be…
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Micro 17: From The Beatles to Zip Zap – How Creative Cross-Training Fuels Artistic Innovation
Discover how cultural and creative cross-training fuels artistic innovation, from Paul McCartney’s legendary approach to staying inspired, to my recent experience at Zip Zap Circus’ mind-blowing MOYA production. Discover how the fusion of music, acrobatics, and storytelling creates a powerful blend of entertainment and social impact—reminding us that exposure to different art forms can ignite…
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Micro 16: Walk the Line from Spaghetti Westerns to Rocketman and beyond!
Ever wondered what really drives your favorite musicians? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on musician biopics and documentaries, revealing how these captivating films deepen our connection to music, inspire creativity, and uncover the hidden stories behind the songs we love. You’ll also learn the film theme that haunted me as a child!…