Tag: education
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Ep. 207: Decoding Musical Taste – How Music, AI & Culture Shape What You Love to Listen To; with Nolan Gasser, PhD
What makes you press play? Dr. Nolan Gasser—architect of Pandora’s Music Genome Project and music consultant for Google DeepMind—returns to reveal how human insight and AI are teaming up to unlock the secrets of musical taste. We dive into his new PBS special, “Why You Like It: Decoding Musical Taste,” an interactive experience that blends…
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Micro 32: Not Just Music: 5 Podcasts That Fuel My Whole Life
This listener-inspired micro episode is a celebration of holistic cross-training—not for your muscles, but for your life. Just as music thrives on harmony and balance, so do we. I’m sharing my top 5 favorite podcasts across different areas of life—from health and spirituality to productivity and news—all of which support my personal rhythm and help…
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Micro 29: Music as internal chiropractic and its relationship to astronomy
While our current society tends to consider music as “arts and entertainment,” it has functioned since the beginning of time as so much more than that. A powerful talk by Karl Paulnack explores music’s profound role in human survival. Discover how the Greeks connected music to astronomy, why a concert in a Fargo nursing home…
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Micro 28: Jumpstart Creative Thinking
Feeling stuck creatively or want an extra boost of inspiration? John Cleese says creativity isn’t something you’re born (or not born) with – it’s a way of thinking and it can be taught. Discover insights on sparking a creative mindset… and how music can accelerate the creative process.
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Ep. 202: The HUMAN Instrument – How Beatboxing is Breaking Barriers in Education, Creativity, and Leadership; with Kaila Mullady
Kaila Mullady performs all over the world, infusing beatboxing, singing, rapping, and theater to push the boundaries of creativity and show just what the human instrument is capable of. From performing on Broadway to using beatboxing in speech therapy and music education, Kaila is proving that rhythm and sound can transform lives. Discover how her…
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Micro 27: Grip Strength & Music – A Surprising Key to Health and Longevity
Did you know that grip strength is one of the best predictors of overall health and longevity? And did you know that playing a musical instrument can help build and maintain it? Discover how making music strengthens your hands, brain, and even your future well-being—plus, a fun story about how piano lessons helped a young…