Tag: lifeskills
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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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Ep. 189: Finding Purpose in Pain, with Guitars for Vets’ Taylor Ullom
Taylor Ullom has deep and extensive personal and familial ties with the military – and with music. Taylor is a US Air Force veteran who has dedicated herself to promoting mental health awareness and alternative therapies like music for enhancing the lives of veterans and military families. She shares her powerful journey and personal experiences…
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Ep. 152: Helping children identify, express, and regulate emotions with music; with Stephanie Leavell, MT-BC
Photo by Keira Burton on Pexels A significant life skill is the development of healthy strategies to process and regulate emotions. Music therapist and award-winning singer/songwriter Stephanie Leavell explains the super-powers of music to teach these skills in a fun way to kids (and their adults). Guest My guest today is Stephanie Leavell, an award-winning…
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Ep. 145: Helping students, schools, and communities reach their full potential through the power of making music; with Henry Donahue
VH1 and their Divas Live concerts laid the foundation for today’s Save the Music Foundation, which invests in school music programs, provides support for teachers and administrators, and advocates for music education. We discuss the resources offered, trends in music education, and how to get involved in this innovative non-profit.