Tag: musicadvocacy

• Ep. 201: Breathe Bravely – Defying a Diagnosis through Singing; with Ashley Ballou-Bonnema

  

  Discover how singing can be a lifeline, path to healing, and vital health indicator for those living with cystic fibrosis. Ashley Ballou-Bonnema is a professional vocalist, teacher, and writer whose own experience with singing and CF was transformational. Ashley founded the non-profit organization, Breathe Bravely, to help others combat the effects of CF and progressive…

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• Micro 26: We Are the World –The Night Music Changed the World

  

  As we dive into 2025, this special message is for parents of young musicians. Music lessons are so much more than notes and rhythms—they’re a gateway to perseverance, confidence, self-discipline, creativity, and lifelong success. Discover how the gift of music today shapes timeless skills your child will carry forever!

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• Micro 25: Unlocking Success – 5 Lifelong Skills Shaped by Music Lessons

  

  As we dive into 2025, this special message is for parents of young musicians. Music lessons are so much more than notes and rhythms—they’re a gateway to perseverance, confidence, self-discipline, creativity, and lifelong success. Discover how the gift of music today shapes timeless skills your child will carry forever!

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• Micro 24: Silent Night, Shared Light – The Christmas Truce and Music’s Power to Unite

  

  One hundred ten years ago this Christmas Eve, music sparked an unexpected moment of peace on a war-torn battlefield. Hear how a simple carol transformed a battlefield and ushered in peace, connection, and joy. Music has a profound ability to unite, heal, and foster humanity even in the darkest times. May this powerful story of…

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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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• Ep. 194: Advocating Smarter, Not Harder – A simplified guide for exponential impact and reward; with Anita Collins, PhD

  

  Dr. Anita Collins, who I consider the global godmother of music advocacy, has been working for six years on a simplified music advocacy method. This distilled, efficient method is now available and is designed to empower musicians and educators everywhere to confidently and effectively advocate for music education. Infuse these steps into your work to…

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