Tag: musiceducation
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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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Ep. 197: Playing It Forward – How MetroNOME’s Beer Makes Tomorrow Sound Better; with Bill Eddins
What happens when a world-class conductor, a brewmaster, and a passion for music education collide? You get MetroNOME Brewery—a craft beer haven with a mission to fund music education and provide instruments for youth. Join me as I chat with co-founder Bill Eddins about how this St. Paul brewery is “playing it forward, one pint…
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Ep. 196: The Beat of the Land – Music’s Role in Native American Culture and Identity; with Anton Treuer, PhD
What role did music play historically in Native American culture, and in what ways has this changed or remained the same? How have Native musicians influenced modern music? Dr. Anton Treuer, author of “Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask,” shares powerful insights into the deep connection between music, tradition,…
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Ep. 195: Classical Regenerated – AyseDeniz on AI, Creativity, and Bridging the Past and Future of Music
Award-winning pianist and composer AyseDeniz is expanding classical music’s reach by blending tradition and technology in fascinating ways. She’s using AI not only to bring classical music to new audiences but also to imagine what the legendary composers (think Chopin and Mozart) might have composed if they were alive in the digital age. AyseDeniz shares…
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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…