Tag: musiceducation
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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…
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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!…
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Ep. 190: I Heard There Was A Secret Chord – Dr. Daniel Levitin on His New Book and the Science Behind Music as Medicine
In this episode, we’re joined by the renowned Dr. Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist, musician, and bestselling author. We dive into his brand-new book, I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine. Dr. Levitin reveals why he wrote the book, how he chose the title, his definition of music, and this new book’s relationship to…