Tag: musicforlife
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Micro 42: Create a Practice Nest – 3 Elements for a Back-to-School Boost
It’s back-to-school season! Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or lifelong learner, now is the perfect time to create a practice nest – a welcoming space that transforms music practice from a chore into a joy. Discover three key elements to design a practice space that inspires consistency, comfort, and creativity.
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Micro 41: What I’ve Learned After 200+ Conversations About Music
What can 200+ conversations with the brightest minds in music teach us about life? On the six-year anniversary of the podcast, I share four lessons that have reshaped the way I see music – and its power to transform your everyday life.
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Ep. 213: Songwriting Decoded – What the Brain Loves & Why Lyrics Matter; with Mike Errico
Ever wonder how songs are written, what makes a song a hit, or what it would take to write a song yourself? In this episode, songwriter and author Mike Errico pulls back the curtain on the songwriting process, blending humor, neuroscience, and practical tips from his book Music, Lyrics, and Life. Whether you’re a musician,…
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Micro 38: From Plato to Bono – 10 Quotes About Music’s Power to Say the Unspeakable
What do ancient philosophers, modern scientists, and rock stars have in common? A reverence for music. Music has a way of expressing what words alone can’t. Discover 10 quotes that say what words alone never could.
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Micro 37: Master the Art of Daydreaming – A Summer Spark for Creative Thinking and Unexpected Solutions
Did you know daydreaming can actually boost creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving? Explore the science behind intentional daydreaming, why summer is the perfect time to practice it, and how music can help your mind wander its way to surprising solutions.
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Ep. 211: Music, Speech & the Brain – A New Way to Help Kids Communicate in 10 Minutes a Day; with David Sonnenschein
Speech delays affect over a million young children in the U.S.—including dual language learners and those with Autism, Down syndrome, and intellectual delays. Discover how neuroscience is revealing music’s powerful role in supporting speech development and early communication—in just 10 minutes a day.