Tag: playlist
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Ep. 207: Decoding Musical Taste – How Music, AI & Culture Shape What You Love to Listen To; with Nolan Gasser, PhD
What makes you press play? Dr. Nolan Gasser—architect of Pandora’s Music Genome Project and music consultant for Google DeepMind—returns to reveal how human insight and AI are teaming up to unlock the secrets of musical taste. We dive into his new PBS special, “Why You Like It: Decoding Musical Taste,” an interactive experience that blends…
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Micro 18: Sonic Pumpkin Spice – Usher in fall with comfort food for ears
Fall is here, and just like we cozy up with warm sweaters and comfort food, our playlists can provide warmth, tranquility, and mental recalibration. A curated fall playlist eases us into autumn, grounds us, and helps us fully experience the present season. Like a soft sweater for your soul, find out how music can be…
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Micro 12: A few ways music enhanced this Mother-of-the-Bride experience
While there are a million ways that music can enhance a wedding experience, here are a few ways that music enhanced my mother-of-the-bride experience. Discover tips to turn each element of the event into an elevated moment, even those necessary “chores” that could easily turn into forgettable items on the to-do list. Make each step…
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Micro 9: Welcome, Summer – Fully experience the season and soundtrack your memories with your perfect playlist!
Capture the essence of the season and immerse yourself in the magic of summer with your own well-crafted sunshine playlist! From bright, energetic tunes to laid-back island vibes, nostalgic favorites, and patriotic anthems, discover how music can set the tone, elevate your summer adventures, and create lasting memories. Join me as we explore the songs…
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Ep. 182: Unlocking the Power of Purposeful Playlists; with Jennifer Buchanan, MBA, MTA
Certified Music Therapist Jennifer Buchanan gives a preview of her award-winning book, Wellness, Wellplayed: The Power of a Playlist. If you love to make the biggest impact possible while getting the most out of life, this book was written for you! Discover how intentionally (not algorithmically) curated playlists can profoundly impact our emotions and behaviors…
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Micro 5: Tune-assisted power nap
Harness the transformative power of the power nap (falling asleep not required!), where music becomes the secret ingredient for rejuvenation. Discover how a carefully curated playlist, like a Pavlovian trigger, can guide your mind into a state of restful calmness. Craft your own bespoke power nap playlist and emerge refreshed for the challenges ahead.