Enhance Life with Music
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsExplore the holistic power of music through the lens of science, health, sports, education, entertainment, business, service, and history. Whether you consider yourself a musician or not, music is all around us. Unleash the power of music in your life!
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Ep. 46: How do songs end up on Spotify playlists, anyway? With Streaming Promotions’ Michael Sloane
June 09, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWho gets to control the exposure of various songs and artists on playlists? Can playtime and list inclusion be influenced, monetarily or otherwise? How does the industry’s general practice compare to legal guidelines and Spotify’s terms of use? Industry insider Michael Sloane answers questions about the process and introduces us to the world of playlist curators. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode46 Facebook Page Insta...
Ep. 45: Laurie Berkner describes music’s stabilizing effect for children during uncertain times, and serenades her graduating childhood fans
June 02, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBDubbed “the Adele of the preschool crowd” by The New York Times, Laurie Berkner explains the role music plays in children’s lives, both in “normal” times and times of anxiety. She has a special message for Class of 2020 seniors, many of whom first fell in love with music as toddlers because of Laurie’s music! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode45 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
Ep. 44: What will the music education of the future look like? With Dr. Clint Randles
May 26, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBNew and innovative music-making methods can engage even more students in the life-enhancing creative process of music-making. Widely available technology brings with it a plethora of additional opportunities to diversify school music curriculum and ignite the innate love of music in students who may otherwise not be a good fit for traditional school music programs. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode44 Facebook Page Ins...
Ep. 43: Memorial Day: A combat veteran tells his story and shares how music is serving those who serve our country, with CreatiVets’ Richard Casper
May 19, 2020 05:08 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBMarine veteran Richard Casper’s life fell apart when he returned home with combat wounds from his service in Iraq. After nearly giving up, he discovered art and song-writing as therapeutic forms of expression, and he now uses these mediums to help other veterans heal. Richard says of songwriting: “I found out how to tell my story without actually telling my story.” Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode43 Facebook Page Ins...
Ep. 42: What does hip-hop have to do with mental health and well-being? With child and adolescent clinical psychologist Dr. Eliott Gann
May 12, 2020 05:33 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBHip hop culture’s core values of social justice, peace, respect, and community make the world’s most popular musical genre a relevant and effective therapeutic tool for the marginalized and at-risk population. Hip Hop beat making and culture is successfully utilized across the globe as a mental health, educational, social justice and cross-cultural intervention. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode42 Facebook Page Instag...
Ep. 41: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a look at how music preserves Mexican heritage and connects cultures, with Eugene Rodriguez
May 05, 2020 06:08 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBMusic can preserve culture and be a bridge between cultures. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a look at some of the ways music is used to celebrate Mexican history and traditions, as well as promote intercultural connection. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode41 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
Ep. 40: Does society serve art, or does art serve society? A metropolitan opera utilizes music as a community development program teaching academic, vocational, and life skills.
April 28, 2020 05:34 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMN Opera’s Music Out Loud program is influenced by El Sistema, a social development program founded in Venezuela over 40 years ago. Music Out Loud is a program with a social mission that uses music, and other operatic components, in a holistic way to teach academic skills and life skills, AND enrich the community at the same time. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode40 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
Ep. 39: Parkinson’s Disease Interventions with Music; “Music provides structure for movement.” Marion Haase, M.M.
April 21, 2020 05:14 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBMusic allows information to bypass areas of the brain that have lost their ability to communicate. And as the music is removed, these new and improved functions remain, continuing to use the new route in the brain that was made possible by the music. The brain can change, learn new things, and re-route information at any point in life. Whether a brain has received a Parkinson’s diagnosis or is simply experiencing the normal aging process, music organizes the information the brain needs to ac...
Ep. 38: How does music affect my TV viewing experience? With TV production insider Steve Mulholland
April 14, 2020 05:24 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBImagine watching your favorite TV show without any music in its sound track. TV production insider Steve Mulholland explains the magic of music breathing life into a television story. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode38 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
Ep. 37: Businesses turn to jazz to develop teamwork, leadership, and innovation; with Jazz Impact’s Dr. Michael Gold
April 07, 2020 06:15 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBJazz music has been used by General Mills, Target, IBM, The Mayo Clinic, and The United Nations to develop 21st century skills such as agile thinking, imagination, empathy, and risk-taking. How can the jazz genre inform a business model that has long prized stability and continuity? Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode37 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
Ep. 36: Mental Skills for Stress Reduction and Peak Performance, with author Dr. Vanessa Cornett
March 31, 2020 05:26 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWe have a choice of where we focus our awareness, and these choices fundamentally affect how we perceive our experiences, and how we perform (whether the performance is athletic, musical, social, or otherwise). Dr. Vanessa Cornett explains that “Awareness is the most valuable resource we possess as humans… If stress isn't what happens to us, it must be the result of how we interpret what happens to us.” Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podc...
Ep. 35: Oxytocin and dopamine in times of social-distancing; and how does music give us the chills? With Indre Viskontas
March 24, 2020 05:40 - 35 minutes - 33 MBChemicals like oxytocin and dopamine are important in human connection, well-being, pleasure, contentment, and meaning – aspects of healthy humanity that are strained by social distancing. Studies show intriguing links between music and oxytocin and dopamine. How can music stimulate these chemicals so crucial to well-being – especially in those most impacted by quarantines? Oh, and what is up with music giving us the chills?! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://...
Ep. 34: Music as palliative care, a container for sacred moments, and lifetime preserver of memories; with Crescent Cove’s Katie Lindenfelser
March 17, 2020 05:30 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBMusic therapy is effective in relieving pain and increasing the quality of life for patients AND their loved ones. It can also function as a container for sacred moments; as uniquely captured memories for a lifetime; and as a mechanism for bonding, affirmation, and celebration in life-limiting situations. Our topic today is music as palliative care. Palliative refers to care that is focused on relief from pain, usually symptoms and stress of a serious illness; the goal is to improve quality ...
Ep. 33: Looking for music lessons that fit your unique situation? Check out these options, with MacPhail Center for Music’s Paul Babcock
March 10, 2020 05:11 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThere can be many logistical obstacles to quality music instruction, including busy schedules, transportation, physical mobility, and rural location. If you haven’t found music lessons that fit your unique situation, learn about global options available for private lessons, group lessons, school instructor training, and more. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode33 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
Ep. 32: The immediate, visible, hands-on power you didn’t know you have, with Save School Music’s John Benham
March 03, 2020 06:47 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBJohn Benham’s advocacy work and methods have saved over $70 million in proposed music cuts, equivalent to approximately 2,000 teaching positions affecting 500,000 music students. For more than 30 years, March has been officially designated as Music In Our Schools Month by the National Association for Music Education. John’s book, Music Advocacy: Moving from Survival to Vision, provides instruction in building, saving, and restoring music programs. Links and notes related to this episode ca...
Ep. 31: "Good Music, Brighter Children: Simple and Practical Ideas to Help Transform Your Child's Life Through the Power of Music," with author Sharlene Habermeyer
February 25, 2020 06:21 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBTransform your child's life through the power of music! Author Sharlene Habermeyer explains why making music exercises the brain like no other known activity, and why these benefits last a lifetime. Music can stimulate critical thinking skills and understanding of STEM subjects; and can be a catalyst for success for those dealing with cognitive, physical, and social challenges. Powerhouse Classical Music Listening Course: Sharlene is offering the beta version of her brand new classical m...
Ep. 30: Baseball & organ – the sound of spring fever, with MN Twins organist Sue Nelson
February 18, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MBA job skill learned reluctantly in her teens opened the door for Sue Nelson to “play for the Twins” (organist since 1999)! Hear about the NHL team she first played for, the best seat at Target Field, Sue's most important audience, and her favorite part of the job. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode30 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
Ep. 29: Music tech interventions for mental health challenges (with staggering success rates), with Noise Solution’s Simon Glenister
February 11, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBMusic tech is having a phenomenal impact on the well-being of those facing significant mental health challenges. “We’re not fixing people, we’re creating the conditions within which they often choose to flourish,” says Simon Glenister, Founder and Director of Noise Solution, one of the UK’s top 100 performing social enterprises. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode29 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
Ep. 28: My CHILD is taking music lessons; what’s MY role? with Suzanne Greer
February 04, 2020 06:37 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBParents are significant “players” when it comes to ensuring a positive and successful music lesson experience for children. Music is a gift that can be enjoyed for a lifetime! Discover practical ways to create a desire to learn in your young (twelve and under) child. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/28 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
Ep. 27: Are musicians better able to pick up subtle emotional cues? with Dr. Nina Kraus
January 28, 2020 07:24 - 32 minutes - 30 MBBrain research shows that musicians’ training increases their sensitivity to the emotion in all sounds – a highly useful skill in personal, business, and academic relationships. Dr. Kraus finds that “sound processing is biologically intertwined with listening and language skills,” and says, “Probably the healthiest thing we can do for our brains is to make music.” Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode27 Facebook Page Inst...
Ep. 26: Music's Role in Video Games, with Dr. Ryan Thompson, MSU Game Design and Development Program
January 21, 2020 06:17 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBHow does video game music communicate gameplay information, adrenalize us, and stimulate reward centers in our brains? Dr. Ryan Thompson takes us behind the scenes of Michigan State University's Game Design and Development Program, in a discussion about the role and evolution of music in video games. Bonus: Learn about a fantastic resource of free game music remixes. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/26 Facebook Page Instagra...
Ep. 25: Role of Spirituals within African American Culture, with award-winning musician and educator Bruce Henry
January 14, 2020 06:22 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we take a look at the rich history and function of music and spirituals within African American culture, including its relationship to gospel music, ragtime, blues and jazz, soul, and hip hop/rap. Listeners will also hear about the incomparable Harry Belafonte, and the unique cultural preservation of the Gullah/Geechie region of the southern coastal US. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode...
Ep. 25: MLK Day: Role of Spirituals within African American Culture, with award-winning musician and educator Bruce Henry
January 14, 2020 06:22 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we take a look at the rich history and function of music and spirituals within African American culture, including its relationship to gospel music, ragtime, blues and jazz, soul, and hip hop/rap. Listeners will also hear about the incomparable Harry Belafonte, and the unique cultural preservation of the Gullah/Geechie region of the southern coastal US. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode...
Ep. 24: Autism Interventions with Music, with Esther Thane, MTA, AVPT
January 07, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBGuided therapeutic music creation and experiences can help both children and adults on the autism spectrum with social, physical, emotional, verbal, and cognitive skill sets. Music engages one’s curiosity and inner motivation, resulting in increased attention span, social bonds, and deeper integration of skills. Interventions address crossing the midline, cathartic release of emotion, auditory defensiveness, prosody of speech, and more. Receive 50% off Rooted in Music relaxation package, cre...
Ep. 23: Enhance Athletic Performance by up to 15% with the Legal Doping of MUSIC, with Power Music’s Dan Hubbert
December 31, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBYou probably don’t need scientific studies to tell you that music makes exercise more enjoyable. But what is its true effect on exercise intensity and endurance? According to Costas Karageorghis, Ph.D., one of the world’s leading authorities on music and exercise, “Music is like is a legal drug for athletes. It can reduce the perception of effort significantly and increase endurance by as much as 15 percent.” Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.co...
Ep. 22: Putting Joy on the Menu for Hospitalized Kids, with Children’s Cancer Association’s MyMusicRx
December 24, 2019 06:04 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBFor nearly 25 years, MyMusicRx has delivered joy-based music programming to kids of all ages and diagnoses at pediatric hospitals. MyMusicRx’s bedside and online programs relieve stress, anxiety, and perception of pain for hospitalized kids. Engaging musical experiences include live, in-hospital concerts; one-on-one bedside music lessons and performances; online music lessons, games, and exclusive artist content. The flagship program of Children's Cancer Association, MyMusicRx is provided fr...
Ep. 21: An American Pianist Successfully Invades Russia (and "The Life of Pi"), with Robert Thies
December 17, 2019 06:02 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBRobert Thies first captured worldwide attention in 1995 when he became the only American pianist to win first prize in a Russian piano competition since Van Cliburn won in Moscow in 1958. Robert’s playing is featured in The Life of Pi, Concussion, Fracture, Fifty Shades Freed, and many others. Hear from the man behind the music in this Artist Spotlight episode, including Robert’s source of inspiration, and latest creative outlets. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at htt...
Ep. 20: Music Heals the Soul, with founder & Dove Award winning songwriter Steve Siler
December 10, 2019 06:02 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBIn last week’s episode, we talked about the magic and joy of Christmas music, and also the fact some of us have an emotional response to this same music that is more bitter than sweet. The holiday season can certainly magnify grief and loneliness. Last week’s episode touched on some redemptive ways to process the pain and discomfort that can be triggered by Christmas music. If you are experiencing loss and pain this holiday season, or know someone who is (I imagine all of us fall into one...
Ep. 19: What IS it about Christmas Music?! Love it or not, why the response? with psychologist Dr. Krystine Batcho
December 03, 2019 06:53 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThere is nothing like holiday music to immediately put me in the holiday spirit! For me, that means Christmas, with its cultural and religious celebrations, bookended by Thanksgiving and New Year’s. The best way to describe this holiday mood seems to be the term nostalgia, and nostalgia can definitely be bittersweet. It seems to peak around the holidays and it is universal: it crosses cultures, age and economic demographics, and historical periods. Why does holiday music immediately make ...
Ep. 18: Is Background Music Influencing My Purchasing (or my Thanksgiving Guests)?! with Songtradr's Jody McKinley
November 26, 2019 07:41 - 26 minutes - 22 MBBackground music can influence us to eat faster, eat slower, purchase more items, or purchase higher end items. Learn about some of the characteristics of music that are considered in selecting music for marketing purposes – and utilize your knowledge at your next dinner party! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode18 More Connections: Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn
Ep. 17: Vietnam’s Best-Kept Secret is its Bright and Diverse Music Scene (with Sivaraj Pragasm)
November 19, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThe world’s next big pop star just may be from Vietnam. In this Sound of Your Heritage episode, hear what’s happening in Vietnam’s active, talented, and diverse independent music scene – and learn about some of its hottest current artists. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode17 More Connections: Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn
Ep. 16: The Backstory of "Awakenings" and "The Music Never Stopped," with Dr. Concetta Tomaino (basis of a main character in each film)
November 12, 2019 07:41 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MBDr. Concetta Tomaino co-founded the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function with the renowned author and neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks. Tomaino’s work is highlighted in two feature films based on Dr. Sacks’ work: The Music Never Stopped; and Awakenings, with Robert De Niro and Robin Williams. Dr. Tomaino is internationally known for her research in the clinical applications of music and neurologic rehabilitation. In this episode, she discusses her work with Dr. Sacks, highlighted in tw...
Ep. 15: Veterans Day Tribute + Role of Music in the Military: with Jari Villanueva, Taps Historian, USAF
November 05, 2019 06:36 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWe honor our veterans with a look at the role music plays in our military. Guest Jari Villanueva also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the call of Taps, a way of thanking the military for their service and for a job well done. Veterans Day is November 11. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode15 Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn https:...
Ep. 14: The Healing Power of Music for Child Soldiers and Refugees: with Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nominee Samite Mulondo
October 29, 2019 05:13 - 34 minutes - 28 MBWith a theme of resilience, Ugandan-born multi-instrumentalist and producer Samite Mulondo uses the power of music to bring comfort, healing, and hope to child soldiers, refugees, orphans, and others experiencing traumatic and frightening circumstances. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode14 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn
Ep. 13: Heartbeat of the Stadium and the Sound of Fall: Cheers to the Drumline (with UNT Drumline + Director of Athletic Bands Daniel Cook)
October 22, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBFor many Americans, the marching band drumline is the sound of fall – mixed with colliding helmets and crowds cheering. The marching band, and specifically the drumline, bring an energy, school spirit, and game mood to the college football experience. We are talking today about the college drumline and its integral role in football game spirit. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode13 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn
Ep. 12: Coldplay's Music Therapy for Kids Suffering Illness: with Melodic Caring Project's Levi & Stephanie Ware
October 15, 2019 05:42 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBMelodic Caring Project is a non-profit organization that uses music to provide therapy, hope, and empowerment to children suffering from serious illness or injury. Melodic Caring Project teams up with local and nationally touring artists to connect them directly to children by streaming personalized concerts to kids in their hospital rooms (or homes, in between treatment). Their use of technology makes participation easy, accessible, and comfortable, especially for those quarantined or exper...
Ep. 11: A Lion Mom Roars: with America’s Got Talent Contestant Susan Pascale
October 08, 2019 04:05 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBGet Tiger Mom results without the Tiger Mom bite! In her article, “A Lion Mom Roars,” Susan Pascale discusses her methods for getting high-level results without sacrificing a child’s childhood or the parent-child relationship. She explains how to have high expectations for excellence and ambition for your children and students – without the negativity that can go along with being a Tiger Mom (a term that because a household phrase with the publication of Amy Chua’s excellent book, “Battle H...
Ep. 10: NHL Season Kick-off -- Gloria! (with theScore hockey editor Josh Gold-Smith)
October 01, 2019 06:24 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBOrgan music immediately sets the mood for fans, fills breaks in the action, and engages the crowd. Hear the story of St. Louis Blues’ rallying cry, Gloria, and engage with your hockey team’s organist on Twitter. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode10 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn
Ep. 9: Artist Spotlight (from Australia to Cincinnati, Composer & Vegan Foodie Douglas Knehans)
September 24, 2019 05:20 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBOur first Artist Spotlight episode features composer, animal-lover, and vegan foodie Dr. Douglas Knehans, who has lived and worked in places as varied as Australia and Cincinnati. His compositions have been performed worldwide at Steinway Hall, Carnegie Hall, and festivals in Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Austria, the US and Australia. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode09 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn
Ep. 8: Music Improves Concentration (“Music is the new superfood.” – Dr. Julia Mossbridge)
September 17, 2019 05:27 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWe Americans love productivity: We love feeling productive, we’re proud of increasing our productivity, and we’re fond of anything that will get us into a flow state, also known as being “in the zone” – that mental state of being fully immersed in an activity with energized focus. Studies and brainscans have shown that certain music can bring us to a focused flow state and then keep us there, increasing concentration up to 400%. Learn more from cognitive neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge. Fo...
Ep. 8: Music Improves Concentration (“Music is the new superfood.” – Dr. Julia Mossbridge)
September 17, 2019 05:27We Americans love productivity: We love feeling productive, we’re proud of increasing our productivity, and we’re fond of anything that will get us into a flow state, also known as being “in the zone” – that mental state of being fully immersed in an activity with energized focus. Studies and brainscans have shown that certain music can bring us to a focused flow state and then keep us there, increasing concentration up to 400%. Learn more from cognitive neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge. Fo...
Ep. 7: Sound of Your Heritage: Music's Role in Jewish Culture and Celebrations (Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro)
September 10, 2019 05:48 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBMusic has been a part of Jewish life since ancient Biblical times, and remains integral to the Jewish religious and cultural experiences. Hazzan Pomerantz-Boro tells us about the Jewish High Holidays (personal preparation is taking place now) and the role Jewish music plays in Jewish culture and holidays/celebrations. Some of America’s greatest composers and songwriters are Jewish (including Aaron Copeland, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Leonard Cohen [Canadian-American], Carole King, and B...
Ep. 6: How to Get Your Child to Practice... Without Resorting to Violence! (Author Cynthia Richards)
September 03, 2019 05:57 - 30 minutes - 24.5 MBThis book is a classic, and I have been recommending it to my students’ families for years. The author makes a strong case for musical training and daily practice for all kids, even if they are not one of the rare kids who enjoy practicing. Gently but firmly implementing daily practice time for your child will provide musical rewards they can enjoy for a lifetime (not to mention the many life skills learned through music lessons, including problem solving, discipline, increased focus, creati...
Ep. 5: Why is the Ukulele So Popular? (Ben Hassenger, Ukulele Ambassador to Michigan)
August 27, 2019 05:30 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe ukulele seems to have exploded in popularity in the last five years or so with both amateurs and experienced musicians, and across all ages! Ben Hassenger, self-described Ukulele Ambassador to Michigan, explains why the ukulele is so attractive to so many people across so many demographics. He also explains the versatility of the instrument in spanning all levels of difficulty: the uke is small, portable, and accessible for amateurs; and also capable of showcasing the talent of some of...
Ep. 4: Music Rewires the Brain (Maegan Morrow, music therapist to Gabby Giffords)
August 20, 2019 05:25 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBAfter Gabby Giffords’ horrific shooting in 2011, Maegan Morrow helped her re-learn to speak using music therapy. Maegan explains how music is used for healing the brain. The brain's ability to pave new pathways around damaged areas is called neuroplasticity. Learn how music generates neuroplasticity superpowers! Among its many benefits, singing strengthens the immune system; increases lung capacity; is a natural anti-depressant; releases endorphins; relaxes and reduces stress levels; expa...
Ep. 3: Music Reduces Poverty (BIIG MIIC & Urban Ventures)
August 13, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBLasting solutions to urban poverty span all the way from cradle to career–empowering communities by putting education, families, and community assets at the core. Urban Ventures provides cradle-to-career support for youth and families in one of Minneapolis’ most under-resourced neighborhoods, through music & arts, literacy & academics, farm, and sports. Mike Brooks (aka BIIG MIIC) is Music Academy Director at Urban Ventures and runs a recording studio there as well. Mike is known on stage an...
Ep. 2: Music in Movie Trailers (Ariella Abrams)
August 04, 2019 06:12 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MBSometimes we are not fully aware of how music is affecting our lives. Today’s episode is an example of this; the episode is about how we are influenced by music in movie trailers, probably without even realizing it. Guest Ariella Abrams is a creative manager at Score a Score, an award winning Los Angeles music company specializing in original music for marketing. How important is the music in trailers? Is it an afterthought, or more integral to the message of the trailer? What does the pro...
Ep. 1: Introduction
July 31, 2019 03:32 - 10 minutes - 8.77 MBThis introductory episode explains what the podcast is all about, how it came to be, and host Mindy Peterson's personal relationship with music. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode01 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn