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Essential Self-CareEp 68: Music and Motherhood w/ Mindy PetersonIn this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back Mindy Peterson, musician and host of the Enhance Life With Music podcast, for an intimate conversation about her personal journey with self-care. Mindy shares her lifelong quest for balance and homeostasis, with music serving as a constant, comforting thread throughout the various seasons of her life.
She opens up about the most challenging time in her life—parenting young children—a stage she admits she didn’t particularly enjoy or feel she thrived in. During this time, Mindy found solace in music, discovering tunes that both she and her kids c...2024-09-1725 minEssential Self-CareEp 63: Music as Self-Care w/ Mindy PetersonIn this episode, I explore the power of music as a self-care tool with my guest Mindy Peterson, the host of "Enhance Life With Music." Mindy, a curator of music experts, delves into the intersections of music with science, health, sports, entertainment, business, and education on her own show.
Together, we'll uncover why we often find solace in sad music and how it surprisingly uplifts our spirits. Mindy shares compelling stories of how music has facilitated emotional healing and how music can act as a social glue that binds communities and helps us connect on a deeper...2024-08-0624 min
Chasing Three Hours31. Mindy CoolmanWelcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Mindy Coolman joined Josh to discuss:How has her body held up with all the races she's ran in 2023? (3:20)What's it like to be the only finisher of a race? (12:30)Being an "enthusiastic weirdo" and how it shows in her running (16:49)Running becoming a way of life (20:12) Why the trail scene is so special (30:22)Running as a form of healing (42:22)Crossing the finish line at Western States in 2017 but not...2023-12-291h 01
Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and LifeMindy Peterson and Erik Fisher on Enhancing Your Life With MusicThis week I’m excited to share with you a conversation I had with Mindy Peterson on her podcast Enhance Life with Music. Mindy is a kindred spirit who examines and explores the power of music in our everyday lives. She is passionate about exploring how music impacts our psychology, productivity, and well-being. Whether you consider yourself a musician or just a music fan, the fact remains that music is all around us and most of us have deep and dare I say spiritual connections with the magic of Rock, Pop, Rap, Classical Music, Jazz, Country, or any of the...2023-10-1641 min
Sylvia LiveEnhancing Life with Music with Mindy PetersonDid you ever wonder about who created those world renowned Steinway
Pianos? Mindy Peterson, a fellow podcaster and representative of
Steinway Pianos (as well as other brands) shares the story behind
Steinway and her own podcast. With a passion for learning and
exploring how music heals and assists in healing and health, Mindy is
an inspired lady exploring the musical world and how we all need it
in our everyday life.
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Host: Sylvia Live
Guest: Mindy Peterson
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Music for the Soul PodcastEpisode 8: Recapturing and Enhancing Your Life through the Power of Music with Mindy PetersonMusic is something that impacts all of us in our daily lives. However, our guest today, music educator Mindy Peterson, explains how music can offer healing to those that are suffering with conditions like dementia and those walking through psychological trauma. Mindy breaks down how music can be a powerful tool for enhancing peoples' lives and what exactly makes music such a potent connector to our memories, emotions and more. She also shares how faith-based music, like the songs written by Music for the Soul, have an especially strong effect for those walking through a variety of hardships in...2022-12-2829 min
Community On PurposeCommunity On Purpose Ep 27- Brigette Peterson Elected as the Mayor of Gilbert, Arizona in 2021, Mayor Peterson previously served more than 5 years on the Town Council, after being elected to 2 consecutive terms from January 2015 to March 31, 2020 when she resigned to run for Mayor. Mayor Peterson served as Vice Mayor in 2018 and prior to running for Town Council, served on the Gilbert Planning Commission for over 14 years as well as was the Zoning Hearing Officer and sat on many Gilbert steering committees and stakeholder groups. Born in Massachusetts, Mayor Peterson resides in Gilbert where you’ll regularly see her popping up at local fundraisers with her husband and 4 pe...2022-08-0254 min
50 years of Terry Meiners radio bitsWHAS 100 with Mindy PetersonTo celebrate our 100th year broadcasting, Terry is talking with some of the voices of WHAS past including Mindy Peterson.Mindy talked about her Sunday traditions when she started working at WHAS, her husband Buddy's exemplary sales skills, being a working mom, and standing atop the Lincoln Bridge...2022-03-1810 min
Beginning Of The EndThe Mindy Podcast: The Mindy ProjectRing ring, the doctor is in! We watched The Mindy Project. Listen to Jennifer namedrop Netflix Canada, Kelly watch the finale live after waiting two weeks, and Phil try and guess the name of every character. Please enjoy! Have a show request or just a question in general about absolutely anything? Email us at botepod@gmail.com !2022-03-0834 min
Enhance Life with MusicEp. 119: What is the best way to find a piano teacher?Most adults wish they could play a musical instrument, and want to give that gift to their children. The most important component – more important than the instrument itself – is the music TEACHER! But how do you find a teacher who will be a great fit for your child and situation, so that the experience is a positive one with the results you’re looking for? Learn the most important question to ask yourself before looking for a music teacher, and five options for finding a great piano teacher who will be the best fit for your situation. Links...2022-01-0431 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 118: Bob Dylan: Case study of the power of music to change the world; with Ed NewmanIt has become cliché to talk about the power of music to change the world. Today’s episode is a case study of someone whose music really has changed the world, and that is Bob Dylan. How did Dylan’s music change the world? And what did his hometown have to do with it? Bob Dylan was born in 1941, so 2021 is his 80th year, so this seems a very appropriate topic for our closing episode of 2021. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode118 Connect with us: N...2021-12-2830 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 117: What role does music play in Norwegian culture & celebrations? With Melissa Holm-Johansen, DMAThe Twin Cities is the unofficial capital of Norwegian America, and our own Dr. Melissa Holm-Johansen, native of Halden, Norway, highlights the unique role music plays in Norwegian culture. We discuss what she misses most about Norway’s music traditions, what sets it apart from the music of other cultures, and the aspects of everyday life that it permeates. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode117 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: ht...2021-12-1434 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 116: My 2021 thoughts on giving the gift of musicGet the creative gifting wheels turning with specific ideas on gifting music to others – or yourself – this Christmas or for any occasion. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode116 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/enhance-life-with-music-909096 In-episode promo: Sheet Music Dire...2021-11-2315 min
Arts For The Health Of ItEnhancing Your Life With Music with Mindy Peterson: S1E31"Imagine going to watch a movie or a commercial or sporting event….and there’s no music." – Mindy Peterson
It's a cross-over episode with Mindy Peterson of the podcast Enhance Life With Music! In the Enhance Life with Music podcast, Mindy explores the power of music through the lens of science & health, sports & entertainment, business, and education.
The three of us are passionate about the power of music and the arts to enhance lives, and we’re excited about the opportunity to join forces on this episode that will be released in BOTH of o...2021-11-1747 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 115: Crossover episode with Arts for the Health of ItAt Enhance Life with Music AND at Arts for the Health of It, we are passionate about the power of music & arts to enhance healing & wellbeing. Today we join forces on this crossover episode, weaving our two worlds together to create something for our listeners that is greater than the sum of the parts. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode115 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2021-11-0941 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 114: A peek behind the curtain of film composition, with composer Garrett HopeMusic can profoundly impact our experience of a movie’s story. How and when does this soundtrack come together? Composer Garrett Hope takes us behind the scenes of the film scoring process. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode114 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! ht...2021-10-2635 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 113: What is the best age to begin piano lessons?The question I’ve been asked the most in 30 years of teaching piano lessons is, “When is the best age to begin lessons?” In answering this question today, we’ll discuss the five Signs of Readiness to gauge in young children, as well as some guidelines for older beginners. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode113 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenh...2021-10-1212 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 112: How are the sounds of my life shaping my brain, and what does music have to do with it? With Dr. Nina KrausTo a large extent, we get to choose our sonic experiences. Dr. Kraus’ new book explains what those choices mean for our brain and the interpersonal communication that is so critical to our human experience. Why is music the “jackpot” of the “sound mind,” giving musicians improved sound processing into old age – even if they haven’t played since childhood? Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode112 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelif...2021-09-2833 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 111: Behind the scenes of my favorite piano learning app, Piano Maestro; With JoyTunes’ Becki LaurentPiano Maestro by JoyTunes is the one subscription I DO encourage my students' parents to use because it is so effective, motivating, and fun! JoyTunes Music Education Specialist Becki Laurent explains her favorite features, how the app came to be, and tips for teachers and students alike. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode111 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...2021-09-1437 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 110: How are album covers created – and why is some of the art so bizarre?! With Darin LeachThe form that the "album" has taken has evolved over the decades: we've had vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs, digital downloads. Through all these iterations, one constant has been the cover art. Even on our digital downloads and streams, we still get to view the cover art on our device when a song is playing. Today's episode is going to solve one of the mysteries of the universe – Why are some of these album covers so bizarre?! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode110 Connect with us...2021-08-3134 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 109: How can I enhance my next dinner party with music? With Chef Arlene CocoMusic and food are two things that everyone loves, and that consistently bring people together! Thoughtful music playlists can enhance the dinner party experience for everyone involved, from prep to party to cleanup. Ambassador of Entertaining Arlene Coco discusses playlist selections, her go-to party musicians, and trends in the food world. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode109 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ T...2021-08-2433 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 108: How is music boosting skills and learning in students in special education? With Natalie Hawkins, MT-BCMusic therapy and technology collide to increase therapeutic results, increase student engagement, and streamline data reporting in the special education setting! An innovative, completely accessible program incorporates music with motion capture software to address IEP (Individualized Education Program) objectives, including academic, social-emotional, and physical skills. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode108 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship i...2021-08-1739 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 107: How is music changing my purchasing habits without my awareness?! With author Pavle MarinkovicEmotions sell, and music is the sound of emotions. How and why does background music have an especially strong influence on what we buy and how much we're willing to pay? And why is audio branding a growing, research-backed business trend? Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode107 Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Leave us a r...2021-08-1040 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 106: How to Talk… when kids don’t want to practice, with authors Joanna Faber & Julie KingAs adults, we know what a gift music is, especially the gift of being able to create our own music and express ourselves in this way. And we want that for our kids. But there's this thing called "practicing" the musical instrument. And kids don't always want to do this! Co-authors of How to Talk When Kids Won't Listen, Joanna Faber & Julie King answer the question: How should teachers and parents talk when kids won't listen about practicing, and practicing becomes the subtitle of their new book: Whining, Fighting, Meltdowns, Defiance, and other Challenges of Childhood?! We...2021-08-0350 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 105: What are the top three skills desired by corporate recruiters, and why are they found in musicians? When should musicians consider a day job in the business world? With Christopher CaliendoBased on market trends, your best new hire is highly likely to be a musician. We discuss the core creative and soft skills musicians bring to the marketplace; when and why musicians should consider a pivot to business; and how to find a job that will help you actualize a sustainable lifestyle, work-life balance, AND your artistic goals. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode105 Connect with us: Vote for us in The People's Choice Podcast Award! https://www.podcastawards.com/ (scroll to Music Category...2021-07-2738 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 104: Outsmarting Alzheimer’s – What to do now to increase your odds of successful aging and quality of life, with Kenneth Kosik, MDWhat are small, enjoyable changes you can make NOW that will reduce your Alzheimer's risk and increase your quality-of-life odds decades down the road? Author Kenneth Kosik, MD, explains what music has to do with Outsmarting Alzheimer's: What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode104 Connect with us: Vote for us in The People's Choice Podcast Award! https://www.podcastawards.com/ (scroll to Music Category) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: h...2021-07-2035 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 103: Is there a dark side to the power of music? With Brea Murakami, MM, MT-BCIf music is so powerful, can it also cause harm? We discuss music-induced harm (MIH – yes, it's a thing!) with music therapist, psychologist, and researcher Brea Murakami. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode103 Connect with us: Vote for us in The People's Choice Podcast Award! https://www.podcastawards.com/ (scroll to Music Category) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Lea...2021-07-1333 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 102: The latest in healthtech: Music dispensed as medicine through a “digital drip;” with MediMusic’s Gary JonesMediMusic, a British health tech start-up, uses scientific research to unlock music's transformative medical benefits. It's new device, MediBeat, uses artificial intelligence to prescribe music for anxiety and pain, reducing the reliance on drugs in a wide variety of applications, including treatment of dementia, chronic pain, dentistry, pre/post operation, and physical therapy & rehab. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode102 Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https...2021-07-0630 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 101: #HowDidThatHappen: The Star Spangled Banner, with author Tim GroveThe Star Spangled Banner is the nickname of our flag, but it’s also the title of our national anthem. What should we know about how our national song came to be, and what makes it unique among national anthems around the world? Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode101 Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/spo...2021-06-2929 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 100: How music can help students with autism develop their emotions, with Dawn Mitchell WhiteDawn Mitchell White says, "Musical emotions aren't understood the same way as regular emotions. They don't require complex facial expressions or a 'tone of voice,' which are particularly difficult for children with autism to recognize. Musical emotions are easier for children with autism spectrum disorder to grasp because they are less socially complex." Dawn unpacks music's superpower in developing emotion recognition, management, and expression in those on the spectrum. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode100 Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2021-06-2224 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 99: #HowDoesThatWork: Behind the scenes of professional boxing entrance music, with Adam Gallenberg, PhD, LPSport Psychologist, musician, and USA Boxing certified coach Adam Gallenberg takes us behind the curtain of the boxing ring walk. We discuss how entrance music is selected; the meaning it has for athletes; and its psychological implications. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode99 Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor In-episode promos: Sonix http://sonix.ai/invite/enhancelife100 The Business Side of...2021-06-1536 minEnhance Life with MusicTrailer: Enhance Life with Music podcastWhether you consider yourself a musician or not, music is all around us! We explore the holistic power of music in our everyday lives through the lens of science & health, sports & entertainment, business, and education. Unleash the power of music in your life! Host Mindy Peterson is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music. Connect with us: Website: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor What o...2021-06-1000 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 98: #BeyondMeToo, with Dr. Sandi Curtis, MT-BC, MTAOne in three women worldwide have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence. Most of this violence is intimate partner violence, and tends to be underreported (meaning actual statistics are most likely higher). This means one in three of the women in our families, neighborhoods, offices, and schools are assault survivors. Why are music and music therapy particularly effective in helping women dealing with abuse? Links and notes related to this episode can be found at: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode98 Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www...2021-06-0833 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 97: What are NFTs and what do they mean for the world of music, musicians, and fans? with Ari HerstandNon-fungible tokens (NFTs) are virtual original art, just as bitcoin is virtual currency. Musicians have made millions in recent NFT sales, and unlike most revenue streams, an artist's NFT sales potential is not necessarily tied to the size of their fan base. What exactly are these collectibles-of-the-future, and why should they matter to musicians and their fans? Links and notes related to this episode can be found at: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode97 Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2021-06-0142 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 96: Restoring function and quality of life for those with Multiple Sclerosis; with Betsy Hartman, MT-BCMusic is a bridge between the mind and body, and has unique abilities to bring holistic healing to the body, mind, and soul of those living with MS. Betsy Hartman, MT-BC, outlines how and why music therapy is successfully utilized as part of an interdisciplinary approach to address therapeutic goals, improve quality of life, and train the mind to help heal itself. Discover resources and support for this non-pharmacological healing therapy that can be accessed by those with MS AND their loved ones. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com...2021-05-2532 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 95: How is music used in Bible translation? With SIL and Wycliffe Bible Translators’ Trevor SchuhSIL is a global, faith-based nonprofit that works with local communities around the world to develop language solutions that expand possibilities for a better life. Art is a form of communication, and SIL & Wycliffe Bible Translators recognize the value of communicating in the ways most familiar to individual communities. They want people to comprehend the Bible and worship in the language that is most natural to them, that speaks most to them. Whether they're an artist or not, there is a music that most resonates with them. Artistic communication is especially integral in oral tradition cultures that have no...2021-05-1833 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 94: The new portal to Nashville songwriters, with Michael Blanton; Bonus: Coolest. Bachelorette Party. Ever.Nashville is known for its incredible musical and songwriting talent. But few people have had direct access to working with that talent... until now. Songwriting University now provides a digital portal for anyone worldwide to learn from and work with top songwriters in the industry. Whether you want to create an original song for your wedding, are exploring a career in music, or are looking for a coach/mentor, Songwriting U connects you with the best in the business. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode94 ...2021-05-1134 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 93: What happens when you combine space exploration & music? Bonus: The first space-earth duet! with Laurie OrthMusician and space enthusiast Laurie Orth discovered the answer to this question serendipitously! Following her own passions and her students' interests led Laurie to combine two STEAM disciplines, space exploration and music. The result produced learning greater than the sum of its parts, and blasted doors wide open to a new universe of connections and opportunities. Laurie shares some of her favorite resources, and discusses all things music-and-space – including what musical instruments are in the International Space Station, and what musician-astronauts play them. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/po...2021-05-0433 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 92: April is Autism Acceptance Month. One expert’s story and practical resources for music teachers of those with autism; with author Dr. Alice HammelDr. Alice Hammel, co-author of Teaching Music to Students with Autism, shares the story of her journey to a vocation in music education for students with learning differences. We discuss the content of the books she's authored, what music has to offer those with autism, and practical tips for parents and educators (both in classroom and private lesson settings). Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode92 Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...2021-04-2730 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 91: What music do the sounds of ice and glaciers make? With Charles Van KirkA sonic exploration of the Vatnajökull Glacier in Iceland resulted in a collection of glacial found sounds. These captured sounds were then used to create a musical tribute to glaciers, and have also been made available to others to use. Sonic explorer, composer, and audio engineer Charles Van Kirk says, "There is a huge sense of urgency to make some kind of artistic tribute to these glaciers, now before they totally recede away." Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode91 Connect with us: Facebook: h...2021-04-2028 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 90: Glee, Ryan Murphy, and innovation in music education; with Beth SlusherConcerns over national budget cuts for the arts in public schools led to Give a Note’s formation by Ryan Murphy, Glee, and 20th Century Fox. Give a Note (GAN) recognizes and boosts music educators utilizing especially innovative strategies to engage students and benefit their communities outside traditional music curriculum. GAN’s initiatives advance programs that attract students not typically enrolled in music classes; make music education applicable to real world settings; and are sustainable and replicable in other school settings. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode90 2021-04-1325 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 89: Predicting musical hits with the mathematics of music, with Music Xray’s Mike McCreadyAnalysis of a song's mathematical structure has led to technology called Hit Song Science (HSS). This science makes it possible to predict a new song's hit potential – AND has revolutionized the opportunities available to musicians. We discuss music's structural components, and how songs' mathematical relationships can predict commercial potential, level the playing field for musicians, connect musicians and fans, and match music industry professionals with the musicians they need. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode89 Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ In...2021-04-0629 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 88: It Hurts So Good: When and why is sad music enjoyed? With Kimberly Sena Moore, PhD, MT-BCThe phrase, "It hurts so good" perfectly describes that experience of music perpetuating our negative emotions while somehow making us feel better at the same time. We untangle some of the different factors and threads that are at play in this paradox. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode88 Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances In-episode promos: Rolflex Pro https://irolflex.com...2021-03-3029 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 87: Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, with author Peter BrownWhile there are many different learning styles and preferences, scientific research does point to certain common denominators in successful learning, meaning learning that not only acquires knowledge, but also retains that knowledge and applies it to future problems and scenarios. The book Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning is written by cognitive scientists to clarify what those common denominators of successful learning are so that we can make our own learning and teaching "sticky." Educators, parents, and lifelong learners, rejoice – essential scientifically backed research on how to learn smarter instead of just trying harder. Links an...2021-03-2335 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 86: The latest research on music interventions in dementia, and two ways to get personally involved; with NIA’s Dr. Coryse St. Hillaire-ClarkeThe award-winning movie Alive Inside (2014) inspired a five-year research project that is documenting the effects of a personalized music intervention for those with dementia. Dr. Coryse St. Hillaire-Clarke of The National Institute on Aging (NIA) explains the project, which is funded by an NIA grant. We discuss other studies and developments in music interventions for dementia, including two exciting opportunities to be personally involved in policies and research on the topic. The NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease research, which falls within the NIA's broader scientific effort to extend the healthy, active years of...2021-03-1626 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 85: Smule – Connecting the World Through Music, with CEO Jeff SmithYou can make music with others anytime, anyplace, and with anyone (including Ed Sheeran and Disney's Maui the demigod!) thanks to an app that has a really unique way of bringing the world together thru the medium of music. Smule encourages people to create, not just consume, music -- and to create music together. Smule co-founder and CEO Jeff Smith explains how music is the original social network. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode85 Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram...2021-03-0931 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 84: Music’s redemptive & restorative power in prison environments, with Arts Capacity founder Holly MulcahyI can't think of a better purpose for harnessing the healing power of music than to re-humanize and reconcile people living in stressful and de-humanizing conditions. That is exactly what Arts Capacity is doing by bringing music's healing and hope to prisoners. Music is used to allow people to access their own emotions and develop tools to be successful in their future as free citizens. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode84 Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram...2021-03-0230 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 83: Connecting the dots between SEL and music, with Scott Edgar, PhDThe development of social emotional learning (SEL) skills is embedded and inherent in musical training. And yet there are many ways we as educators and parents can streamline this process through being intentional in how we integrate SEL and music. A global pandemic has made this integration exponentially vital, and has increased our awareness of social and emotional needs – and how they can affect other areas of our lives, whether we’re talking about mental health, immune function, or academic grades and performance. We discuss reasons music teachers are in a prime position to build students' social and emotional skil...2021-02-2329 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 82: What is the relationship between musicianship, mental disorders, and genius? What is the difference between prodigy and genius? With Dr. Craig WrightAs humans, we tend to be fascinated with certain groups of human outliers, like Olympians, the extremely wealthy, and, definitely, geniuses. Genius cannot be predicted by standardized tests, IQ, or prodigy. But there are some common denominators, or “enablers,” of genius. We talk about what they are, and what we can learn from them and adapt to our own lives, habits, and behaviors. Bonus: Tips for those who live or work with a genius! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode82 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://w...2021-02-1636 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 81: MIM – A place that showcases music’s unique ability to both preserve diverse cultures AND bring those cultures together; with Katherine Palmer, DMAMusic has the unique ability to both preserve diverse cultures AND bring those diverse cultures together. I find that musicians have a highly developed understanding that our shared goal is not uniformity, but unity; and that there is strength in our diversity. The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix is a place that showcases this aspect of music in a powerful way. This jewel is ten years old –established but also fairly young, and not nearly enough people know about it. And, silver lining from covid, the MIM has made some of their incredible programming available virtually. Links an...2021-02-0933 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 80: How do Rihanna and other artists get paid for their concerts or recorded performances? With Songtrust’s Anna BondPerforming artists are often the ones with the big name and face recognition, like Rihanna; but if someone else wrote the songs they’re singing, they’re not earning publishing royalties from their own performances. So how do these artists get paid for their performances? We discuss performing artists’ various revenue streams, and how they are evolving in a pandemic. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode80 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...2021-02-0232 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 79: Holistic health, wellness, and musicianship; with Austin Pancner Our everyday movements and habits affect both our overall wellness AND our musicianship. Athletic and musical performers have much in common, including a susceptibility to repetitive use injuries, and physical performances that are highly affected by what’s going on between our ears – our mental and emotional states. Founder and CEO of The Functional Musician, Austin Pancner is passionate about empowering musicians to overcome and prevent tension, pain, and injury; and achieve optimal wellbeing in the process. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode79 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter2021-01-2633 minEnhance Life with MusicEp.78: How and when are songs selected for TV & film scenes? with Jody Friedman Music clearly impacts us is through its role in TV and movies. The absence of music in trailers or the shows themselves would fundamentally change our viewing experience. But who matches the appropriate song to a scene in a TV show or film for full effect? Music supervisor Jody Friedman explains the music selection process, tips for those interested in the biz, and how the song he composed ended up in The Handmaid’s Tale trailer. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode78 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twi...2021-01-1936 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 77: Music interventions in speech development & disorders, with Laura Moorer, M.A., CCC-SLPSpeech disorders affect 11% of children ages 3-6, and over 9% of children ages 7-10. That’s a lot of kids! The majority of these speech disorders in young children have no known cause, and affect boys at significantly higher rates than girls. Laura Moorer, M.A., CCC-SLP, explains why and how music plays an important role in speech disorder treatment. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode77 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter2021-01-1236 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 76: What are the benefits of being an adult (even “old”!) beginner? With New York Times bestselling author Tom VanderbiltWe are never too old to take advantage of the cognitive and emotional benefits of learning a new skill. Treating learning as a lifetime sport can roll back the odometer of our brains, expand our horizons, and renew our sense of self and identity. New York Times best-selling author Tom Vanderbilt explains the magic of learning a new skill in his brand new book, Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode76 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter2021-01-0533 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 75: How Pfizer, Sony, and Unilever use music to develop their executives’ business & leadership skills; with Maestro Roger NierenbergExecutives develop organizational and leadership skills through unscripted, interactive and unconventional orchestral performances. This innovative program has been utilized in over 20 countries and at hundreds of corporations and organizations, including Lockheed Martin, Harvard Business School, Pfizer, Unilever, Sony, and Google. As of 2020, the experience is also available virtually. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode75 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter2020-12-2936 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 74: Why do birds (and insects and whales) sing? With David Rothenberg, PhDMusicality is all around us in nature! An understanding of the musicality of animals brings vibrance to the world around us in unexpected ways. Dr. David Rothenberg is a musician and naturalist, and has played his clarinet along with birds, whales, and singing insects. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode74 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter2020-12-2229 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 73: Philip Brunelle, Godfather of the Scandinavian Lutheran choral mafiaPhilip Brunelle has notoriety around the world for his musical knowledge and expertise. He discusses the motto and drink that fuel his success; other factors contributing to his personal and professional longevity; and what makes the Twin Cities a unicorn in the choral music world. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode73 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter2020-12-1530 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 72: “The orchestra that doesn’t behave:” The story of one community music group, with Marlene PauleyWhat’s the big deal about community music orchestras, bands, and choirs? Under Marlene Pauley’s direction, The Wayzata Symphony Orchestra’s budget has quadrupled and audience attendance has increased 300%. Marlene explains the demand for community music groups, and what they mean to their members, audience, and communities. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode72 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-12-0828 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 71: Give the gift of music: Research-based ways to GIFT music (the gift that keeps on giving)Giving gifts has been a part of cultures and celebrations throughout history, and, fortunately for us, a lot of research has been done on what makes a meaningful gift – meaningful for both the recipient AND the giver. We take a look at research-backed factors that contribute to meaningful gifts, and specific ways to gift music to others, because music is THE gift that keeps on giving! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode71 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-12-0130 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 70: What you don’t know about 1 in 6 people you encounter, and why it matters; with David KnottThe CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study investigated the correlation between childhood trauma and life-long development, health, and well-being. The astounding results have led to trauma informed approaches to education and medicine, among other areas. David Knott explains why an ACE understanding can elevate our music instruction, and how music education be used as a conduit to help young people who have experienced trauma. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode70 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-11-2430 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 69: Tinder for musical instruments – matchmaking AND community buildingAt Enhance Life with Music, we believe that music and music-making has value for all of us humans, regardless of age, or where we live in the world, or whether we will eventually be a professional musician or not. We also are aware of the fact that not everyone can afford a musical instrument AND arts education funding is not particularly stable and many schools are operating with very little, if any, music education funding. Enter Instruments in the Cloud, an online giving platform that connects donors of musical instruments and supplies with teachers and music programs. Whether you...2020-11-1732 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 68: Advocating for justice with music, and cultivating creativity for the common good; with Sara GrovesSinger/songwriter Sara Groves describes how her Christian faith informs her advocacy for justice, community-building, and cultivation of creativity for the common good. Through nurturing a creative community of people who learn, grow, and create together, Sara believes good things result for us all – including our world’s most vulnerable – and point people toward the same things that Jesus is interested in. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode68 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-11-1035 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 67: “Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste,” with author Nolan Gasser, PhDDr. Nolan Gasser was the chief architect of Pandora’s Music Genome Project, and is author of the 2019 book, Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste. Dr. Gasser discusses his role in the Music Genome Project and the ethical component of its design. He then explains some of the most important factors that influence our individual musical tastes. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode67 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-11-0331 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 66: Olympic trainer Daniel Stewart on enhancing motivation and performance with musicAthletic anthems can be used to enhance motivation and performance in athletics, on the job, and in life. Author and trainer-to-Olympians Daniel Stewart discusses selecting the perfect song for your situation, the role of song lyrics, and converting your anthem to a mojo mantra. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode66 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-10-2730 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 65: Musical Playgrounds–the neuroscience of nature & music combined with PLAY! With Melissa Hughes, Ph.D.We are hard-wired to learn through play, and to learn better in nature. Musical playgrounds utilize outdoor musical instruments and the science behind them to combine learning, nature, and play to promote community health and engagement. With no wrong notes, musical training is optional; and the resulting music is always as delightful as the sound of a windchime! Bonus: Stay tuned for until the Coda for a powerful dentophobia hack! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode65 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-10-2030 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 64: Does Practice Make Perfect? With Ed Varner, Ed.D.There is a pretty universal saying that “Practice Makes… [and we all fill in the blank] Perfect.” Ed Varner, Ed.D., argues that improvement, not perfection, should be the goal in the creation of art, in education, in work, and in everything that we do. He explains what he calls “The Practice” and how this approach is the application of his belief that music has value for EVERYone. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode64 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-10-1333 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 63: Confessions of a piano tuner, with Billy SadlerPiano tuners interact with a broad swath of people, including performing celebrities, stage crew, academics, and everyday families with kids taking lessons. They interact with people on stage, backstage, in their workplaces, and in their homes. Billy Sadler has been an Independent Piano Tuner & Technician since 1971. He shares some of his experiences with celebrities including Prince, Leon Fleisher, Harry Connick Jr., and Chris Thile. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode63 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-10-0630 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 62: How do restrictions and limitations INCREASE our creativity? With Dr. Patricia StokesOne thing that we have all experienced, like never before, in this global pandemic and the quarantines that come with it, have been restrictions, limitations, and constraints – personally, professionally, and academically. This has led a lot of us to look back longingly at the status quo, and comment that we just want things to go back to normal, back to the way they always were. But what if these restrictions and limitations could actually increase our creativity and innovation? Dr. Stokes, author of “Creativity from Constraints,” discusses how and why to embrace constraints and use them to our advantage. Lin...2020-09-2928 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 61: The moral, artistic, and economic power of color in classical music, with Afa DworkinIntentional gate-keeping has taken place throughout history to keep classical music white. Afa Dworkin discusses the implications of the genre’s color spectrum from a moral, artistic, and economic perspective. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode61 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-09-2231 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 60: How does music training affect children’s Social-Emotional Learning, and how is SEL affected by a pandemic? With Dr. Assal HabibiMany life accomplishments depend less on academic learning than on social-emotional skills such as perseverance, impulse control, empathy, and a willingness to cooperate. Dr. Assal Habibi explains the effects of childhood music training on social development, and how social-emotional skills transfer to other, more consequential areas of life as children get older. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode60 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-09-1538 minEnhance Life with MusicEp 59: How does MUSIC learning impact OTHER learning? With Dr. Anita CollinsDr. Anita Collins’ new book,“The Music Advantage: How learning music helps your child’s brain and wellbeing,” was released September 1, 2020. Learn what research shows about the cognitive nutrient of sound, and about music learning’s foundational relationship to other learning, including reading. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode59 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-09-0837 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 58: What does Sesame Street music have to do with guide dogs? September is National Guide Dog Month; with Rena StroberRena Strober is a Broadway, film, and television actor (Disney’s Liv & Maddie, VEEP, and Shameless ) is also an advocate for the blind. Her brand new album, “Imagine That! The Sesame Street Music of Joe Raposo & Jeff Moss,” features an all-blind children’s choir, as well as many famous guest artists. Rena tells us what makes this album so incredibly special. “What the world needs now, more than ever, is the music of Sesame Street. We need to be reminded that being kind is simple and being ‘different’ is beautiful,” says Rena. Links and notes related to this episode can be f...2020-09-0130 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 57: What the music you like says about your personality; with David Greenberg, PhDOur musical tastes provide remarkable insight into our personality traits. Dr. David Greenberg has combined science, music, and psychology to develop Musical Universe, “a 23andMe for music,” whose data has been used by top research institutions. Take Musical Universe’s free 15-minute test to discover what the music you listen to reflects about your “Big Five” personality traits. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode57 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-08-2537 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 56: How do artists and songwriters get paid when I stream their song or hear it played in a store? With Songtrust’s Anna BondRoyalties refer to the income artists earn when people or businesses use their music, including streams, radio play, album sales, musical toys(!), and more. We discuss the two most common royalties, performance and mechanical, and how these are distributed to artists, song writers, band members, and other rights holders. Bonus: Learn who gets unclaimed royalties! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode56 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-08-1834 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 55: “If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.” Music education in the new “classroom,” with David JewellWhat is K-12 music education going to look like moving forward with a new, non-traditional “classroom?” Guest David Jewell says, “It is important to keep music at the forefront in the ‘new normal.’ …If you are not at the table, you are on the menu. One person can make a big difference. Take that step and be at the table.” We discuss the “why” and “how” of keeping music at the forefront in whatever form the “classroom” takes moving forward. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode55 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-08-1132 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 54: What happens when an entrepreneur combines music, health, and technology? With Point Motion Founder & CEO Kevin ClarkWhat if… there was a medical and educational assessment tool that could be used in person OR remotely; had the effect of lowering costs and reducing administrative burdens; was applicable across cultures, age groups, and physical & mental abilities; AND improved medical & educational outcomes? Point Motion has combined music, health, and technology to create this tool. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode54 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-08-0434 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 53: One teen’s story of how she ended up on Spotify, with Grace LundeenWhen presented with some extra time as a result of the pandemic quarantine this spring, this teen completed her first album of original music and published it on Spotify! Grace Lundeen tells us about the genesis of her song-writing; her story of composing and recording an album; and her experience putting these songs out into the world. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode53 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-07-2822 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 52: In honor of the “2020” Olympics: The MUSICAL Olympic event, with champion equestrian Betsy Van DykeIn the spirit of the 2020-Tokyo-Summer-Olympics-that-would-have-been, we are highlighting a MUSICAL Olympic event that some listeners may not even be aware of, and that is the equestrian dressage musical freestyle. This event is really the grand finale of all the dressage events – only the top finalists in other Olympic Dressage events advance to the musical freestyle, which is the event that determines the top medals. And it is the only Olympic event in which men and women compete together as equals. “Freestyle is the pinnacle of Dressage execution and when it works, the result is magic.” – International Olympic Committee website...2020-07-2144 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 51: Conscious music: How do lyrics shape my mental narrative? with Jamie Goldstein, PsyDSometimes just a small habit adjustment can have a significant course-correction effect. Michael Franti says, "The best songs have positive messages hidden inside, like a positive affirmation." Meaningful words combined with a melody have the ability to integrate messages into our minds in a unique and powerful way. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode51 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-07-1432 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 50: Earworms: How do songs get stuck in my head, and how can I get rid of them?! with Dr. Katherine CotterAn earworm is a song that gets stuck in your head. It’s also called "involuntary musical imagery," and about 98 percent of us experience them. We discuss who is most susceptible to earworms, what causes them, what situations are most likely to create them, and – most important – how to get rid of them! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode50 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-07-0726 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 49: “Traditional learning methods don’t work for me.” Utilizing Multiple Intelligences in Learning, with Graeme WinderHave you ever heard of someone who eagerly began learning to play a musical instrument, excited by the idea of creating music; and before long felt so frustrated and discouraged by the process of translating a page of dots and symbols into meaningful sound that they gave it up and decided they are “just not musical?” Our guest today can relate to that story, and he has dedicated his life to connecting kids – and adults -- to music in a new and powerful way. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/pod...2020-06-3036 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 48: Tips from a time management coach on accomplishing (or helping our kids accomplish) musical goals this summer, with Elizabeth Grace SaundersHow can I fulfill the desire to learn a musical instrument this summer – or encourage my child to learn their instrument without nagging?! This episode provides practical tips on structuring time to get the most out of summer while having fun and developing life skills. Bonus: Consciously undertaking a musical project will build deeper memories by forever linking the project to this summer! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode48 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-06-2328 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 47: In honor of George Floyd: The role of music in social justice; with Bruce Henry“...[S]uccessful movements to advance civil rights for historically marginalized groups relied not just on political action. Music, culture, art, television, churches, neighborhood groups, and volunteer organizations have played instrumental parts in bringing about change.” – Beth Holland and Sarah Silvers, “I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening)” One thing I like about this quote is it captures the reality that there is not just one answer or just one route to progress; there are many, and they are all important. Another thing I like about the quote is it helps break down an overwhelming situation into a more manageable question of...2020-06-1635 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 46: How do songs end up on Spotify playlists, anyway? With Streaming Promotions’ Michael SloaneWho 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 Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-06-0930 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 45: Laurie Berkner describes music’s stabilizing effect for children during uncertain times, and serenades her graduating childhood fansDubbed “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 2020-06-0227 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 44: What will the music education of the future look like? With Dr. Clint RandlesNew 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 Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-05-2637 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 43: Memorial Day: A combat veteran tells his story and shares how music is serving those who serve our country, with CreatiVets’ Richard CasperMarine 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 Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-05-1935 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 42: What does hip-hop have to do with mental health and well-being? With child and adolescent clinical psychologist Dr. Eliott GannHip 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 Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-05-1237 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 41: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a look at how music preserves Mexican heritage and connects cultures, with Eugene RodriguezMusic 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 2020-05-0522 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 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.MN 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 2020-04-2825 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 39: Parkinson’s Disease Interventions with Music; “Music provides structure for movement.” Marion Haase, M.M.Music 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 activate in the body. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at...2020-04-2130 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 38: How does music affect my TV viewing experience? With TV production insider Steve MulhollandImagine 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 2020-04-1426 minEnhance Life with MusicEp. 37: Businesses turn to jazz to develop teamwork, leadership, and innovation; with Jazz Impact’s Dr. Michael GoldJazz 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 2020-04-0729 min
Enhance Life with MusicEp. 36: Mental Skills for Stress Reduction and Peak Performance, with author Dr. Vanessa CornettWe 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/podcast/episode36 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-03-3130 min
Enhance Life with MusicEp. 35: Oxytocin and dopamine in times of social-distancing; and how does music give us the chills? With Indre ViskontasChemicals 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://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode35 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-03-2435 min
Enhance Life with MusicEp. 34: Music as palliative care, a container for sacred moments, and lifetime preserver of memories; with Crescent Cove’s Katie LindenfelserMusic 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 of life for the patient and for their family. Links and notes related to this episode can...2020-03-1731 min
Enhance Life with MusicEp. 33: Looking for music lessons that fit your unique situation? Check out these options, with MacPhail Center for Music’s Paul BabcockThere 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 2020-03-1032 min
Enhance Life with MusicEp. 32: The immediate, visible, hands-on power you didn’t know you have, with Save School Music’s John BenhamJohn 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 can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode32 Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn Twitter 2020-03-0326 min
Enhance Life with MusicEp. 1: IntroductionThis 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 2019-07-3110 min