Micro 25: Unlocking Success – 5 Lifelong Skills Shaped by Music Lessons
Release Date: 01/07/2025
Ep. 212: Red, White & Relaxed – How Music Can Calm Your Pet This 4th of July; with Janet Marlow (re-run)
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Fireworks may light up the sky, but they can also send our pets into a panic. In this special Fourth of July encore, sound behaviorist Janet Marlow explains how scientifically designed, species-specific music can calm anxiety in pets and improve their overall well-being. Discover the power of music to bring peace to your furry (or feathered!) companions during the noisiest week of summer. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Twitter: Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! In-episode...
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Micro 37: Master the Art of Daydreaming – A Summer Spark for Creative Thinking and Unexpected Solutions
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Did you know daydreaming can actually boost creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving? Explore the science behind intentional daydreaming, why summer is the perfect time to practice it, and how music can help your mind wander its way to surprising solutions. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Twitter: Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on Podchaser.com!
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Ep. 211: Music, Speech & the Brain – A New Way to Help Kids Communicate in 10 Minutes a Day; with David Sonnenschein
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Speech delays affect over a million young children in the U.S.—including dual language learners and those with Autism, Down syndrome, and intellectual delays. Discover how neuroscience is revealing music’s powerful role in supporting speech development and early communication—in just 10 minutes a day. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Twitter: Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! In-episode promo: Sheet Music Direct or use Coupon Code musicenhances10 for 10% off....
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Micro 36: Help Solve This Real-Life Rock ’n’ Roll Mystery – The Worldwide Search for Marty McFly’s Guitar
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Ep. 210: What Makes Great Nonprofits Tick – Interdisciplinary insights in nonprofit practice; with Thomas Morris
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What happens when icons in the business and nonprofit worlds strike up a friendship? Tom Morris shares how Jim Collins’ “Good to Great” principles helped reframe the purpose of his nonprofit, revitalize fundraising, and spark a culture of renewal — and not just for organizations, but for individuals, too. Apply “greatness practices” to your situation to sharpen vision and clarify what success looks like. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Twitter: Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on...
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Micro 35: Summer Reading: My Favorite Books Across 10 Life Topics
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Looking for your next great read? I'm sharing 10 of my all-time favorite non-fiction books—covering everything from marriage and time management to friendship and spirituality. These titles have challenged, inspired, and guided me over the years, and I hope they do the same for you. Whether you're loading up your summer reading list or just love a good book recommendation, this episode is for you! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Twitter: Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on...
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Ep. 209: Making Music Practice Easier – Support, Strategy, and Joy; with Barbie Wong
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Wish your child loved practicing music—or at least didn’t dread it? Music educator Barbie Wong shares simple, research-backed strategies to make music practice easier, more joyful, and effective. Barbie is founder of Musical Nest, a vibrant community supporting teachers and parents in inspiring kids to make music. Access tips, tools, and solutions to nurture musical growth, foster motivation, and create joyful, engaging learning experiences for children. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Twitter: ...
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Micro 34: Musical Adventures Beyond the Lesson – Creative Ways to Explore Music
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Music learning takes place in many forms and contexts. Discover fun, diverse, unique ways to spark curiosity and creativity. From captivating books and movies to educational podcasts and interactive activities, this resource listing provides a foundation for your child’s (or your own!) unique musical journey while also inspiring you to come up with your own ideas for musical exploration. Every musical moment you create plants a seed that can grow for a lifetime! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: ...
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Ep. 208: Choral Communities of Joy – Music, Belonging, and Living Well with Dementia; with Eyleen Braaten
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What if a choir could do what medicine cannot? Learn how Giving Voice Initiative’s dementia-friendly choirs are transforming lives—bringing joy, purpose, and a deep sense of belonging to people living with dementia and their care partners. Discover the power of the universal instrument – the voice – to create connection, break stigma, and build community. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Twitter: Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! In-episode promo: JAMBAR
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Micro 33: One Nation Under a Groove – A musical microadventure at NMAAM
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What if you could step inside a song — and history itself? A visit to Nashville’s National Museum of African American Music is a full-body, full-heart adventure into the sounds that shaped a nation. It’s a place where rhythm, resilience, and innovation come alive. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Twitter: Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on Podchaser.com!
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