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Enhance Life with Music

Discover how music transforms everyday life – health, happiness, and beyond! Enhance Life with Music explores practical ways music improves our health, happiness, and wholeness – whether or not you consider yourself a musician. From science and wellness to sports, education, and business, discover how music shapes everyday life – and how you can harness its power to enhance your own.

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Ep. 137: What makes a lullaby a lullaby, and what...

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2022/08/02

Our very first social interactions are musical, and the singing of lullabies to babies is universal across cultures. We discuss the common elements of lullabies, benefits of live-sung lullabies to both baby and caregiver, and just how long those benefits extend. Bonus: We answer the age-old mystery of why the most enduring lullabies have such dark lyrics (think rock-a-bye baby)! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode137 Connect with us:

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Ep. 136: Expanding awareness and advancing acceptance...

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2022/07/19

Implementing the arts in healthcare allows patients to heal holistically: body, mind, and soul. Healthcare institutions are increasingly embracing design, visual arts, and performing arts strategies to improve the patient experience, mitigate staff burnout, and increase financial efficiencies. We discuss the state of the field of arts in health, and recent efforts to equip and professionalize the field. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at

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Ep. 135: Connecting generations with Song (Saga);...

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2022/06/28

Music is a powerful tool to unlock memories. Games provide an opportunity to disconnect from work and reconnect with the people in our lives. Song Saga gamifies storytelling and listening to music in a way that fosters real human connection. Get ready to learn new things about your friends and discover new music every time you play! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode135 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe

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Ep. 134: How did music shape the exploration and...

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2022/06/14

“The pioneers carried only the clothes on their backs and the bare necessities in their wagons, yet they experienced a rich musical life in the wilderness… Each group wove their own thread of music into the colorful and diverse musical tapestry of the American West.” So begins Laura Dean’s historical account of the integral role music played in the Westward Expansion. Her new book explores the diplomatic, practical, and inspirational roles music played in connecting culturally diverse people groups

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Ep. 133: What's the connection between classic...

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2022/05/31

There are generations of kids who first became familiar with classical music through cartoons. What were considered the “golden years” of cartoon music, and why was classical music heavily used in cartoons during this time? How has classical music’s role in cartoons changed throughout the decades? Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode133 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook:

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Ep. 132: The secret life of… the recording studio...

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2022/05/17

What exactly IS a recording studio engineer, and what do they do? We discuss the “golden era” of sound engineering (1955-1975), the dual roles engineers played during this time, how the role has changed in recent decades, and why today’s engineers have a renewed interest in the processes of that era. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode132 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook:

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Ep. 131: Are musicians better able to learn an...

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2022/05/03

Are people who study a musical instrument better able to process and learn foreign languages? What similarities underlie speech and music? Bonus: Discover a fun and simple test to measure a person’s adeptness at learning a foreign language! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode131 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram:

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Ep. 130: What are music psychotherapy and vocal...

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2022/04/19

We discuss this new model that combines elements from music therapy and psychotherapy; the act of bravery and recorded session that captured my attention; and resources for learning more. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode130 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn:

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Ep. 129: How socially conscious musicians are...

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2022/04/05

Musicians Without Borders brings music’s power for peacebuilding and social change to people and places affected by war, armed conflict, and displacement. Its founder, Laura Hassler, says, “Music is the ultimate expression of human connectivity.” Hear powerful personal stories of music literally opening borders! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode129 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook:

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Ep. 128: What music did you have for breakfast this...

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2022/03/22

The research space at the intersection of music and mental wellness is a new and rapidly growing frontier. We discuss ways to utilize music to move one step closer, from wherever one may be, to a state of greater joy and thriving mental health. Join us for personal stories, topic trends, and resources for some spring cleaning of the brain! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode128 Connect with us: Newsletter:

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Ep. 127: The impact of music on wellness and...

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2022/03/08

Medical doctor and musicologist Patricia Caicedo authored the new book, We Are What We Listen To: The impact of Music on Individual and Social Health. She explains how music can impact our homeostasis or equilibrium, that optimum state of physical and psychological health. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode127 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/

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Ep. 126: A day in the life of a middle school band...

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2022/02/22

Band directors very often are the ONLY teachers of music many kids will ever have access to. Without them, many of our country’s kids would have no musical experience. Get a glimpse of a day-in-the-life of these teachers, why they do what they do, and myths about their vocation. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode126 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/

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Ep. 125: From Sandy Hook to a Valentine’s Day love...

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2022/02/15

Nicole Porter directed child therapy in the days following the Sandy Hook School tragedy. The processes and tools developed with the Newtown families inspired her to establish a mental health organization and art therapy trauma response team. We discuss how art and music are used therapeutically for childhood crises, and why children of ALL ages will benefit from Nicole’s brand new album that is her Valentine’s Day love letter to the planet! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at

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Ep. 124: How can music enhance my DOG’s health and...

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2022/02/08

Music can be strategically used to calm a dog’s nervous system, affecting their behavior, longevity, and health. Music can be used to treat and prevent behavior challenges and anxieties – and works symbiotically for those on both ends of the leash! Enhance life – for you and your dog together – with music! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode124 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook:

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Ep. 123: Transcending divisions and conflict through...

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2022/02/01

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus is a choral and dialogue program for Palestinian and Israeli youth in Jerusalem. Through the co-creation of music and the sharing of stories, young people meet those from “the other side,” gain an understanding of the perspectives of one another, and become forces for peace, justice, inclusion, and equality. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode123 Connect with us: Newsletter:

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Ep. 122: Transferring music skills to life, with Dr....

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2022/01/25

Universal life skills, like problem-solving, discipline, and creativity, are inherent in the study of music. But how automatic is it for students to transfer these lessons to non-music areas of their lives? This cross-training can be intentionally taught and learned, resulting in elevated musical performance AND greater life success. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode122 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe

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Ep. 121: What is sonic branding, and why does it...

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2022/01/18

Music is a powerful tool for creating an emotional connection between consumers and a product or service. In an audio age of ever-decreasing attention spans and fierce competition, a sonic logo can give a marketing strategy the winning edge – and it’s not just for the big brands. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode121 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/

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Ep. 120: The inclusive, sustainable music classroom;...

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2022/01/11

As a middle school band teacher, Julie Duty had a passion for creating an inclusive classroom where students of all abilities and disabilities learned together. She also experienced firsthand the lack of training, support, and resources available to teachers wanting to make this happen. She created a solution, United Sound, which utilizes peer mentors to create student led music clubs within schools. It has clearly filled a vital need – in its first seven years, over 8,000 students have participated

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Ep. 119: What is the best way to find a piano teacher?

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2022/01/04

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

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Ep. 118: Bob Dylan: Case study of the power of music...

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2021/12/28

It 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

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