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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. 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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Ep. 117: What role does music play in Norwegian...

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2021/12/14

The 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:

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Ep. 116: My 2021 thoughts on giving the gift of music

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2021/11/23

Get 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:

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Ep. 115: Crossover episode with Arts for the Health...

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2021/11/09

At 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:

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Ep. 114: A peek behind the curtain of film...

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2021/10/26

Music 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:

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Ep. 113: What is the best age to begin piano lessons?

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2021/10/12

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/

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Ep. 112: How are the sounds of my life shaping my...

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2021/09/28

To 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:

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Ep. 111: Behind the scenes of my favorite piano...

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2021/09/14

Piano 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:

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Ep. 110: How are album covers created – and why is...

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2021/08/31

The 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

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Ep. 109: How can I enhance my next dinner party with...

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2021/08/24

Music 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:

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