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  • Micro 54: 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Music Lessons

    Micro 54: 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Music Lessons
    Feb 17 2026
    The holiday sparkle has faded, motivation is dipping, and music practice might be starting to feel like a chore. But what if this is actually the most important growth season of the year? In this Microhance episode, I'm sharing five simple, powerful ways to reset mid-year and help your child get the most out of music lessons – with habits that build not just musical skill, but confidence, resilience, and lifelong joy.

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    9 Min.
  • Ep. 228: Your Daily Dose of Art – The Science of Living Longer and Better; with Daisy Fancourt, PhD

    Ep. 228: Your Daily Dose of Art – The Science of Living Longer and Better; with Daisy Fancourt, PhD
    Feb 10 2026

    What if one of the most powerful tools for your health has been hiding in plain sight? In this episode, I talk with world-renowned scientist Dr. Daisy Fancourt about the astonishing research behind her new book, "Art Cure." From neonatal intensive care units to dementia wards, from immune function to longevity, the evidence is stunning: there is virtually no physiological system the arts don't touch. If a drug delivered these results, we'd call it a miracle. So why are we treating the arts like a luxury? This conversation may completely reshape how you think about music, creativity, and your daily health habits.

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    29 Min.
  • Micro 53: The Power of Music in Political Discourse

    Micro 53: The Power of Music in Political Discourse
    Feb 3 2026
    What happens when a song becomes political? From Minneapolis to Northern Ireland to South Africa, music has long been a powerful political force. In this episode, we talk about protest songs, cultural influence, and why music continues to shape political discourse across borders.

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    7 Min.
  • Ep. 227: Turning the Tables – My Role as Guest and Building Brain Capital with Music

    Ep. 227: Turning the Tables – My Role as Guest and Building Brain Capital with Music
    Jan 27 2026

    What if music isn't just entertainment, but a pathway to health, resilience, creativity, and human flourishing? In this conversation, the tables were turned on me and I was the one being asked the questions! We discussed my parents' brilliant rule that introduced me to music; how music has played a role in various facets of my career; and the transformative role music plays in shaping our brains, our communities, and our lives. This episode is a reminder: music is brain capital.

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    46 Min.
  • Micro 52: The Music We Remember – John Williams and the Stories That Stay With Us

    Micro 52: The Music We Remember – John Williams and the Stories That Stay With Us
    Jan 20 2026

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    7 Min.
  • Ep. 226: Music, the Brain, and Epilepsy – A New Frontier in Treatment; with Phillip Pearl, MD

    Ep. 226: Music, the Brain, and Epilepsy – A New Frontier in Treatment; with Phillip Pearl, MD
    Jan 13 2026

    Epilepsy affects millions, but few people know about the fascinating relationship between music and epilepsy, and that research is looking at how music may help reduce seizure activity in some individuals. Dr. Phillip Pearl, Harvard neurologist and professional jazz musician, shares how sound is being studied as a tool in epilepsy care (and many other applications).

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    36 Min.
  • Micro 51: Expressing Yourself Through Music Without MAKING Music

    Micro 51: Expressing Yourself Through Music Without MAKING Music
    Jan 6 2026
    Don't consider yourself a musician – or even creative? Hear a fresh perspective on how to express yourself with music without playing a note. Inspired by The End of Your Life Book Club, this episode reflects on how music enhances our lives – even when we're not the ones creating it.

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    6 Min.
  • Ep. 225: I Heard There Was A Secret Chord – Dr. Daniel Levitin on the Science Behind Music as Medicine (re-run)

    Ep. 225: I Heard There Was A Secret Chord – Dr. Daniel Levitin on the Science Behind Music as Medicine (re-run)
    Dec 30 2025
    In this re-run episode, we're joined by the renowned Dr. Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist, musician, and bestselling author. We dive into his latest book, I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine. Dr. Levitin reveals why he wrote the book, how he chose the title, his definition of music, and this new book's relationship to his earlier best-selling book, This is Your Brain on Music. Discover the fascinating science behind music's power to boost healing and wellness, regardless of where you are in your health journey.

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    43 Min.