Sounds of Encouragement
Encouragement from Musicians, Music Educators & Creatives for Creatives. Interesting interviews with music teachers, creatives, and musicians along with calming and topical encouragement as you face the challenges of everyday life. Find out what sounds and songs encourage other creatives and what keeps them hopeful, moving forward, and creative.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Interview with Travis Lohmann, Musician, Composer, Teacher
Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. Travis Lohmann is a composer for film/media. Various film festivals showcasing Travis' music are: LA 48 Hour Film Festival, The United GI Film Festival…
Interview with Jennifer Foxx, Music Educator, Creator
Jennifer Foxx is nationally recognized from her teacher resource blog, MusicEducatorResources.com. She runs a successful piano studio in AZ, has been interviewed on several music podcas…
Interview with Eric Branner, Guitarist, Guitar Teacher, Entrepreneur
Eric Branner is the CEO/Co-Founder of Fons. He’s a third-generation music teacher, plays guitar, and wrote the Blackforrest Guitar Companion. In another life, he dreams of being a pro s…
Interview with Aaron Johnshon Levy, Actor & Entertainer
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Aaron has acted on stage nearly his entire life--from playing Tom Sawyer in first grade to The Criminologist in the Claremont Colleges production of the Roc…
Tiny Encouragement #5 - Thank You can Build Community
Look at you! Using those 2 little words to spread positivity, encouragement, and build community!
I encourage you to do 2 things with your Thank You's:
1) Be Intentional - don't throw th…
Interview with Derek Vann, Pianist, Piano Teacher, Composer, Piano and Music Sales
Join me for this wonderful conversation with Derek Vann!
The day we recorded there were internet issues that affected the audio quality. As much as possible was done to correct the audio…
Tiny Encouragement #4 - Permission to Stop
Sometimes we all just need to STOP.
It's actually okay to do that. So stop for a moment, or a day, or a weekend, and do what you need to do for yourself and the people you love.
If anyo…
Interview with Christina Whitlock, Pianist, Music Teacher, Podcaster
Christina Whitlock, M.M., N.C.T.M., operates a lively independent piano studio, in addition to teaching adjunct at Taylor University. Christina is a past state president of the Indiana …
Tiny Encouragement #3 - Layers
It's cold out there! Layer up!
And layer up with people around you that you trust.
I'm here for you, so you can be there for those who need you the most.
[email protected]
Interview with Takenya Battle, Musician and Music Teacher
Takenya Battle is a master musician, teacher, and entrepreneur who helps children and adults alike arrange, articulate, and amplify their inner musician with online voice and piano less…
Myth of Work-Life Balance Solo Episode
Link to the On Being Podcast Interview with Katherine May
https://onbeing.org/programs/katherine-may-on-winter-replenishment-and-transformation/
Some Strategies for Dealing with Balance o…
Interview with Antonio Gandia, Guitarist, Musician & Teacher
Antonio Gandía (Gan-DEE-ah) was born and raised in Mexico, and has lived in the U.S.A. since 1994. In 1998 Antonio earned a B.A. from Berklee College of Music, in Boston, Massachusetts.…
Interview with Sarah Ryan-Buckley
Sarah Buckley has taught piano for over 20 years including 5 years as a professor of piano and theory at the University of Missouri. She has a B. Mus. from the University of Western Ont…
Joy
In this solo episode, you'll hear about research articles related joy and how it affects us. You'll also learn 7 specific strategies to create more joy in your life. Are you ready for …
Interview with Christina Lopriore, Pianist, Teacher and Web Developer
Christina studied Music Composition at Chapman University and graduated cum laude with a gray key award in 2005 with a BA in Music. She studied piano and composition under the late Dr. …
Interview with Steve Treseler, Jazz Saxophonist
Steve Treseler is a Seattle-based saxophonist, teaching artist, and composer. DownBeat Magazine calls his music “beautifully crafted ensemble pieces—whether free, through-composed, or s…
Patience
Some compelling evidence about patience versus impatience. I encourage you to practice patience...with yourself and with those around you!