An Intervention – how to expand on cute, sexy and lovely

Oz Oz Ofelia reflects on how BTS helped her through immense personal loss — and why we need to go beyond calling them just cute, sexy, or lovely.
This is a heartfelt call to honour their artistry with the depth it deserves.
Stop the Rain: A Song for Those Who Keep Getting Up

Inspired by Tablo and RM’s raw and poetic collaboration, this is a reflection on what it means to walk through life on the B Side—carrying the pain, but still believing in love, in music, and in getting back up.
The Role of Music in Joyful Aging: What We Can Learn from Seniors

Discover how music supports joyful aging, improves memory, and builds connection in seniors—featuring insights from Music for Seniors founder Sarah Martin McConnell
Speaking Through Song: What Violeta Parra’s Music Teaches Us About Life & Feeling

In a recent podcast interview with Ericka Verba, historian, musician, and author of Gracias a la Vida: The Biography of Violeta Parra, we explored how Violeta’s music still resonates today, not just for its melodies but for its ability to hold life’s joys and struggles in the same breath.
The Elegant Rebel Approach: How Peta-Ann Wood Uses Music & Colour for Vibrational Wellbeing

Wouldn’t you agree that the world is so full of ways to tell us we need to conform and not stand out?! This is where Peta-Ann Wood is different, she is a true Elegant Rebel – someone who challenges societal exp. In this post, I want to explore how she harnesses elements such as music, colour and frequency and how you can apply them in your own life, too.
How Music Can Be a Lifeline in Dark Times: Lessons from Howard Gripp’s Journey

It is no secret that Music can be a lifeline for so many people around the world; it has this amazing ability to reach us deep down where our emotions are hiding, offering strength and comfort, maybe even a new perspective when we feel lost and need it the most.
Live Your Daydream: How To Reconnect With What You Love

I bet you had many dreams, because as children, dreaming big comes naturally. Yet, as life goes on and we grow up, we start to lose this ability to dream and imagine what we want to do with our lives, mainly because we are encouraged to choose practicality over passion.
The Transformative Power of Music: How Pianist Martin Mayer Uses His Art to Inspire and Heal

My recent podcast guest Martin Mayer, pianist and composer, has toured the world and captivated audiences with his compositions, but it is the personal stories from his fans that truly highlight the massive impact his artistry makes around the world.
How Music Connects and Heals: Melissa James’ Live Again Project

Music and mental health is a topic that comes up regularly in my podcast, and during my conversation with singer-songwriter Melissa James, she shared the moving story behind her “Live Again” project, which uses the power of music to raise awareness around mental health.
The Power of a Musical Year-End Review 2024

What will your 2024 musical review look like? Take some time and allow yourself to dive into this musical reflection and know that you can step into 2025 with growth, clarity, and, last but not least, a personal soundtrack for that particular year you can look back on with gratitude.