When Even the Soft Notes Are Too Loud
What happens when the very thing that usually helps you feel grounded suddenly becomes too much? In this thoughtful guest post, Peta-Ann Wood reflects on AuDHD burnout, sensory sensitivity, and discovering that sometimes silence is just as healing as music.
From Rooftop Reflections to Global Harmony: How Jazz for Peace Turns Music into a Force for Connection
What if a single poem could ripple out into global harmony? This episode traces the quiet beginnings of Jazz for Peace and the story of Rick DellaRatta—reminding us how even small notes, when shared with heart, can lead to big change.
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.