Music Education & Mental Well-Being: Making Better Humans with Music Workshop's Dr. Giuliana Conti

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Unlock the powerful role of music in transforming education with insights from Dr. Lisa Hassler and guest, Dr. Giuliana Conti, Director of Education and Equity at Music Workshop. Prepare to discover how music education can boost adolescents' mental well-being, with research backing its impact on neural connectivity and emotional health. Giuliana shares her personal journey from classical viola performance to advocating for accessible music programs, highlighting the influence of music in her life and career.
Explore their groundbreaking Soundwaves program from Music Workshop, bringing concert-like experiences right into the classroom and breaking down barriers for students without access to live music. Collaborations with top musicians and educators ensure the curriculum is culturally responsive and ever-evolving. This episode also delves into the professional development opportunities available to educators, equipping them with innovative tools to integrate music into teaching and enhance student well-being.
Join us as we champion the creation of inclusive learning environments where students can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically through music. Free Music Workshop K-8 Curriculum
To show my full support for music education, I've shameless added pictures of my son, Brandon Picciolini, from The Lonesome Family Band to this episode's chapters. Podcast music created by The Lonesome Family Band, original here. *One picture is a family oldie
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1. Music Education & Mental Well-Being: Making Better Humans with Music Workshop's Dr. Giuliana Conti (00:00:00)

2. Music Education Supports Mental Well-Being of Adolescents (00:00:35)

3. Dr. Giuliana Conti Introduction (00:01:45)

4. Benefits of Music Education (00:05:23)

5. How Music Workshop's Program Works (00:07:33)

6. Music in All Subjects: Holistic Student Support (00:10:09)

7. Soundwaves Concert Series: Free Live Concerts for Youth (00:13:17)

8. Music Education for Cultural Responsiveness (00:16:52)

9. How Music-Empowered Courses Better Support Student Mental Health (00:19:39)

10. Music and Well-Being PD: Music, General Ed, and Pre-Service Teachers (00:23:56)

11. Accessing Music Workshop's Free K-8 Program and Curriculum (00:25:34)

12. Wrap Up and Call to Action (00:26:16)