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This week we meet Mike Chunn, founding member of the iconic Kiwi band Split Enz and CEO of the Play it Strange Trust. Play it Strange was established to encourage young New Zealanders to get involved in songwriting and musical performance. Today Mike talks about the power of songwriting; how it can provide confidence, power and purpose to young people, and how schools can it happen.

 

Key Points:

• The importance of a competitive environment for young songwriters
• What makes a great song?
• How to build a songwriting school?
• How songs empower us to face challenges
• Mental health and music

 

Other Resources and Links Mentioned:

• Play it StrangeTrust - Look for a link to the new ‘Strange World’ student community in June.
• Mike Chunn
• Split Enz
• Mike Chunn & The Long Black Cloud (Documentary on mental health featuring Mike)

Music courtesy of  http://www.bensound.com