Soprano Hila Plitmann and I discuss how engaging in playful creativity opens a space for internal healing, connection with loved ones and the world around us, and gratitude even in times of adversity. Hila shares her thoughts on mantra singing, motherhood, and how "the mind is a playful instrument."

Hila Plitmann is a glittering jewel on the international music scene, known worldwide for her astonishing musicianship, light and beautiful voice and the ability to perform challenging new work. She has worked with many leading conductors, performing with the likes of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. www.HilaPlitmann.com

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17-year-old musician & arts counselor for kids with special needs Jaden Gaines talks about how he's staying creative and connected to his high school theater troupe during the pandemic. He reminds us that artistic expression through a community helps us care for our mental health collectively and that healing thrives with a creative support network.

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My student Gherald taught me a pivotal life lesson when I was teaching music theory at Auburn Correctional Facility, an all-male maximum-security prison. Whenever I feel vulnerable about my creative voice, I think of Gherald's advice.

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What does it mean to be vulnerable as an artist and why is it so challenging? I share my thoughts on the importance of finding, accepting, and believing in your unique voice in the face of uncertainty.

How I bring creative impulses from childhood into my current artistic practice, specifically with my new orchestral work for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

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Reflecting on Fall Concert Cancellations, Letting Go of Control in my Creative Process, and Hoping for Systemic Change in Classical Music

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Why it's important to stay creative during the pandemic, even if that means bringing your creativity to other areas of your daily life or trying new expressive outlets

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Unlike the fight or flight response, which provides an adrenaline rush, freezing shuts you down. How do you return to your creative work when you feel numb or overwhelmed? And how do you know if you are numbing or simply resting?

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Anger can be motivating and exhausting. How do you reclaim your right to be creative, your right to protest discrimination, and your right to take care of your mental health during a time of crisis?

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