LooseLeaf NoteBook with Julia Adolphe

LooseLeaf NoteBook with Julia Adolphe

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LooseLeaf NoteBook with Julia Adolphe episodes

  • Hila Plitmann: Healing through Creativity

    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

     

    Questions or comments may be shared on Julia Adolphe's YouTube Channel

    45 min
  • Jaden Gaines: Artistic Communities and Mental Health

    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.

     

    Questions or comments may be shared on Julia Adolphe's YouTube Channel

    7 min
  • How an Inmate Freed My Voice

    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.

     

    Questions or Comments may be shared on Julia Adolphe's YouTube Channel

    7 min
  • Cultivating Artistic Vulnerability

    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.

    What methods do you use to uncover unconscious thoughts and channel them into creative endeavors? Cultivating vulnerability takes practice and an understanding of your mental health. Tools such as journaling and therapy can help you access insight into your internal world so that you can translate that world into artistic expression. 


    Questions and comments can be shared on Julia Adolphe's YouTube Channel

    9 min
  • Do Something Frivolous to Stay Inspired!
    Creative work thrives with a playful spirit, but you can't channel playfulness in your work if you're not playful in your life! With the increased pressures of the pandemic, frivolous activities are even more important to creative survival. I share my recent discovery of video games and how they've inspired some new musical ideas in my orchestral work.

    Questions and comments can be shared on Julia Adolphe's YouTube Channel
    5 min
  • Fall Closures and Letting Go of Control

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

     

    Questions and Comments may be shared on Julia Adolphe's YouTube Channel

    6 min
  • Don't Give Up! Forge New Paths

    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

     

    Questions or comments may be shared on Julia Adolphe's YouTube Channel

    6 min
  • Numbing vs Resting

    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?

     

    Questions or comments may be shared on Julia Adolphe's YouTube Channel

    6 min
  • Channeling Anger and Reclaiming Creative Work

    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?

     

    Questions and comments may be shared on Julia Adolphe's YouTube Channel

    6 min

About LooseLeaf NoteBook with Julia Adolphe

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LooseLeaf NoteBook uncovers the connection between creativity and mental health, with a focus on nurturing artistry, emotional intelligence, and self-care. Composer Julia Adolphe shares her creative process, personal experience with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and journey towards mental health alongside guests from across creative fields to provide inspiration, a space for open dialogue, and paths towards healing through artistic self-expression.