Music Helps

Take a mindful moment with us!

We’re so delighted to close out our second season of the Music Helps podcast with today’s special guest, none other than award-winning pianist, and mindfulness teacher, Eliza McCarthy. 

An extraordinary musician who specialises in performing new and experimental music, Eliza also teaches ‘Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Performing Artists’ at Guildhall School and University of Birmingham, and shares her thoughts with us on the topic of music and wellbeing.

If you’re interested in learning more about mindfulness, check out Eliza’s recommendations; Jon Kabat-Zinn and Tara Brach…

Eliza also picked some cracking musical choices, so why not check out ‘Raw Data Field’ by Everything Everything, Deja Vu by Beyonce & Jay Z and the collected Disney pieces of Alan Menken &Howard Ashman! 

To hear Eliza’s stunning interpretations of living composers’ works, visit her website at 

www.elizamccarthy.com 

Why not tell us how you use music to reduce your stress?

We’ll be back with Season 3 of Music Helps soon - meanwhile, use this link https://tinyurl.com/35ajsx4z to listen to episodes of Music Helps, share with a friend, or simply access them straight from your preferred podcast platform!

Thanks for listening and helping us keep the music flowing…

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Social Prescribing is a super powerful tool! 

Not sure what it is? That’s ok - we’ve got the most excellent guest to help us understand how social prescribing works and how to engage with it yourself!

Monica Boulton is the Healthcare Integration Lead at the National Academy for Social Prescribing, the newest member of Musical Walkabout’s board of directors and someone who is absolutely passionate about the power of music and social prescribing…

Join us for a fun-filled episode of the Music Helps podcast, where Monica and Nina dive into what music makes her tick and how her lived experiences of witnessing the power of music at work informed her choice of career.

Tell us how you think music helps with these simple social prescribing actions…

1. Support us to keep the music flowing by leaving a comment, review, liking or subscribing to Music Helps today

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Ready to lift your mood in just 5 minutes? 

Tune into our bitesize minisode of Music Helps podcast, where we explore a song guaranteed to lift your spirits and brighten your day! Join us for a musical journey that's sure to leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. 

Want to keep the music flowing? Drop into our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and dive into our series of 5 minute PlayTime videos...

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Join us for a mini escape! 

Take just 5 minutes to tune into our latest bitesize minisode of Music Helps podcast - we’ve got a joyful intention-setting session to prioritise fun! Take a breather, tune in, and let's make a pact to infuse music into our day…

Don’t want the fun to end here? Head on over to our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and discover our series of 5 minute PlayTime videos...

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Ready to shake off the stress? 

Dive into our quick bitesize minisode of Music Helps podcast and swap your energy with a 5-minute kitchen boogie session! Let the music lift your spirits and groove away the worries. 

Want to explore more mini music moments? Simply visit our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and get stuck into our series of 5 minute PlayTime videos...

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Need a breather from the daily hustle? 

Take a 5-minute escape with our latest bitesize minisode of Music Helps podcast… Hit pause, unwind, and change the tempo on your day with your very own Music Buddy!

Enjoying this? Well, why not visit our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and explore our series of 5 minute PlayTime videos...

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Feeling overwhelmed? 

Take 5 and tune into our bitesize minisode on Music Helps podcast, where we dive into the power of music to soothe your soul. Hit pause on the day and let the melodies guide you to relaxation. 

For more excellent micro music moments, why not visit our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and explore our series of 5 minute PlayTime videos...

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Need a moment to yourself? We’ve got your back.

Join us throughout April for a special series of 5-minute Music Helps minisodes, where Nina guides you through joyful music journeys to carve out some essential me-time. Let the soothing melodies transport you to a place of calm and relaxation. 

Until then, why not visit our YouTube channel to enjoy our series of PlayTime videos with Nina! @musicalwalkaboutuk on YT

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"I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes." Harry Burns 

Dive into the holiday spirit with the Music Helps podcast! 

This final episode of 2023 is a bitesize Songsters session, inviting you to join in with our jolly rendition of our founder Nina's favourite festive song…

Spread the joy and merriment by playing it forward - tag a friend in this post and tune in now for the perfect musical boost to your holiday season! 

Learn more about our staff training in music, dementia and wellbeing, simply head over to our Music Helps page below

https://tinyurl.com/4z6dffzy

And, as promised, here are the beautiful lyrics, so you can sing along

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What music is meaningful to you? And why?

Take a dive into the magic of meaningful music with the latest episode of Music Helps podcast, with our latest special guest, the incredible Janet Fischer, CEO of Live Music Now.

Join host Nina as she and Janet explore her fascinating journey as an operatic soprano, folk violinist, and the profound impact that meaningful music has in the work of Live Music Now.

Live Music Now creates inclusive, measurable social impact through music. Their work enhances quality of life, health and well-being, and promotes equity of opportunity by recognising the creative potential of every individual.

Janet’s extraordinary musical life is full of surprises, so why not take a little you time, and join us for a joyful conversation spanning from Bach to Nickelback!

Look out for a selection of Janet’s favourite songs in our end of season podcast in the New Year. Can’t wait til then? Check out our Music Helps Christmas Playlist on Spotify coming out next week!

We love hearing from our listeners, so why not tell us what music is meaningful to you, and why, and help us keep the music flowing…

Listen to this episode of Music Helps and catch up on earlier conversations right here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/35ajsx4z 

Learn more about Music Helps at www.musicalwalkabout.com/musichelps

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