Music & Mindset

Music & Mindset Ep. 10: Creating "Bad" Art


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"Mistakes are necessary, stumbles are normal," Julia Cameron tells us in The Artist's Way. Whether you are a performing artist or someone who enjoys the idea of creative play, this episode is for anyone willing to try new things outside of their speciality in a non-judgmental way! Check out Danielle's top 4 tips for getting starting, and hear how Gala gets un-stuck when composing starts to seem like doomsday.



Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):
"Wandering Thoughts" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez
"Leila's Song" for fixed media by Gala Flagello
"Dreams & Realities" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez


While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!

EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ "Make Bad Art, Too": https://austinkleon.com/2020/04/15/make-bad-art-too/
♦ "Why You Shouldn't Stop Making Bad Art": https://themeaningmovement.com/bad-art/
♦ "How to Be OK With Making Mistakes": https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/divorce-course/202005/how-be-ok-making-mistakes

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900
♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email [email protected]
♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities
♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager
♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being
♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness
♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app
♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at [email protected]
♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19
♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.dgonzalezpercussion.com
♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home
♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/
♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf

GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:
♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan
♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon
♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa
♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler

FIND US ONLINE:
Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com
Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

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Music & MindsetBy Gala Flagello & Danielle Gonzalez