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When Technique Becomes Painful: Revolutionizing Music Education with Kenneth Thompson


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In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn Copeland speaks with Kenneth Thompson, founder of the Musical Arts Center of San Antonio. They discuss the importance of safety and belonging in cultivating creativity and authenticity in the performing arts. Kenneth shares his journey through music education, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to technical development and the modernization of traditional music education practices. They explore the impact of passion on performance, the challenges of injury, and the necessity of change in teaching methods to better serve students in today's world.

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The intro and exit music is Dark Matter by Carlos Velez, recorded by Tosca Duo on their CD Dimensions.
A link to Carlos’s music is available at
https://composercarlosvelez.wixsite.com/carlosvelezmusic/about-me.

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The Becoming mBODYed PodcastBy Shawn L. Copeland