I got married this last week and didn’t have the time to put a full episode together for you. However, I didn’t want to leave you hanging!

I thought I’d take this week to share my story. What’s my musical background, and what is this whole Zeitgeist thing anyway?

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Takenya Freeney Battle is a musician and educator based in Texas. In this episode we discuss becoming an army reservist while teaching elementary school music, how describing a sandwich is giving a 7th grade girl her glow up, the advantage a Black Baptist upbringing gave when studying classical music, and her incredible program using singing techniques to help people speak better onstage and in life!

Listen to Takenya's VIP Voice Podcast, where she uses her expertise as a classically trained vocalist and pianist to lead speakers, entrepreneurs, and professional executives to tap into the power of your voice so you captivate your audience, draw dream clients, and confidently command any stage with impact and presence that's unforgettable.
Get started with her free Slay the Mic webinar here.

A transcript for this episode is available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts

Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Billy Gerhardt is the owner of Sauce Pot Studio in San Luis Obispo, CA. In this episode we discuss stories from the studio, what you need to make a music video, being hit up by Disney, the secret word "talent," working with Lin Manuel Miranda, is the 10,000 hours true?, confidence, pivoting, rejection, learning from your failures, and what happens when you practice EVERY DAY.

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Instagram @saucepotstudios

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChT1K0WDUUqf-Ruq-n1Q36g

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Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Larissa a.k.a. Zaara is a belly dance performer and teacher based out of Atascadero, California. In this episode we discuss belly dance performances, different types of Renn Faires, balancing things on your head, drum rhythms and dance, and the vibrant cultural history of belly dance! Plus Larissa shares some of her stories from being a Renn Faire performer and the shenanigans that happen after the Faire closes for the night!

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Sing with confidence! Take my FREE mini-course on the 4 key essentials to loving your voice: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio

A transcript for this episode is available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts

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Lindsey Dono is a contra dancer and caller based in Washington. In this episode we try to define contra dance, explore the process of creating an evening experience for hundreds of dancers, and how her philosophy of "I was terrified... and then I did it anyway" has led her to call some of the largest dances and festivals in the country.

Sing with confidence! Take my FREE mini-course on the 4 key essentials to loving your voice: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio

A transcript for this episode is available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts

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Beth is a writer living in Portland, Oregon. In this episode we discuss how the music of the Muppets is deeper than you would think, how looking for a simple set of lyrics led to an unexpected journey, finding comfort in music during a difficult time in life, and the nuance behind the songs of the world's most beloved puppets.

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A transcript for this episode is available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts

Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Alexis Baker is a Music Therapist and Founder and Owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy. In this episode we discuss the 4 elements of music therapy, the settings you might use music therapy, how covid affected the senior care industry and Alexis' masterful pivot, the beauty of video, when music therapy might be good for you, and surprising uses of the macarena!

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Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridgetownmusictherapy/⁠   

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/bridgetownmusictherapy⁠   

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bridgetownmt

Alexis's blog: ⁠https://www.bridgetownmt.com/blog

https://www.bridgetownmt.com/blog/7-ways-to-use-music-at-home-with-your-aging-loved-one
https://www.bridgetownmt.com/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-singing-for-older-adults

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Sing with confidence! Take my FREE mini-course on the 4 key essentials to loving your voice: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio

A transcript for this episode is available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts

Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Brooke Trumm is a composer and drummer out of New York City. In this episode we discuss behind-the-scenes roles in musical theater, orchestrating a musical, the power of collaboration, and how to stay motivated during the hustle!

Follow Brooke:

Instagram @trummmusic

Soundcloud is TrummMusic

A transcript for this episode is available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts

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Ed Kopp is a songwriter, teacher, and performer based in Silverton, Oregon.

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https://www.facebook.com/edkoppmusic

http://www.edkoppmusic.com

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Want to take the next step in your musical journey? Take my mini course to find out if you have a “good” voice: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio

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Milo is a cellist currently working on his Master's degree in Cello Performance in Salt Lake City. In this episode we discuss musical plateaus, the erasure of women in the history of classical music, underrepresented composers, and the mind games and personal growth that arise from learning music. We also review pre-concert self care and mental strategies for performance anxiety. 

Follow Milo on Instagram @bachpaperscissorslizardspock

Want to take the next step in your musical journey? Take my mini course to find out if you have a “good” voice: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio

A transcript for this episode is available here: http://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts

Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!