Humans are a musical species. ALL humans. But, many move through their music education without realizing it. We are putting the most vulnerable part of the brain in the hands of overworked people. And that is a problem. Emotionally Intelligent Music Instruction can be part of the solution.
This week’s guest dropped a concept that completely shifted how I view my rehearsals: when we make music, we are operating in the exact part of our brain that recognizes our deepest vulnerabilities. Specifically, we are cross wired with the part of us that notices our own nakedness. It’s intense, it’s raw, and it explains why singing can feel downright terrifying for our students. Joining me is the brilliant Allison Wilkinson to talk about why music is the ultimate “bravery workout,” as well as the most “AI-proof” subject in schools today. We discuss how navigating that musical discomfort builds literal neural pathways for resilience that serve kids in the boardroom and beyond. Whether you’re a teacher balancing hundreds of students a week or a parent wanting the best for your child’s cognitive health, you don’t want to miss this one. Let’s jump into the conversation.
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Allison Wilkinson is the author of Making Musicians and the Executive Director of the I Am Music Foundation. Each year, she teaches the tools of Applied Music Psychology through the I Am Academy to music educators from around the world, from Australia to Zimbabwe and everywhere in between. Find the book on GIA!
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