Note to Self

In this episode, Abinayaa and Haritha speak with Ms. Sangam about her experiences with music from a young age and meditation later in life. She details the connection between them, as well as the healing benefits of each and how they have impacted her mindset on life. Learn more about SKY Breath Meditation at https://event.us.artofliving.org/us-en/online-course-2/.

In the first episode of Note to Self from the 2021-22 school year, Haritha interviews Kavin Goyal, a student musician, about his experiences composing music. Kavin, who goes by wlk on YouTube, speaks about how he combines activism with music and is inspired by the people around him. Listen to the rest of wlk's song “2 live & lie.” ft. Kale at https://youtu.be/MN2oBmqdPrQ.

Maithili and Abinayaa speak about music and how it can be beneficial to stress relief. They also discuss their personal experiences surrounding music and how it can affect their emotions.

Haritha and Manasa interview Titia Martin-Nagel, MT-BC, from Maya's Music Therapy Fund, about her experiences with music therapy. Ms. Martin-Nagel speaks about her unique approaches to music therapy with different patients, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and her hopes for music therapy in the future. Check out Maya's Music Therapy Fund at http://www.mayasmusic.org/ !

In this episode, Saachi and Manasa discuss their experiences as music students and now, music teachers. They talk through the pros and cons of music competitions and tests, as well as the benefits of teaching music.

Saachi and Haritha interview Ms. Fonny Chandra, piano teacher and co-founder of the Anna Poklewski Academy of Music about the joys of learning music and her experience as a child prodigy. If you're interested, join the choir mentioned at the end of the episode at tinyurl.com/apamchoir !

In this segment, Cassandra and Maithili continue their interview with Jung-Ho Pak, a world famous conductor and artistic director of Fremont Symphony Orcestra. Mr. Pak shares more about his role as an artistic director and his favorite parts of conducting. Please also check out the Fremont Symphony Orchestra and the captivating music they make with Mr. Pak.

In this episode, Cassandra and Maithili interview Jung-Ho Pak, a world famous conductor and artistic director of Fremont Symphony Orcestra. Mr. Pak shares his journey as an artistic director and the effects music has had on him, his fellow musicians, and his audience. Please also check out the Fremont Symphony Orchestra and the captivating music they make with Mr. Pak.

Abinayaa and Maithili continue their interview with Ranjani Sukumaran, MT-BC and undergo a live music therapy intervention that you, the listener, can follow along with! We also hear about Ranjani's personal musical journey. If you would like to receive a music therapy session or initial assessment, feel free to go to hwmtherapy.com or email her at hwmtherapy@gmail.com. Please also check out her YouTube channel: Ranjani Music Therapy.

In this episode, Abinayaa and Maithili interview Ranjani Sukumaran, a board-certified music therapist, to find out what exactly music therapy is, and her experience with it. Ranjani also talks about cultural awareness and even sings a snippet of a non-Western song! Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode, set to release on Friday, 10/30/20. If you would like to receive a music therapy session or initial assessment from Ranjani, feel free to go to hwmtherapy.com or email her at hwmtherapy@gmail.com. Please also check out her YouTube channel: Ranjani Music Therapy.