Two Moody Doctors

We're so excited to be back with you all!  Let's dive into season 4 together!You can reach us in multiple ways:-Email us: twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-Submit questions (anonymously, if desired): https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors-TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@twomoodydoctors -Instagram: https://instagram.com/twomoodydoctors If you enjoy the podcast, we hope you'll tell someone about it! 

Today's podcast was recorded live with members of our UA School of Music family!  We covered many topics.  In this podcast, we'll discuss if a music degree is worth pursuing.We are here to discuss all things related to musician wellness, life as a music major and music teacher, and ways to make our world a better place.We welcome your questions, topics, ideas, and anything else you wish us to discuss!  Topics can be serious, academic, deep, comical, awkward, or anything really!You can reach us in multiple ways:-Email us: twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-Submit questions (anonymously, if desired): https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors-TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@twomoodydoctors If you enjoy the podcast, we hope you'll tell someone about it! 

Today's podcast was recorded live with members of our UA School of Music family!  We covered many topics.  In this podcast, we'll discuss the following:1.  If we could go back in time and change something about our instrument, what would it be?2.  Pre-college and post-college advice (what would we tell ourselves)?3.  Favorite (or least favorite) ice cream flavor?We are here to discuss all things related to musician wellness, life as a music major and music teacher, and ways to make our world a better place.We welcome your questions, topics, ideas, and anything else you wish us to discuss!  Topics can be serious, academic, deep, comical, awkward, or anything really!You can reach us in multiple ways:-Email us: twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-Submit questions (anonymously, if desired): https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors-TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@twomoodydoctors If you enjoy the podcast, we hope you'll tell someone about it! 

Today's podcast was recorded live with members of our UA School of Music family!  We covered many topics.  In this podcast, we'll discuss two questions:1.  Would you rather fight 10 organs or 100 pianos?  (yep...)2. How do you handle having TONS of reading to accomplish and not enough time to accomplish it?We are here to discuss all things related to musician wellness, life as a music major and music teacher, and ways to make our world a better place.We welcome your questions, topics, ideas, and anything else you wish us to discuss!  Topics can be serious, academic, deep, comical, awkward, or anything really!You can reach us in multiple ways:-Email us: twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-Submit questions (anonymously, if desired): https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors-TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@twomoodydoctors If you enjoy the podcast, we hope you'll tell someone about it! 

Today's podcast was recorded live with members of our UA School of Music family!  We covered many topics.  In this podcast, we'll discuss ways to handle busyness (especially with those we see around us) and the best (worst?) dad jokes off the top of our head...We are here to discuss all things related to musician wellness, life as a music major and music teacher, and ways to make our world a better place. We welcome your questions, topics, ideas, and anything else you wish us to discuss!  Topics can be serious, academic, deep, comical, awkward, or anything really!You can reach us in multiple ways:-Email us: twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-Submit questions (anonymously, if desired): https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors-TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@twomoodydoctors If you enjoy the podcast, we hope you'll tell someone about it! 

This episode is a bit more specific to our University of Alabama School of Music students (but it can still be useful to everyone)!  Who might you need to know in the School of Music to make life a better place?  Let's chat about it.We are here to discuss all things related to musician wellness, life as a music major and music teacher, and ways to make our world a better place.  We welcome your questions, topics, ideas, and anything else you wish us to discuss!  Topics can be serious, academic, deep, comical, awkward, or anything really!You can reach us in multiple ways:-Email us: twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-Submit questions (anonymously, if desired): https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors-TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@twomoodydoctors If you enjoy the podcast, we hope you'll tell someone about it! 

Welcome to SEASON 3, part 2 of Two Moody Doctors!  We're so excited to bring a new season to you.  Who is "we"?  Dr. Amir Zaheri and Dr. Kevin Woosley, two music doctors from the University of Alabama School of Music!  And in this episode, you'll get a little more of an insight into the...unique...people presenting this podcast!We are here to discuss all things related to musician wellness, life as a music major and music teacher, and ways to make our world a better place.  We welcome your questions, topics, ideas, and anything else you wish us to discuss!  Topics can be serious, academic, deep, comical, awkward, or anything really!You can reach us in multiple ways:-Email us: twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-Submit questions (anonymously, if desired): https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors-TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@twomoodydoctors If you enjoy the podcast, we hope you'll tell someone about it! 

Welcome to SEASON 3 of Two Moody Doctors!  We're so excited to bring a new season to you.  Who is "we"?  Dr. Amir Zaheri and Dr. Kevin Woosley, two music doctors from the University of Alabama School of Music!We are here to discuss all things related to musician wellness, life as a music major and music teacher, and ways to make our world a better place.  We welcome your questions, topics, ideas, and anything else you wish us to discuss!  Topics can be serious, academic, deep, comical, awkward, or anything really!You can reach us in multiple ways:-Email us: twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-Submit questions (anonymously, if desired): https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors -TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@twomoodydoctors If you enjoy the podcast, we hope you'll tell someone about it! 

Awards, musicals, and dad jokes on stage.Yep.Submit ideas and questions here (we LOVE hearing from you):Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  (anonymous submission available)Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.) 

Is Mozart better than Beethoven?  Rachmaninoff...is he amazing or, meh?  Let's chat composer hot takes.Submit ideas and questions here (we LOVE hearing from you):Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  (anonymous submission available)Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.)

How does one manage having a family and being a musician?  Is it the same for each person?  If I am not doing what others in my field are doing, does that mean I have failed?  What exactly does family look like?  Let's dive in!Submit ideas and questions here (we LOVE hearing from you):Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  (anonymous submission available)Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.)

How do you hold your coffee mug?  Is it good?  Or it is chaotic evil?Be sure to reference this picture during today's podcast: https://www.reddit.com/r/AlignmentCharts/comments/ktfycl/an_alignment_chart_for_holding_a_mug/Many thanks to Alanna for the awesome submission!Submit ideas and questions here (we LOVE hearing from you):Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  (anonymous submission available)Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.)

7 dad jokes submitted.  7 moments of pure epicness.Brace yourself.Submit ideas and questions here (we LOVE hearing from you):Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  (anonymous submission available)Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.)

Is grad school worth it?  How about pursuing a DMA?  Is it worth it if I'm not planning to teach at a university?  Let's chat about it!Submit ideas and questions here (we LOVE hearing from you):Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  (anonymous submission available)Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.)Roll tide.

Part 2!  Is academia teaching students to embrace unhealthy lifestyles?  Is the world of learning primarily filled with toxic environments?  Is there hope for change?Let's chat about it!Submit ideas and questions here (we LOVE hearing from you):Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  (anonymous submission available)Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.)You're amazing.

Is academia teaching students to embrace unhealthy lifestyles?  Is the world of learning primarily filled with toxic environments?  Is there hope for change?Let's chat about these topics in this two-part podcast!Submit ideas and questions here (we LOVE hearing from you):Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  (anonymous submission available)Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.)

You are loved.Submit ideas and questions here:Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  (anonymous submission available)Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.)

Dad jokes.Due date: The Ides of MarchSubmit:twomoodydoctors@gmail.comhttps://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctorsComment on our TikTok postEpic prizes await...

Is it insightful or terrifying?  You decide.Submit ideas, topics, and questions here:Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  (anonymous submission available)Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.)Roll tide.

We have a guest on our show today!  For this (and the next) episode, Dr. Woosley's amazing mother joins us for an insight into all types of things in life (including which tootsie roll is best).Let's dive in!Submit ideas, topics, and questions here:Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  (anonymous submission available)Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.)Go eat a tootise roll.

How does one stay motivated when it comes to both music and life beyond music?  An excellent question (thank you for submitting it).  Let's chat about it.  If you have follow-up ideas on this topic, we would love to hear them!Submit ideas, topics, and questions here:Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  (anonymous submission available)Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.)Keep being awesome.  You're very good at it.

Can you make a dad joke?  Have a favorite?  Come up with your best submission or two...a grand prize is on the line!Must submit by the Ides of March!Where can you submit your dad joke (or any other topics or question for us to discuss)?Website: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.comTikTok: twomoodydoctorsOr any other way you can get info to us (post it notes, letters, singing telegrams, etc.)Keep being awesome.  You're very good at it.

Welcome to the second episode of Season 2 of Two Moody Doctors!  This is the second of our  two episodes where we recorded live within our Life Wellness class at The University of Alabama School of Music!Lots of--random--topics covered in today's podcast.  Best wishes!If you wish to submit a topic, question, or idea (even anonymously, if desired), you may do so at https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  You may also email us at twomoodydoctors@gmail.com Keep being amazing!

Welcome to Season 2 of Two Moody Doctors!  We're so excited to continue this adventure with you all.  For the launch of season 2, our first two episodes were recorded live within our Life Wellness class at The University of Alabama School of Music!The topic of this recording?  College struggle meals.  So buckle up--this is a wild ride!If you wish to submit a topic, question, or idea (even anonymously, if desired), you may do so at https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors  You may also email us at twomoodydoctors@gmail.com Keep being amazing!

What do faculty do during breaks?  Travel?  Video games?  Or do they not take a break and simply live in the School of Music?During today's podcast, Dr. Zaheri and Dr. Woosley had a surprise visit from a dear friend:  one of their former graduate school professors who helped shape them into the teachers and people they are today.On TikTok?  Be sure to give us a follow (@twomoodydoctors)!Email us (we love to hear from you):  twomoodydoctors@gmail.com Have a question or topic you wish to submit anonymously?  You can use the form at this page: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors   Submit as much as you wish!

Should Dr. Zaheri join the Met?  Should Anna L be a guest on the show?  Should dad jokes be taught in college?All this and more in today's podcast!On TikTok?  Be sure to give us a follow (@twomoodydoctors)!Email us (we love to hear from you):  twomoodydoctors@gmail.com Have a question or topic you wish to submit anonymously?  You can use the form at this page: https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors   Submit as much as you wish!

"Non-music jobs for music majors."  We took this submitted phrase and ran a few directions with it.  Jobs in college, jobs after college, necessity (or not) of staying within the topic of your degree, etc.We hope you find this information helpful. Let us know!-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors

Which would come first:  death or being fired?  Let's discuss (no, retirement is set to the side for this discussion).  And what if the School of Music had tube slides...?Write to us!  We love hearing from you and love receiving questions and topics from you:-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors...Roll tide...

The topic?  Horoscopes for those in the music department.  The challenge?  We only get three words.Come listen to what happened.  You might be surprised.  Or inspired.  Or bothered.  Or filled with an idea to leave mayonnaise outside our door (please don't).What three-word horoscope would you leave for us?  Let us know!-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors(remember, you can submit topics, questions, and ideas, too--even anonymously if you wish!)

Finding the perfect concert black?  Yes, yes you can.We also think you should write to us and say hello!-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors

If Two Moody Doctors were a movie, who would be the stars of the show?What do you think?-twomoodydoctors@gmail.comhttps://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors

Am I good enough to be in a School of Music?  I don't feel like I'm as good as others in my field.   Is there hope or should I drop music?Let's chat about it.Write to us!-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors

In a workplace, school place, or, well, anywhere, how should one work through issues of mislabeled pronouns?  Join us as we discuss this important topic!And as always, we love hearing from you!  Be sure to write to us with comments, ideas, questions, or topics you would like us to cover.-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors

Does rock, rap, country, pop, and other modern music have a place in academia?  Let's chat about it. Write to us any time (and feel free to request future topics).  We love hearing from you!-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors

If Dr. Z and Dr. W did not work in academia, what might they do?  Tour?  Make coffee?  Work at a mayo/doughnut shop?We love hearing from you! Write to us any time (and feel free to request future topics).-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors#nutsandbolts

Is a hot dog a sandwich?  Dr. Z and harp?  Will Dr. W fix the flooding bathroom? Dive into today's unique podcast of Two Moody Doctors....if you so dare.So, is a hot dog a sandwich?  What do you think?  We love hearing from you!  Write to us any time (and feel free to request future topics).-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors

Are musicians doomed to poverty?  Well, let's talk about it.You have so much great wisdom!  We would love to hear it and share it.  Write to us any time (and feel free to request future topics).-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctorsYou are never alone.

How old did you think Dr. Woosley was before hearing this episode?  Epic dad joke gifts, memory slips, Ned Rorem fans....these all await in today's episode.  Did Dr. W use the term "stan"?  Yes, yes he did.  But in terms of cool lingo, can we bring back "groovy"?You have so much great wisdom!  We would love to hear it and share it.  Write to us any time (and feel free to request future topics).-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctorsSee ya real soon folks!

What to do when a professor seems to believe their class is more important than other classes?  Let's talk about it.There might be a dad joke in there somewhere...You have so much great wisdom!  We would love to hear it and share it.  Write to us any time (and feel free to request future topics).-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctorsSee ya real soon!

How does one deal with disappointment in the workplace?  Especially for music teachers, how do you emotionally handle someone treating your suject (music) as "less than"?  How about when funding is lacking?Let's talk about these things.You have so much great wisdom!  We would love to hear it and share it.  Write to us any time (and feel free to request future topics).-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctorsYou've got this.

To Dr. Z....Well, you just need to listen to this one.As always, we love hearing from you!  Leave us a note, ask a question, or recommend a topic:-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctorsDon't forget to wash your face

What to consider when pursuing tertiary/higher education beyond an undergraduate degree?   Let's talk about a few items to consider when looking into grad schools.As always, we love hearing from you!  Leave us a note, ask a question, or recommend a topic:-twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors

Communion coffee, squirrels, and fun tales from the classroom.  Never a dull moment with TMD!The fun doesn't stop here.  We would love to hear your insights, thoughts, and questions!twomoodydoctors@gmail.comwww.kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors

Join Two Moody Doctors today as Dr. Zaheri and Dr. Woosley recount some uniquely unpleasant stories from their first jobs while also chatting about the best time of day for practicing music.  Who knew that goldfish, donuts, and mornings had so much in common!We love hearing from you!  twomoodydoctors@gmail.comhttps://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors

A spartan race, tattoos, skydiving, and musicals.  Toss in a splash of coffee, choreography, and a well-ironed shirt.  What do these have in common?  Everything.And what about your ideas for a tattoo....?The discussion doesn't stop here.  We would love to hear your insights, thoughts, and questions!twomoodydoctors@gmail.comwww.kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctorsA whole table of americanos... 

College is a time of personal growth and change.  During that time, relationships--particularly romantic ones--can flourish.  But they can also fade.  How can one work through the ending of a romantic relationship, especially when, due to life circumstances, both people must be near each other frequently (e.g., you're in the same music department).Join Dr. Zaheri and Dr. Woosley as they discuss ideas from their own journeys in college and observations from their perspectives as university music professors.This discussion doesn't stop here.  We would love to hear your insight and thoughts on the topic!twomoodydoctors@gmail.comwww.kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctorsYou are never alone.  

It's vital that music students (and teachers) remember the art of "play" in their life.  Music can, and should, be fun.  This podcast demonstrates that in a way that even we did not see coming.  How so?  You'll have to give it a listen to find out.  But there is a competition.   With awesome swag as a prize.  Don't miss out.Please keep sending us your topics, thoughts, and ideas!Twomoodydoctors@gmail.comhttps://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctors Are pizza rolls mini hot pockets?

Perhaps we should provide three-word horoscopes for people?  Dr. Woosley knows nothing of horoscopes so this could be...interesting.Just stay home.  Read a book.  Make your bed.  Give unsolicited feedback.What do you think?-Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-Web (including anonymous submission): https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctorsCapricorn:  you meant well.

Do you have any pre-performance rituals or routines?  Let's talk about it!  It might involve food, coffee, visualization, or Donkey Kong.Write to us!-Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-Web (including anonymous submission): https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctorsYou're amazing just as you are.  Keep it up.

Cool technology, our thoughts on country music, and how some days off don't work as well as we wish they did.  Join us for  this diverse discussion!What questions do you have?  Is there a topic you want to hear us discuss?  We would love to hear from you and hear your thoughts and ideas!-Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-Web (including anonymous submission): https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctorsChix Stix.

Whether at our Granny's house, Circuit City, or elsewhere, our music-journey began somewhere.  Today, Dr. Zaheri and Dr. Woosley give a brief glimpse into how their own musical life began and what were the early steps that lead them to being the musicians they are today.We hope you will subscribe to our Podcast,  follow us on TikTok (twomoodydoctors), and share with your friends!  Reach out to us with your thoughts, ideas, questions, and/or topics!-Email: twomoodydoctors@gmail.com-Web (including anonymous submission): https://kevinwoosley.com/two-moody-doctorsMusic is incredible.  It's never too late to start learning.