Your Brain On Music

DENNY SAROKIN has written for, recorded and toured with Every Mother's Son, Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band, Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, and other Hit Artists. He's written and recorded 100's of songs for T.V. and Film, as well as being a touring solo artist, playing concerts, clubs, churches, and house parties. His songs feature Up-lifting Lyrics and Melodies that feel like Old Friends! With the help of a harmony pedal, Denny also plays full sounding cover versions of Classic Acoustic Songs. In this second of two episodes with Denny, we go through our lighting round of questions to understand the songs and genres that resonate with him. . https://dennysarokin.com/ Connie Tomaino offers practical tips for you to use music in your everyday life for health and wellness. https://imnf.org/ We thank listener James Skarnikat of Jimmy's Old Time Radio Show for sharing song that resonates with him. https://www.facebook.com/jimmysoldtimeradioshow Thanks to Jim Nantz for our introduction and to Ariel Sol for the original music. https://www.arielsol.com/ #activitiesforelderlyathome #anxietyreducingmusic #memorycareactivities #caregiverrespite #activitiesforseniorswithdementia #caregiverresources #dementiaactivities #musicandmemory #caregiversupport #senioractivities #activitiesforseniors

Greg Whitt of Drums for Change is an award-winning teaching artist using music to share old world ideas about happiness, relationships, and wellness. He leads interactive learning programs to creatively connect people in ways that are joyful, engaging, and good for you. When you join in, you'll feel more vibrant, more relaxed, and more connected to others and to the world around you. With a graduate certificate in Transformative Leadership from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, his programs are actually applied philosophy about how we can live, work, and play well together in community; only they're cleverly disguised as music, and they're delivered as interactive and engaging fun. These programs highlight old world values that serve as positive examples for healthy, happy, and productive lifestyles for modern society. As a facilitator he works to strengthen connections to these timeless principles. As an educator, he teaches how we can do this in partnership with the ancient wisdom traditions of the world. Greg's happy place is near the sea, surrounded by great music, his sweetheart Annelies nearby, and a tasty beverage in hand. https://www.drumforchange.com/video

“Singer at Large” Johnny J. Blair has been playing music professionally since the 1980s, having toured internationally, released many recordings, and worked with major artists. However, over the years, one of his joys is to perform for the residents in assisted living homes. “I've played the Royal Albert Hall, Disney, Las Vegas, cruise ships, temples in India, and little places all over the world, but there's something special about playing for our ‘seasoned citizens.'” Johnny's set includes familiar songs from The Great American Songbook (Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, Hank Williams, folk songs), Elvis Presley, “The Rat Pack” (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin), movies (Sound of Music, Mary Poppins), “cowboy songs” (Gene Autry, Sons of the Pioneers), and much more.  https://johnnyjblairmusic.com Connie Tomaino offers practical tips for you to use music in your everyday life for health and wellness. https://imnf.org/ We thank listener Denny Sarokin for sharing his thoughts on a song that has impacted his life. https://dennysarokin.com Thanks to Jim Nantz for our introduction and to Ariel Sol for the original music. https://www.arielsol.com/ #activitiesforelderlyathome #anxietyreducingmusic #memorycareactivities #caregiverrespite #activitiesforseniorswithdementia #caregiverresources #dementiaactivities #musicandmemory #caregiversupport #senioractivities #activitiesforseniors

DENNY SAROKIN has written for, recorded and toured with Every Mother's Son, Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band, Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, and other Hit Artists. He's written and recorded 100's of songs for T.V. and Film, as well as being a touring solo artist, playing concerts, clubs, churches, and house parties. His songs feature Up-lifting Lyrics and Melodies that feel like Old Friends! With the help of a harmony pedal, Denny also plays full sounding cover versions of Classic Acoustic Songs. In this first of two episodes with Denny, we explore his songwriting technique, which he teaches to professionals in Nashville and beyond. If you are a songwriter or wanted to explore how to start writing songs, this is your episode. https://dennysarokin.com/ Connie Tomaino offers practical tips for you to use music in your everyday life for health and wellness. https://imnf.org/ We thank listener Johnny Blair for sharing his thoughts on a song that has impacted his life. http://johnnyjblairmusic.com Thanks to Jim Nantz for our introduction and to Ariel Sol for the original music. https://www.arielsol.com/ #activitiesforelderlyathome #anxietyreducingmusic #memorycareactivities #caregiverrespite #activitiesforseniorswithdementia #caregiverresources #dementiaactivities #musicandmemory #caregiversupport #senioractivities #activitiesforseniors

Judd Sunshine plays piano and sings and has been entertaining audiences of all ages for over 30 years.  He entertaines 12-15 times a month at retirement communities, assisted living centers, and skilled nursing facilities throughout New York State for over a decade. He entertains with a combination of well-known musical pieces (singalongs), audience participation, and humor.  In this episode of Your Brain on Music, we take a look at Judd's career, the influence his father had on it, iconic songs that resonate with him, and put him through our lighting round of questions designed to help people curate their own playlist. https://www.facebook.com/judd.sunshine Connie Tomaino offers practical tips for you to use music in your everyday life for health and wellness. https://imnf.org/ We thank listener Greg Whitt for sharing his thoughts on a song that has impacted his life. https://www.drumforchange.com/video Thanks to Jim Nantz for our introduction and to Ariel Sol for the original music. https://www.arielsol.com/ #activitiesforelderlyathome #anxietyreducingmusic #memorycareactivities #caregiverrespite #activitiesforseniorswithdementia #caregiverresources #dementiaactivities #musicandmemory #caregiversupport #senioractivities #activitiesforseniors Connie Tomaino offers practical tips for you to use music in your everyday life for health and wellness. https://imnf.org/ We thank listener James Skarnikat for sharing his thoughts on a song that has impacted his life. https://www.facebook.com/jimmysoldtimeradioshow/ Thanks to Jim Nantz for our introduction and to Ariel Sol for the original music. https://www.arielsol.com/ #activitiesforelderlyathome #anxietyreducingmusic #memorycareactivities #caregiverrespite #activitiesforseniorswithdementia #caregiverresources #dementiaactivities #musicandmemory #caregiversupport #senioractivities #activitiesforseniors

Nick DeMatteo is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music producer and sound editor. His band  REC has released over a dozen albums, and he's written and produced music for several films and shows. https://www.nickdematteo.com/ Connie Tomaino offers practical tips for you to use music in your everyday life for health and wellness. https://imnf.org/ We thank listener James Skarnikat for sharing his thoughts on a song that has impacted his life. https://www.facebook.com/jimmysoldtimeradioshow/ Thanks to Jim Nantz for our introduction and to Ariel Sol for the original music. https://www.arielsol.com/ #activitiesforelderlyathome #anxietyreducingmusic #memorycareactivities #caregiverrespite #activitiesforseniorswithdementia #caregiverresources #dementiaactivities #musicandmemory #caregiversupport #senioractivities #activitiesforseniors

In this episode, we provide an overview of what the podcast will cover, what you can expect and how you can participate. In Episode 2, we will take our first deep dive into Hotel California. So do your homework and watch it here - https://youtu.be/09839DpTctU?si=nJvGqRdh1_5ODi8a Have songs that have impacted you profoundly? Tell us your thoughts by leaving a message at: 704-727-6026