48. Contra Dance Music

52. Le Grand Bal de l’Europe

What's the farthest you've been willing to go to try something new?  William Watson loaded up his bicycle and flew halfway across the world, to a country where he doesn't speak the language, to stay in a stranger's backyard for two weeks for an absolutely one of a kind dance event where he didn’t know anybody.   William’s info site on Bal Folk: https://www.quiteapair.us/balfolk/ [https://www.quiteapair.us/balfolk/] And his site on Le Grand Bal: http://www.quiteapair.us/balfolk/grandbal.html [http://www.quiteapair.us/balfolk/grandbal.html] Support this work: My podcast, newsletter, and archives are all available to anyone, for free. However, the platforms and systems do cost me money, along with the time I spend (it's all me, I don't have a team). This is a labor of love and I greatly appreciate any support! https://zeitgeist-academy.kit.com/products/support-me [https://zeitgeist-academy.kit.com/products/support-me] Sign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio [http://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio] Zeitgeist Radio is on Facebook and Instagram @zeitgeistacademy.  Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts [https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts] Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Captions and transcripts generated by Descript. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

51. Learning music through play

Have you played this week? I don’t mean your instrument. I mean, have you engaged your brain and body in something make believe that maybe feels a little silly? Danielle McNamera is a music educator who believes the play involved in teaching kids music… is just as important for adults. Follow Danielle: LyricsandMelodiesStudio.com MiniMelodies.com Instagram: LyricsandMelodiesStudio Facebook: Mini Melodies and Lyrics and Melodies Studio Sign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio [http://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio] Zeitgeist Radio is on Facebook and Instagram @zeitgeistacademy.  Support this work: My podcast, newsletter, and archives are all available to anyone, for free. However, the platforms and systems do cost me money, along with the time I spend (it's all me, I don't have a team). This is a labor of love and I greatly appreciate any support! https://zeitgeist-academy.kit.com/products/support-me [https://zeitgeist-academy.kit.com/products/support-me] Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts [https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts] Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Captions and transcripts generated by Descript. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

50. Music, mindfulness, and gentle wisdom

Finding joy is a challenge attempted by philosophers, religious gurus, and even chemists. Dr Michael McGee is a psychiatrist, author, and jazz pianist whose performances blend music and mindfulness. In his work, simple pleasures…are existentially important. Watch Dr Mike’s performance: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r0e9k8edxjga6al3b39fe/NAMI.mp4?rlkey=77ntaamj5kdjjh3w6mwad7kag&dl=0 [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r0e9k8edxjga6al3b39fe/NAMI.mp4?rlkey=77ntaamj5kdjjh3w6mwad7kag&dl=0] Visit his website: www.drmichaelmcgee.com [http://www.drmichaelmcgee.com/] Sign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio [http://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio] Zeitgeist Radio is on Facebook and Instagram @zeitgeistacademy.  Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts [https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts] Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Captions and transcripts generated by Descript. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

49. Poetry and healing through songwriting

Music is a tool that helps a lot of people get through tough stuff. Addiction, depression, body image issues, trauma… Bri is a singer-songwriter who doesn’t shy away from complex emotions and experiences.  Follow Bri:  SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/6A3qt0TX7AD6OsOnI9 [https://on.soundcloud.com/6A3qt0TX7AD6OsOnI9] YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCsMWIMdgsoY4W2r7t9Y5fFg [https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCsMWIMdgsoY4W2r7t9Y5fFg] Listen to the songs she has published as of our interview: June - Bri Revé - June (Official Audio) [https://youtu.be/xXfRQhHPy6Q] Mirror - https://youtu.be/3KeR06gs8oE [https://youtu.be/3KeR06gs8oE]  Previous episodes mentioned in the episode: Contra Dance Calling with Lindsey Dono:https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio/episode/3807972b/11-contra-dance-calling Music Therapy and Mental Health: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio/episode/299a68f7/31-music-therapy-and-mental-health [https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio/episode/299a68f7/31-music-therapy-and-mental-health] Sign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio [http://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio] Zeitgeist Radio is on Facebook and Instagram @zeitgeistacademy.  Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts [https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts] Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Captions and transcripts generated by Descript. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

48. Contra Dance Music

Contra dancing is an American folk dance that is laughably hard to describe… or is it? Jeffrey Spero is a contra dance musician, caller, and choreographer. We talk about the varied music of contra dance, what makes a great dance band, and everything that happens behind-the-scenes to make a wonderful dance evening (hint: there’s more improv than you might think!). Follow Jeffrey: www.jeffreyspero.com [http://www.jeffreyspero.com/] www.syncopaths.com [http://www.syncopaths.com/] You can listen to the episode on Contra Dance Calling with Lindsey Dono here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio/episode/3807972b/11-contra-dance-calling [https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio/episode/3807972b/11-contra-dance-calling]  Sign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio [http://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio] Zeitgeist Radio is on Facebook and Instagram @zeitgeistacademy.  Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts [https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts] Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Transcripts generated by Descript. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!