In this special episode designed for parents (though PG for kids), Andrew & Polly discuss GRAMMY nominee Jon Samson’s music therapy practice, the therapeutic benefits of musical improvisation, and how we as parents can approach creating a supportive mental health environment for our kids.
“Ageless: Songs for the Child Archetype” is nominated for Best Children’s Album in the 62nd GRAMMY Awards. Thanks to Jon for sharing his intricately crafted and emotive music with us. You can find more about his music therapy practice and more of his music at cocreativemusic.com or on his YouTube channel - share music, support musicians!
This interview and exploration of the work #behindthealbum is one of five Ear Snacks mini-episodes featuring each of the 5 Grammy-nominated artists for Best Children’s Album in the 62nd Grammy Awards.
The 4 other Grammy-nominated children’s albums are
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We hope this episode finds you and your family well in the new year. We’ll be putting a call out for new ways your kids can be on the last couple Clocks episodes, wax poetic on something they’re into, and help us figure out what the future of Ear Snacks could look like. If you haven’t yet, connect with us so we can keep you in the loop!
