Your Brain On Music

Anthony Cirillo
  • 5.0 (4)
  • MUSIC INTERVIEWS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
Your Brain On Music

A Weekly Podcast that Asks the Question - What Happens in Your Brain When You Listen to Music? We dive into one song every week and dissect it from a layman's point of view and a scientist's. Celebrity guests will talk about music and meaning in their lives. Institute for Music and Neurological Function co-founder Connie Tomaino, will offer practical music therapy tips that caregivers and older adults can utilize for overall wellness. Then viewers weigh in with stories of songs that have meaning for them and why!

Episodes

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Your Brain on Music - Songwriting in 3D with Denny Sarokin

    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

    48 min

  2. OCT 1

    S1:E3 Your Brain on Music - Featuring Artist Judd Sunshine

    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

    34 min

  3. SEP 4

    S1:E2 Your Brain on Music - Featuring Artist Nick DeMatteo

    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

    41 min

  4. MAY 20

    An Introduction to Your Brain on Music

    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

    3 min
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

A Weekly Podcast that Asks the Question - What Happens in Your Brain When You Listen to Music? We dive into one song every week and dissect it from a layman's point of view and a scientist's. Celebrity guests will talk about music and meaning in their lives. Institute for Music and Neurological Function co-founder Connie Tomaino, will offer practical music therapy tips that caregivers and older adults can utilize for overall wellness. Then viewers weigh in with stories of songs that have meaning for them and why!

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  • Creator
    Anthony Cirillo
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Whole Care Network
  • Show Website
    Your Brain On Music

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