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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 46 MIN

51. Learning music through play

from Zeitgeist Radio · host Zeitgeist Academy

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.comMiniMelodies.comInstagram: LyricsandMelodiesStudioFacebook: Mini Melodies and Lyrics and Melodies StudioSign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radioZeitgeist 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-meZeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcriptsMusic 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!

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.comMiniMelodies.comInstagram: LyricsandMelodiesStudioFacebook: Mini Melodies and Lyrics and Melodies StudioSign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radioZeitgeist 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-meZeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcriptsMusic 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!

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