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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 33 MIN

Music on the Inside founder Alina Bloomgarden, shares the non-profit organization she created

from How We Heal · host Kir Noel

Send us Fan MailInspired by Louis Armstrong’s life-changing experience of music education and mentorship when he was incarcerated as a young man, Music on the Inside (MOTI) was founded in 2016 by Alina Bloomgarden, the originating producer of Jazz at Lincoln Center, MOTI) connects youth and adults impacted by incarceration with professional musicians as teachers and mentors, bringing hope and healing through a shared love of music. In this inspiring interview, Alina Bloomgarden shares her journey of founding Music on the Inside, a nonprofit dedicated to using music as a tool for healing, connection, and rehabilitation for incarcerated individuals. Discover how music can transform lives, foster human connection, and create community through mentorship, performance, and advocacy.Music as a tool for healing and connectionImpact of incarceration on individuals and communitiesMentorship and community building through musicSupport the showKeep up with all new episodes and behind the scenes content of How We Heal with Kir Noel on social media!🪄 Instagram: noel.kir🪄 Tiktok: kirnoel

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Send us Fan Mail Inspired by Louis Armstrong’s life-changing experience of music education and mentorship when he was incarcerated as a young man, Music on the Inside (MOTI) was founded in 2016 by Alina Bloomgarden, the originating producer of Jazz at Lincoln Center, MOTI) connects youth and adults impacted by incarceration with professional musicians as teachers and mentors, bringing hope and healing through a shared love of music. In this inspiring interview, Alina Bloomgarden shares...

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