On a Positive Note

Sav Buist and Katie Larson were shy high school students when a music education presentation brought them together — and changed their future. Ten years later, they front a trio called The Accidentals and have earned glowing album reviews while packing venues with their live shows. But because they’ve never forgotten how that high school presentation changed their lives, they also host and lead workshops across the country to inspire young musicians to find their voice and use music to improve their mental health. In this episode, they talk about how it all came together and how they are changing young lives one song at a time. In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of music education. How music helps us process what’s hard to express. Why it’s so important to give back to others and help them follow their dreams. Links and Resources Facebook: @theaccidentals Instagram: @theaccidentalsmusic Twitter: @moreaccidentals YouTube: @moreaccidentals TikTok: @theaccidentalsmusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JqJWTzD2wSWAp7UmFSP5x Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

David Fishof is a legendary music producer and founder of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, which invites everyday people to play alongside world-renowned rock stars. David has seen first-hand the incredible power of music and how it transforms people both in their personal lives and their professional aspirations. His amazing story is told in the new documentary, Rock Camp, available now on Amazon, as well as in the book by the same name. In this episode, he shares how Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp began and how he has seen music change the lives of hundreds of people along the way. In this episode, you'll learn: How Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp was inspired by a backstage “fight” between Joe Walsh and Levon Helm. Why music is so powerful in bringing people together. How playing with their rock heroes has inspired campers to pursue new dreams off the stage. Links and Resources Facebook: @RockFantasyCamp Instagram: @rockfantasycamp Twitter: @RockFantasyCamp YouTube: rockcamp TikTok: @rockfantasycamp Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

When you hear Snoop Dogg’s name, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t social emotional learning. But with his latest venture, Doggyland, Snoop has teamed up with producer Claude Brooks and recording artist October London to create a very special learning project. On this episode, Claude sits down with host Paula Felps to explain how Doggyland was created, what they want to accomplish with their songs and how they’re using music to change the way children view themselves — and the world around them. Let’s take a listen. In this episode, you'll learn: How they use music as a learning tool. Why music and rhyme is a great way for children to learn acceptance of themselves and others. How they are working to make sure this message is available to everyone. Links and Resources Sociotap: https://sociatap.com/doggyland_kids/ Website: doggyland.net Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and that made it the perfect time to sit down with Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, best known as the Grammy-winning duo Cathy & Marcy. They have been entertaining audiences for more than 40 years, and when Marcy received a breast cancer diagnosis, they faced it the same way they have faced all of life’s challenges — side by side, with music and humor. The result is the comedic musical All Wigged Out, which has been made into a film and details Marcy’s journey with breast cancer. They sat down with host Paula Felps to talk about how they transformed this health challenge into a musical story of hope and healing to share with the world. In this episode, you'll learn: How they used music to process Marcy’s diagnosis. Why celebrating even small milestones was important to their journey. How they turned the experience into a humorous healing story. Links and Resources Facebook: @cathyandmarcy Twitter: @CathyandMarcy Instagram: @singtoyourbaby YouTube: CommunityMusic Spotify: Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer Support breast cancer awareness with the Live Happy Breast Cancer Smiling Moptop Pen. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

The right song lyrics can express exactly what you’re feeling, and they can even help kids open up about what’s happening in their lives. With the Sound It Out campaign, parents and caregivers can support emotional wellness in young people by using songs and lyrics to help kids express their feelings. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Regina Miranda, a professor of psychology at Hunter College and one of the advisors for the program, to learn more about it. In this episode, you'll learn: What the campaign offers and how it came about. How music supports emotional wellness. How to use the Conversation Starter Pack to talk with kids about their feelings. Links and Resources Instagram: @sounditouttogether Twitter: @soundit_out Facebook: @sounditouttogether Buy the On a Positive Note notebook. Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Music has such a powerful healing ability that some researchers are even looking at “sonic pharmacology” — using music as a tool to improve patients’ health. Steve Keller is one of the world’s leading experts on sonic strategy. As a researcher, he has explored how music and sound affect everything from our physical well-being to our emotional state to our relationships and overall perception of happiness. In this episode, he looks at the many surprising ways music can be used as a healing tool — and explains why, one day, your doctor might give you a musical prescription. In this episode, you'll learn: How the medical community is using sound to enhance healing. Some of the surprising ways noise affects our health — and how music can help. The unexpected ways music can change your eating habits and promote a healthier lifestyle. Links and Resources Twitter: @audioalchemist LinkedIn: @stevekeller1 Join Steve’s campaign to take a stand for sonic diversity: www.standforsonicdiversity.com Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places: