• 021. Gita Brown, Wellness Activist, Writer, and Music Educator

  • Jun 4 2021
  • Length: 42 mins
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021. Gita Brown, Wellness Activist, Writer, and Music Educator

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  • 0:30 Introductions

    2:07 Gita shares her beginnings in music.

    6:00 Gita shares how she discovered yoga and meditation while in music school. 

    8:00 Gita tells us how she discovered her passion for teaching, leading to a certification in music therapy, which led to finding the intersection of teaching music and yoga, and yoga to musicians.

    10:15 Gita's reflection of how our teachers along the way make such a profound difference on our lives. 

    12:03 Gita reflects on how she meets students where they are when incorporating meditation concepts in lessons. (Most notably by not calling it "meditation," but a "musician's warmup!")

    19:30 Musings on slow practice.

    21:20 Gita shares a meaningful story about one of her clarinet students, now a professional clarinetist. 

    28:34 Gita talks about her beginnings and projects as a writer.

    32:34 Gita talks advice to people feeling overwhelmed and that there's just no time for wellness.

    To see more of Gita's work, visit her website at www.gitabrown.com, and her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/GitaBrown.

    And for more about how music education is changing lives, visit us at https://southshorepianoschool.com!
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