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We have all been trained to ignore music as a kind of sonic wallpaper.

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We could make a very long list of things we do every day while music is in the background.

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We have to make a conscious decision to actually listen to music,

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to make it the center of our focus, and to be completely present with the music.

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For the Piano Paz upcoming episode, I interviewed Maestro George Marinar-Mall,

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renowned educator, conductor, violist, and TV personality

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who has made a lasting impact on classical music lovers nationwide

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through the Discovery Orchestra, a groundbreaking musical initiative

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focused on teaching listening skills and dedicated to transforming classical music experiences

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for general audiences through innovative engagement with classical masterpieces.

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Why is classical music so important to us?

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Because I think it changes our lives in ways that we cannot even imagine.

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The best thing I could do is to try to help people be very moved by this music.

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What could I do to do this?

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And that's really what started us on this road that we're on right now with the Discovery Orchestra.

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I just felt like I had to reach as many people as I could with what I call the good news of classical music.

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Our biggest task is to help people discover how moving this music is.

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It's a life force that once you become entangled with it, it changes your life forever.

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At the Discovery Orchestra, we don't bring concepts like sequence to your attention

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so that you might impress your friends at parties or concerts.

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We bring concepts like sequence to your attention

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so that you will notice and enjoy them as you listen to them.

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Tuning this Tuesday, November 14th at 8pm Eastern for an inspiring and empowering conversation

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with Maestro George Marin-Elmall on the Piano Pod's YouTube channel or wherever you listen to your podcast.

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Hit that subscribe button, spread the word, and don't forget to follow The Piano Pod on social media.

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The links are in the description. Catch you this Tuesday.