We have all been trained to ignore music as a kind of sonic wallpaper.
We could make a very long list of things we do every day while music is in the background.
We have to make a conscious decision to actually listen to music,
to make it the center of our focus, and to be completely present with the music.
For the Piano Paz upcoming episode, I interviewed Maestro George Marinar-Mall,
renowned educator, conductor, violist, and TV personality
who has made a lasting impact on classical music lovers nationwide
through the Discovery Orchestra, a groundbreaking musical initiative
focused on teaching listening skills and dedicated to transforming classical music experiences
for general audiences through innovative engagement with classical masterpieces.
Why is classical music so important to us?
Because I think it changes our lives in ways that we cannot even imagine.
The best thing I could do is to try to help people be very moved by this music.
What could I do to do this?
And that's really what started us on this road that we're on right now with the Discovery Orchestra.
I just felt like I had to reach as many people as I could with what I call the good news of classical music.
Our biggest task is to help people discover how moving this music is.
It's a life force that once you become entangled with it, it changes your life forever.
At the Discovery Orchestra, we don't bring concepts like sequence to your attention
so that you might impress your friends at parties or concerts.
We bring concepts like sequence to your attention
so that you will notice and enjoy them as you listen to them.
Tuning this Tuesday, November 14th at 8pm Eastern for an inspiring and empowering conversation
with Maestro George Marin-Elmall on the Piano Pod's YouTube channel or wherever you listen to your podcast.
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The links are in the description. Catch you this Tuesday.