Feeling Pretty Bad
Sometimes a musical phrase or a single line of lyrics can unlock those bad feelings we’ve tried to hide. Music can be a powerful way to capture the mood when we feel anxious, chaotic or a little bit numb.
Music Blocks
A music appreciation podcast about the building blocks that make up your favorite sounds. Music Blocks explores how songwriters and composers use sound to express their emotions and share their experiences. Each episode runs about 5 minutes to fit easily into family time, classroom discussion or your podcast queue. Hosted by Luis Antonio Perez and Rebekah Romberg, the show spans genres, cultures and eras to inspire listeners to explore music more deeply. Music Blocks was developed with middle and high schoolers in mind, but it's fun for listeners of any age.
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Latest Episodes
Ugh. The Sound Of Disgust
Disgust is a powerful emotion, but you might be surprised at the nuanced music it can inspire.
Surprise!
Surprises can be wonderful or shocking, delightful or jarring. And when musicians find clever ways to surprise listeners, things get really interesting.
Sad, Sad Songs
Grab a box of tissues. This episode of Music Blocks is about the powerful and inventive ways musicians take sadness and turn it into memorable music.
Feeling Really Good
It doesn’t get much better than feeling confident, triumphant and optimistic. Translating a really good feeling into music opens the door for lots of creativity.
Grrr…Feeling Angry
Angry music can feel potent, like a release of pressure for a singer or a musician. So how do musicians express anger in creative ways?
The Sound Of Fear
Fear is primal. It’s how we react to the unknown. And when composers and songwriters set out to make frightful music, it opens up a world of creative possibilities.
Happy (And You Know It!)
Happiness is one of the most basic human emotions and a feeling composers often express through music. But what makes music sound joyful?
