Stan Stewart

Musician, improviser, poet, human.

Photo by Ketut Subiyanto with a young boy playing a ukulele while two other people smile while listening.

Harmonizing Minds: Music Therapy in ADHD Care

Exploring the therapeutic effects of music unveils its significant benefits for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This form of therapy transcends traditional methods, offering unique avenues for enhancing cognitive skills, emotional regulation, and social interactions. Music therapy stands out as a harmonious blend of enjoyment and therapeutic intervention, making it an invaluable tool […]

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Sometimes Being Unsigned Means DIY – #IndieMusician

Things change. And — especially when you’re unsigned — clarity is a good thing. Unsigned Musician Over the years, many of the platforms that claim to be on the side of unsigned musicians have fallen away. This leaves people like me filling the void left by those failed services. But wait a minute: what’s this

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World on fire: a brush pile burns with two distinct flames rising from it.

The World Is On Fire – an #improv #poem

A deathly silencefilled the void of wondertoday.The world rangloudly with that silence. A ladder appearedin front of me.Its top-most rungwas hope and expectation. But the many stepsbefore that includefear, anxiety, shame,dread, and more. I could not imaginea more fearful momentthan this:That all I had hoped forand all we had builttogether could be scuttledcompletelyby the violent

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A white piano with several broken or chipped keys. A little tough to compose on this instrument.

Symphony of Creation: Understanding What It Takes To Compose

We listeners do not appreciate composers during their own lifetime. Search the web for your favorite composer who is no longer alive. See if their works took decades to be recognized. Understanding Composition Gustav Mahler was born on July 7, so I’ve been thinking about his compositions. During his lifetime, many thought of him as

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Get Creative With These Simple Strategies 

Creativity often plays a pivotal role in both personal and professional development. However, it can be a bit challenging to complete creative projects when you’re feeling tired or uninspired. Today, this article outlines several diverse approaches specifically designed to rejuvenate your creative spirit and enhance your endeavors in all things imaginative. By adopting these strategies,

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