The Playground

Per Bristow has built a worldwide following with an online program that helps people discover their voice. For him, singing is a pathway to self-discovery. Through his work, Per addresses deeper issues, like the connection […]

• Written by Mel Karajas on Feb 7, 2016
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  “[Music] can cast light into the darkest corners of the heart that nothing else can reach. It can illuminate feelings we might otherwise not even know that we have. In that way, it helps […]

• Written by Guest Contributor on Nov 16, 2015
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Imagine your brand new baby is seriously ill. You are in an intensive care unit sharing these vital days with all manner of doctors, nurses and specialists, and trying your best to bond with your […]

• Written by Mel Karajas on Oct 4, 2015
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  “People are connecting with each other through the neuroscience of singing, their brains are changing, their hearts are opening, and they help one another”   – Tania de Jong   The founder of Simply […]

• Written by Guest Contributor on Aug 24, 2015
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Your full name: Daniel William Kielman When did you start and what is your role with Simply Music? I started at Simply Music in February 2012. I’m in charge of all of the video work […]

• Written by Mel Karajas on Aug 16, 2015
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A rock school is a great endeavour anywhere, but in Mitrovica, Kosovo, split by war into two ethnic groups, it has a special dimension. Young people from both sides ignore those divisions and come together […]

• Written by Guest Contributor on Aug 3, 2015
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“When I really fell in love with music was when I started playing with other people”. That remark pretty much sums up Adam Pallozzi’s journey, from getting bands together with mates, through discovering a passion […]

• Written by Mel Karajas on Jun 29, 2015
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Through the launch of our Simply Music Gateway project, you may have heard the story of Jewels, a special needs student with a special relationship to music. In this profile, Simply Music Piano Teacher Anne […]

• Written by Guest Contributor on Jun 22, 2015
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Tor Clausen believes music can be part of everything – even your furniture. He took his fascination for the beauty of marimbas to the next step, combining resonating planks with garden benches, and beyond, exploring ever-more […]

• Written by Guest Contributor on Jun 8, 2015
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  “We’re dealing very much with fully developed minds, but what we’re missing is that gateway, that opportunity, to walk down that path and create a new connection.” – Neil Moore   Simply Music Founder […]

• Written by Gordon Harvey on Apr 21, 2015
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