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Between what is and isn’t considered Christian music is being blurred. This is a good thing, and Christian artists who recognize this trend can find fertile ground where they and their work can grow and thrive.For someone who has played in worship bands for the better part of a decade, I listen to surprisingly little Christian music. There are artists working inside the Christian music industry who put out album after album with skill, depth, and creative growth. It just feels harder to find them than their secular counterparts. I love artists who never put out the same album twice and distill seasons of their lives into twelve songs. It’s even better if those songs take on new meaning overtime as if they’re living and growing themselves. I just don’t experience that much with Christian music, and I suspect I’m not the only one who feels that way. But this isn’t an indictment on Christian artists. It’s an indictment on us as audiences of Christian music.In the Christian music industry, every song an artist releases is overtly about God or faith. Most of what the public hears from these artists is their music or interviews about how their music is shaped by their faith. When this is the only visible side of an artist, it becomes easy for us to create hyper-spiritualized ideas of who that artist is. It’s easier to forget we’re talking about a human who struggles with the same things as the rest of us. We place unfair expectations on these artists without even realizing we’re doing it, magnifying victories and stumbles alike. We’re much quicker to forgive when the artist doesn’t fit neatly in the box we’ve built for them.Lauren Daigle found mainstream success with her song “You Say,” and her album Look Up Child was

His quest to understand the very essence of "Jewish music" – its origins, influences, and what it means to those who create and embrace it. Whether you're a music aficionado, curious about the industry, or seeking a deeper connection to the melodies that touch your soul, Mendy Portnoy's podcast is your invitation to listen, learn, and be inspired. Join him on this exploration of where music and soul collide, and discover the vibrant heart of Jewish music. Chapters: 00:00 who is Mendy Hershkowitz 01:14 Early exposure to music 04:18 Growth in the Monroe community 05:05 rules and restrictions 07:34 “aha moment” listening to a Mona production 11:06 getting starstruck 13:51 Maintaining balance in life 15:35 Music as a career and as a passion 17:17 supportive partners 18:16 Spending time with your children 25:47 importance of melody 28:38 studying music in Monroe 36:06 Who is Marty Laskin 40:03 Importance of learning music with a professional teacher 42:06 Do I need to know sheet music? 45:57 Music is a language 47:57 Being a music innovator vs an imitator 49:36 creating Freilach band 57:09 Respecting who came before you and who will come after 58:01 Sitting in the back of the stage 1:00:54 leaving Freilach band 1:03:19 Moving the keyboard to the front of the stage (metaphorically) 1:04:34 What is Jewish Music? 1:07:54 Who is your clientele 1:09:30 juggling everything 1:13:40 What advice would you give to aspiring musicians? 1:14:58 What is coming up for Mendy Hershkowitz 03/24/2024 Noah Solomon - Moshav, Music, and Mandolins About the Guest: Noah Solomon is an Israeli–American musician best known for his roles as the lead singer, guitarist, and mandolinist for the Jewish rock band Soulfarm. Noah's musical journey began in Northern California before his family relocated to Mevo Modi'in, Israel, a communal village founded by musician and spiritual leader Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. Coming from a family of musicians, with his father, Benzion Solomon, being a founding member of the Diaspora Yeshiva Band, Noah's upbringing was steeped in musical tradition. Noah's passion for music blossomed during his teenage years, leading him to become Carlebach's official guitarist for the last two years before the rabbi's passing in 1994. This experience deeply influenced Noah instilling in him an appreciation for music's ability to uplift and unite. In Soulfarm, Noah showcases his versatile talents, blending rock, folk, and Jewish music to create a captivating and innovative sound that resonates with

Level of dopamine, we feel happier, which provides us with a positive, motivated attitude.Research in France, published in Learning and Individual Differences, found that students who listened to a one-hour lecture where classical music was played in the background, scored significantly higher on a multiple-choice questionnaire related to the content of the lecture than those who heard the same lecture without classical music. The music did not make them smarter, but by creating a positive mood and energy level, the classical music indirectly boosted memory formation.So music will boost your focus and concentration, putting you in a positive space to create. But, what kind of music should we listen to?Happy Music For CreativityA recent study provides more scientific evidence for the connection between creativity and music. It found that happy music, in particular, had an impact on creativity. Researchers found that “creativity was higher for participants who listened to ‘happy music’ (i.e., classical music high on arousal and positive mood) while performing the divergent creativity task, than for participants who performed the task in silence.”Divergent thinking is a “thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions. It typically occurs in a spontaneous, free-flowing, "non-linear" manner.” It is exemplified by persistence and flexibility. This thinking style is important for multiple creative endeavours, including artistic, verbal, and scientific creativity. Music makes you feel good, putting you in place where you are more persistent, focused, and motivated.Focus Music on Calm Radio To Boost Your Creative EnergyNature SoundsNature