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For the past few years, our consulting team has been employing music composition as a tool for personal, family, group, and organizational wellness support. It works for a simple reason. The trajectory of a song’s development parallels the path of a team’s growth. So,...

Like human relationships, music composition is created by moving from dissonance to harmony. Composers know exactly how to take listeners on an emotional journey by establishing tension and then bringing the discomfort to resolution. Sometimes, a ‘wrong’ note is...

What makes a great band? It’s more than good music that resonates with your feelings. That part is easy. You write and perform songs that use the principles of music theory to generate physical and emotional changes reflecting the mood and message of your audience....

The executive leadership team I coach on Friday mornings doesn't always see eye-to-eye. Sometimes, a teammate opts out of the discussion when he or she isn't getting their way. As a coach, I finesse a way to invite them back into the conversation. The musicians who...

Twenty-five years after the original formation of the band, the music continues to evolve despite numerous changes in membership. While merely a no-name garage band, the group has evolved into a fascinating blend of talents over the past quarter-century. Twenty-five...