Episode 23: Making Messy, Messy Music

Choral Connectivity: A People-First Approach to Singing

"...creating spaces and styles of music making where whatever music lives inside people that wants to come out is encouraged; inspired to come out and to engage with other people. I think everyone has song inside them, creativity inside them, has beauty inside them. I think a people-first approach to singing makes everyone feel safe, wanted, and uplifted such that they can share that, then their community can uplift it and share it with the world."
Matt Goldstein, the founder of Gaia Music Collective in New York City speaks beautifully to creating pressure-less and accessible spaces for folks to sing together. Through Tik-Tok, Gaia gained footing in the social media world, and now is expanding rapidly with their philosophy and programming.
Matt is a kindred spirit with an open heart, aiming to make singing and music accessible to anyone who is interested in making sound. He believes that everyone has a song inside of them, and actively works to allow that song to be heard. Thank you, Matt, for all your work! Definitely check out this episode - you won't want to miss it!

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