Leading Notes

Leading Notes

Podcast: Leading Notes
Host: Dr Melissa Forbes
Category: Music
Sub-Category: Music Interviews, Social Sciences
First Episode: 2025

The musicians who make a real difference in our communities aren’t household names they’re the musicians creating meaningful social connections through participatory music-making. Join Dr Melissa Forbes – singer, researcher, educator, and community music leader – as she explores how these remarkable but unsung music leaders revitalise our social health. Drawing on insights from positive psychology, social psychology, and leadership research, each episode features conversations with musicians who are building connection through their work. Whether you’re a musician seeking meaningful work, a music educator training future musicians, or a health professional interested in music’s social impact, discover practical strategies for creating positive change through music. Let’s make music that matters.

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