Changing Lives Through Singing and Songwriting - An interview with Sophie Garner

Please note: On this podcast episode, we mention the topic of suicidal ideation, and there are a couple of swears in this episode. I wanted you to be aware of this in case this is hard for you to listen to, or there are younger ears listening. Enjoy the interview!

CALM AND CONNECTED - EPISODE 99

Music is so amazing! There’s a good chance you’ve experienced music changing your mood from being grumpy to feeling full of life. Listening to music has a range of benefits but on this episode, my guest Sophie Garner shared how creating music can be therapeutic too. In this episode we cover a range of topics such as;

  • The power of music

  • How music connects us all

  • The connection between music and mental health

  • How singing can improve your health

  • The creative songwriting journal 

  • Finding your target audience when writing a book

  • Different relaxing techniques

About The Guest: Sophie Garner

Sophie Garner changes lives through singing and songwriting. She is an accomplished singer, performer, and an educator.  She's also an author 'The Creative Songwriting Journal' for children ages 7-12, and has published her 2nd book 'If you can't say it sing it!’. Sophie is a natural educator and full of energy, her passions and goals stem from believing in the true, holistic and deep effects of music, and sharing the gift of music, as a therapy and a life skill, to help others learn to comfortably express themselves, allowing her students to grow in confidence and develop socially.

​​Website - www.sophiegarner.com

Facebook - Sophiegarnerauthor

Twitter - Sophiegarner1

And remember, don’t forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!

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Other Music Related Resources

Calm and Connected Episode 22

Four Ways to Use Music as a Coping Skill

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