YourCreativeChord Podcast

YourCreativeChord Podcast

About YourCreativeChord Podcast: Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation. YourCreativeChord Podcast is your go-to source for inspiration and motivation, catering to creators, musicians, artists, caregivers, women over 50, and anyone seeking to infuse creativity into their daily lives. Hosted by Jenny Leigh Hodgins, a content creator, pianist, composer, poet, and solo entrepreneur, each episode offers valuable insights, practical tips, and heartfelt encouragement to help listeners tap into their creative potential and live a fulfilling life. 🎧 Listen on https://podcast.yourcreativechord.com/ or your favorite podcast app! Enjoying YourCreativeChord Podcast? Your feedback is invaluable! Your review helps me guide more people to where creativity and inspiration meet transformation. Click the link below (or use your favorite Podcast app) to give YourCreativeChord Podcast five stars and share what inspired you the most. Thanks SO much for being part of this creative journey! LEAVE A REVIEW On Apple Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yourcreativechord-nurturing-creativity-inspiration/id1467240333 Inspired by today's episode? Join YourCreativeChord to spark your creative transformation! Sign up for refreshing ideas and exclusive updates on my books and courses. Let's get inspired together! SIGN UP AT: www.YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere Follow YourCreativeChord on social media: https://www.facebook.com/YourCreativeChord/ https://www.instagram.com/yourcreativechord/ Support YourCreativeChord Podcast: If this episode inspires you, please share it with your friends, family, and fellow creators. Leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform helps spread the word and encourage more people on their creative journey. Thank you for tuning in to YourCreativeChord Podcast. Let's create a world filled with creativity, inspiration, and joy together. Keep nurturing your creative energy, and may your daily life be a symphony of inspiration! 🎶✨ YourCreativeChord Podcast Created/Produced/Hosted by Jenny Leigh Hodgins © 2024 Sun and Bloom Piano Music @ 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins

Episodes

July 16, 2024 18 mins

In episode 54, Launching ‘Start Piano!’ Unveiling Benefits & Essential Insights, Jenny Leigh shares her personal journey of overcoming performance anxiety and how it transformed her piano playing. She discusses practical tips and strategies for new and returning piano learners, highlighting key points from her book, 'Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning,' launching today.

Whether you're a ...

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In this episode, we explore how the concepts from my new book, Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning, help us turn our musical challenges into strengths. I'll share book excerpts from the section 'How My Musical Challenges Became My Source of Musical Progress,' discussing how my personal struggles with music theory, repertoire, piano technique, and performance skills deepened my empathy for others and my...

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Join Jenny Leigh Hodgins on YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation. Hear empowering stories, insights, and practical tips to fuel your creative life.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Jim Johnson, founder of Grass Roots Piano. Jim's unique approach to adult beginner piano education, infused with humor and a focus on enjoyment, has made learning piano accessible and fun f...

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Today, we have a special guest, Jim Johnson, the creative force behind Grass Roots Piano and the Adults Learning Piano Facebook group. Join us as we explore Jim’s unique teaching philosophy and how he blends passion and kindness to inspire adult piano learners.

In Part 1 of this interview, Jim shares his inspiring backstory, discussing his move from California to Maine, his extensive experience in music education, and the creation o...

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In this continuation of our in-depth conversation, drawing from her extensive performance experience at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, YourCreativeChord Podcast guest  Ashlee Young emphasizes that the highest level of piano performance is not about perfection or technique. Instead, it's about tapping into the music's beauty and connecting with the humanity of both the audience and the perfor...

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Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation. In this episode, I'm pleased to introduce Ashlee Young, a pianist, educator, content creator, and business coach who champions the philosophy of practicing smarter, not harder. With a master's degree in classical piano performance from USC's Thornton School of Music and performances at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center, Ashlee ...

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Welcome to a special episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast! I'm Jenny Leigh Hodgins, and today we're celebrating the launch of my new book, Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics. In this episode, I share the personal story behind this collection, spotlighting themes of friendship, self-belief, and the transformative power of authentic expression.

Despite a whirlwind of responsibilities as a solo entre...

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Welcome to a Special Bonus Poetry Episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast, where we benefit from the transformative power of poetry. Join host Jenny Leigh Hodgins as she shares inspiring verses from her latest book, exploring themes of connection, inner strength, and resilience. 

Through her personal expressions, poignant words, and reflections, Jenny Leigh invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Tune in to di...

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In YourCreativeChord Podcast's Episode 47: A Poetic Path To Finding Hope, host Jenny Leigh Hodgins takes listeners on a personal exploration through the transformative power of poetry. Inspired by personal experiences and the forthcoming launch of her book, 'Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Poetry & Lyrics Collection,' Jenny shares heartfelt readings of three poems centered around the theme of finding hope. 

From the ...

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In this bonus episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast, host Jenny Leigh Hodgins offers a special preview of her upcoming book, Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics.

Enjoy an intimate reading of three poignant poems—Symbolism of Fruit and Tea, Building A Life, and Lifelines. Through themes of love, loss, and personal growth, these poems provide a glimpse into the rich tapestry of relationships. 

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In this episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast, host Jenny Leigh Hodgins welcomes back Jill Hodge, the creative force behind Let the Verse Flow Podcast, for part two of their enlightening conversation. Join Jenny Leigh and Jill as they continue to explore the transformative power of poetry, personal growth, and creativity.

Drawing from their shared experiences as caregivers, poets, podcasters, and women over 50, Jenny Leigh and Jill d...

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YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins welcomes Jill Hodge, the creative force behind Let the Verse Flow Podcast. Join Jenny Leigh and Jill as they explore the transformative power of poetry, personal growth, and creativity. 

Drawing from her experiences as a caregiver and her late-blooming passion for creative expression, Jill shares insights into how caregiving has shaped her approach to creativity and personal develop...

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Join Jenny Leigh Hodgins in Episode #44 of YourCreativeChord Podcast as she concludes the two-part exploration of how to RESET your creative energy. Building on her Inspirational Bookmark Trio, Jenny Leigh explains the "SET" aspect of RESET and provides practical strategies to elevate creativity and energy levels.


This episode marks the culmination of a four-episode series on creative flow, focusing on empowering list...

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Welcome to the third episode of my four-part Creative Flow series on YourCreativeChord Podcast! I'm Jenny Leigh Hodgins, your host, determined to reignite your creative spark.


In today's episode, we're exploring the first of the core principles within my RESET Your Creative Energy framework: Regular Rest and Essentials Only


As someone who wears many hats—from solo entrepreneur to caregiver and Board volunte...

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IGNITE YOUR CREATIVE SPARK 

Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation! In our special four-part series, we're clarifying the keys to unlocking your creative potential. 

Visit YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere to grab your free Inspirational Bookmark Trio!

In today's episode, we explore the Keys For Nurturing Creativity with practical strategies to fuel your creative fire:

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    April 16, 2024 19 mins

    Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast's relaunch celebration, which includes the grand unveiling of the newly revamped YourCreativeChord.com! In the next four in-depth episodes (#41-44), we will explore how to ignite YOUR creative chord. Each episode is a mini-workshop on the transformative creativity-boosting concepts from my Inspirational Bookmark Trio.

    Unlock your creative potential and download your FREE Inspirational Bookma...

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     Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation.

     
    In this special relaunch episode, "From Drudgery to Joy: The Rewards of Facing Life's Challenges," Jenny Leigh Hodgins, your host and the voice behind YourCreativeChord, shares profound insights on turning life's challenges into opportunities for growth and creativity.

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    February 5, 2024 16 mins
    Welcome to the latest episode of YourCreativeChord Podcast🎙️– A Composition of Care: Lexington Ballet's 'Mothers' and A Caregiver’s Reflections!In today's episode, YourCreativeChord Podcast host Jenny Leigh Hodgins shares the heartwarming story of her caregiving journey and the special bond she shares with her senior mother. Dive into the challenges of caregiving and the unique experience of participating in an...

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    February 8, 2021 56 mins
    I talk with Betsy Wurzel about dealing with dementia! Betsy is the founder of #KickAlzheimersAssMovement Facebook Group and the host of the Chatting With Betsy Radio Show.She was a caregiver for her late husband, Matt, who battled with Alzheimers for 10 years. We dive into how this experience prompted Betsy to rise up as a leader bringing support to caregivers of loved ones dealing with dementia.Straight talk and practical tips for...

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    December 4, 2020 18 mins
    I share a few creative ideas on preparing a creative goodbye. Pandemic2020 and my personal experiences with multiple tragedies motivated me to launch my Creative Memorial Planning Facebook Group, a webinar, and my 2-month Coaching Program, "Explore, Choose, & Plan Your Creative Memorial." I help 40+ adults explore alternatives to traditional funeral plans with less or zero corporate &/or religious involvement—and...

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