A not-for-profit podcast that gives voice to professionals across the music industry about how their engagement with music has impacted their health and well-being.
In this fourth episode, Marianna talks with Kenneth Thompson, pianist, educator, and founder of MACSA Music School. Kenneth shares his journey from battling performance anxiety to building a supportive music school, emphasising the power of teaching, emotional connection, and innovative techniques like improvisation and ergonomic playing. He also discusses the importance of hybrid musical careers and the need for performers to reconnect with their creativity. Kenneth’s story is a celebration of resilience and the belief that music is about connection as much as mastery.
Stay tuned — the first episode will be released on 31 October 2025.