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Sounds of Encouragement

Encouragement from Musicians, Music Educators & Creatives for Creatives. Interesting interviews with music teachers, creatives, and musicians along with calming and topical encouragement as you face the challenges of everyday life. Find out what sounds and songs encourage other creatives and what keeps them hopeful, moving forward, and creative.

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Sounds of Encouragement

Interview with Linda Kennedy, NCTM, Performer, Arranger, Music Educator

May 05, 2023 • Melissa Slocum and Friends • Season 3 • Episode 6

Owner/Instructor at the Linda Kennedy School of Piano and Voice, Linda began as an educator, arranger and performer at the age of 14.
Mrs. Kennedy is both a degreed and Nationally Certified teacher. She is a former instructor for Yamaha International and Kimball International. Mrs. Kennedy is a member of Kansas City Music Teachers Assoc. and former Executive Board member. She is an Executive Board Member of Olathe Music Teachers, member of Kansas Music Teachers, Federated Music Teachers and Music Teacher National Association.

Mrs. Kennedy has judged many piano, vocal and instrumental music competitions, and was given a Judge’s Award for her work as a judge in the Iowa Yamaha Clavinova Festival.

Linda Kennedy was awarded Teacher of the Year by Steinway & Sons in 2016 and 2021.

Linda is currently an executive board member of OMTA, Federated Music Teachers member, and KMTA and NMTA member.

https://www.lrkennedypianoandvoice.com

Top 5 Songs of Encouragement
1) "Unstoppable" by Sia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaEG2aWJnZ8
2) The Joy of Life" by Kenny G
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd-A72uoh-U
3) "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyGY2NfYpeE
4) "I'm So Excited"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iwBM_YB1sE
5) "Walking On Sunshine"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPUmE-tne5U

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