Orville Heyn is a professional singer, producer, composer, actor, teacher and mindfulness practitioner. He has worked as a vocal coach in film and television on programs like The Next Star, The List, and The Love Guru. Previous students of his include Mike Myers, Jessica Alba and Telma Hopkins. On this episode, Orville dives into his powerfully unique approach with vocalists: The Singer’s Body. He shares the story of creating the program after beginning his relationship with vipassana meditation, and how his practice is based in similar ideologies and perspectives. He and Richard also talk about finding equanimity in the face of fear and change, the importance of improvisation, and interpreting the messages our body’s communicate to be your own best teacher. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for a guided demo in Orville’s Vocal Resonance exercise.   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune  https://www.richardwolf.net/ Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness"  https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

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#29 - The Singer‘s Body - Orville Heyn

In this episode the noted neuroscientist & and mindfulness researcher Dr. Rael Cahn compares and contrasts the impact of long term mindfulness meditation practice and the acute effects of the psychedelic drug psilocybin on perception, attention and brain activity. We also discuss awareness practices, transcendence, binaural beats, how meditation works in the treatment of depression and addiction, and the future of mindfulness and psychedelic research. Dr. Rael Cahn is an MD/Phd and assistant clinical professor with the USC Department of Psychiatry. He also has extensive personal experience as a meditation practitioner and mindfulness teacher. His research dives deep into the neuroscience of meditation and altered states of consciousness.   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune  https://www.richardwolf.net/ Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness"  https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#28 - Mindfulnesson the Brain - Dr. Rael Cahn

Dr. Chayim Newman holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has spent years of his life training in and practicing mindfulness and meditation. Dr. Newman co-founded the Tour Health Research Initiative (THRIV), the leading organization dedicated to conducting research on health and mental health in the touring music industry, and serves as the primary clinical advisor to Backline.Care. In this episode we talk about the reasons behind the music industry’s mental health crisis, the unique stressors of touring professionals and how meditation is a promising remedy. Dr. Newman introduces us to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and explains how it is used to deal with anxiety. We also talk about self-worth, finding self-worth in the everyday, existentialism, and Dr. Newman’s inspiring story of getting into mindfulness.   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune    https://www.richardwolf.net/   Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness"  https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#27 - Acceptance and Commitment:Therapy For Music Minds - Dr. Chayim Newman

In this episode we are delighted and honored to talk with musician, mystic, and laughter meditation teacher, Laraaji. Specializing in the zither, piano, kalimba, natural sounds and vocals, Laraaji has been lauded as a pioneer, legend and icon of the New Age/Ambient music scene. We talk about the rising popularity of ambient music, selective awareness, the nonlinear and multidimensional nature of music, meditation and time; and the blurred lines between music and mindfulness - how both practices deepen the other, and deepen our awareness. Laraaji also tells the story of his humble beginnings busking on the streets of New York, to being discovered by Brian Eno, and to now creating his own commercially successful music with the biggest names of The New Age.   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune    https://www.richardwolf.net/   Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness"  https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#26 - A Musical Pioneer on the Cosmic Frontier - Laraaji

In this episode we talk with Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, vocal + executive producer, Jenna Andrews. Jenna is known for her work with Drake, BTS, Jennifer Lopez, Jessie J, Little Mix, Max Martin and so many more. Jenna has also done A+R work for rising stars like Noah Cyrus, Lennon Stella and Benee. She has her own podcast about mental health in the music industry, The Green Room Talks. In this episode, Jenna and Richard dive into both the mental health and business aspects of working in the music industry. Jenna discusses artist development, the unique role of a vocal producer, and shares some valuable advice for aspiring songwriters and artists. She and Richard also share stories of panic attacks, the unique stressors of being a creative, and coping strategies for anxiety.   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune    https://www.richardwolf.net/   Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness"  https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#25 - Panic In The Green Room - Jenna Andrews

In this episode we talk with Constance Scharff, PhD; the Science Research Chair for Rock to Recovery, a non-profit supporting addiction recovery and mental health through music. Her research centers around using complementary health and contemplative practices to improve treatment outcomes among veterans, addicts and the mentally ill. Richard and Dr. Scharff talk about how her personal journey in recovery and mental health fuels her work, the unique benefits of music on the brain, mindfulness and breathwork in the recovery process, self-expression, positive mantras, and the relationship between sound and silence. https://rocktorecovery.org/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune  https://www.richardwolf.net/ Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness" https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#24 - Rock to Recovery - Dr. Constance Scharff

Ned Shepard is a Grammy nominated songwriter, producer, DJ and remixer. As one-half of the duo Sultan + Shepard, he has co-written songs for David Guetta, Tegan & Sara, and Tiesto and remixed songs for Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Madonna, Ed Sheeran, Robyn and others. He has performed at festivals around the world including Tomorrowland, Ultra and EDC. In this episode, Richard and Ned discuss performance anxiety, the Zen of DJ'ing, touring across the world, club culture, and the connections between music and meditation.Sultan + Shepard’s next album “Something, Everything” will be out March 12th.@sultanshepardFollow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune  https://www.richardwolf.net/Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness" https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#23 - Zen and the Art of the DJ - Ned Shepard

Tune into the art of deep listening with a special bonus guided meditation perfect for the musically minded.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune https://www.richardwolf.net/Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness" https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#22 - Seeing Sounds: Bonus Guided Meditation

Xandy Barry is an award winning multi-platinum songwriter and producer who has collaborated with artists including Miley Cyrus, Lil Wayne, Baby E, Norah Jones, Rihanna, Zella Day, Family of The Year, Bon Iver, Creeper, Slash and many others.  He is the co-owner of WAX LTD, an independent record label, and co-owner of AUDIO WAX a joint venture with Universal Music, providing curated music for film and television across the globe. In this episode Xandy shares some highlight stories of artists he’s worked with, his take on the art and business of developing an artist, and mental health tips for music professionals. We also explore Xandy’s meditation practice, nothingness, the connections between music and mindfulness and how both practices support each other.  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune https://www.richardwolf.net/Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness" https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#22 - Miley, Rhianna and Kriya Yoga in the Mix - Xandy Barry

Erica Krusen is the Senior Director at MusiCares and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology.  She is a co-founder of CoreAdvantage, a global consulting group that promotes health and wellness in the entertainment business, serves as a Board of Director for Rock to Recovery and has presented workshops and panels on a range of topics addressing mental health. In this episode Erica and Richard talk about what MusiCares does, who they help, what kind of assistance they provide, and how they’re supporting music professionals through the COVID-19 crisis. They also discuss self care, mental health trends within the music industry, the importance of pausing, and her unique approach to meditation.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune https://www.richardwolf.net/Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness" https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#20 - All the Ways MusiCares - Erica Krusen

Curtiss King is a music producer, rapper and mentor. He makes videos about music production and mental health for his YouTube channel, Curtiss King TV. His production credits include artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, E-40 and MURS, and companies like MTV, VH1, and Levi’s. As a recording artist he has charted as high as 4th on the Hip Hop iTunes charts twice. He’s also the author of “The Prosperous Hip Hop Producer”. In this episode he and Richard talk about music producer mindsets, mental health in the hip hop community, compassion fatigue, beatblock, collective consciousness, mindfulness and mediation, maintaining a healthy relationship with your passion, and Curtiss’ own journey in becoming a financially and mentally “prosperous producer”.Curtiss King’s You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CurtissKingTV/featured?disable_polymer=1IG: CurtisskingFollow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune  https://www.richardwolf.net/Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness" https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#19 - Beat Blocks and Flow States- Curtiss King

Danny Goldberg has been working in the music industry since the late 1960s as a journalist, publicist, CEO and President of three major record companies, author and manager. His clientele has consisted of Hole, Sonic Youth, Bonnie Raitt, The Allman Brothers, and most famously - Nirvana. In this episode he shares tales of his epic journey in the music business; working with Led Zeppelin in the 70s, Sonic Youth introducing him to Nirvana, his friendship with Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, and more. We talk about the emotional turmoils of being an artist, the role of ego in music, payola, and the evolution of music marketing. We also dig into his spiritual journey, his vibrant daily meditation practice, differences between prayer and meditation, the unique benefits of chanting holy names, and the power of mental concentration. Danny is currently working on a new book about the relationship between arts and entertainment and politics in 2020 which will be published by Akashic Books in the Fall of 2021.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune https://www.richardwolf.net/Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness" https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm Danny’s Twitter: @dannygoldberg67Danny’s books:Serving The Servants:Remembering Kurt Cobain - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CRHW9XD/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0Bumping Into Geniuses - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ESN1QC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1In Search of The Lost Chord:1967 and the Hippie Idea - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKCFZC5/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2

#18 - Reaching Nirvana-Danny Goldberg

Ann Kline is an independent music supervisor who has been pairing music with television and film since the 90s. For many years she ran the music department for John Wells Productions, where she supervised iconic NBC shows ER and The West Wing, and feature films White Oleander, Nearing Grace and The Company Men. Her current projects include Showtime’s Shameless, Animal Kingdom on TNT, ABC’s hit series The Good Doctor, and many more. In this episode we talk about the shifting nature of the entertainment industry in a pandemic era, music as a marketing tool for television, and the recognition of music supervisors. We also talk about the helpful tools that got Ann started in meditation, the apps and programs that keep her practice consistent, the benefits of quieting the inner voice, and how mindfulness can help us slow down and stay present in a fast-paced industry.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune https://www.richardwolf.net/Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness" https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#17 - Shameless West Wing - Ann Kline

Krishna Das is a Grammy-nominated, internationally revered musician who specializes in the Hindu devotional music known as kirtan. KD began as a rock musician, playing in a small East Coast band that eventually would become Blue Oyster Cult. He began his lifelong spiritual journey in the 60s traveling to India and studying with the legendary teacher Ram Dass and his guru, Maharaj-ji. KD's spiritual practice is based on chanting the divine names and- until the recent pandemic-is on a never ending world tour performing for and chanting with his audiences. In this episode he shares stories of his years spent with Ram Dass and Maharaj-ji, including the time Ram Dass introduced his guru to LSD. He and Richard also discuss the roots of compassion, inner freedom, the necessity of practice, the fruits of chanting, the role of music in self-transcendence and its limitations, sound and the soundless, various contemplative traditions and the similarities and differences between chanting and mindfulness practices.www.krishandas.comFollow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune https://www.richardwolf.net/Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness" https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#16 - Chants of a Lifetime - Krishna Das

Frank Diaz is the Founder and Director of the Institute for Mindfulness-Based Wellness and Pedagogy and a professor at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He is also Co-Director of the Music and Mind Lab and an Affiliate Member of the Cognitive Science Department at IU. Frank is also a recognized Zen Buddhist teacher and has taught secular and religious meditative practices to thousands of students across the United States. In this episode we talk about the uncertainties and pressures of living in a pandemic, measuring mindfulness and the MAAS test, the ties between music, meditation and mindfulness; Zen and the “don’t know mind”, the endurance of Zen’s tongue in cheek appreciation for the absurdity of existence, and more. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @WolfInTune  https://www.richardwolf.net/ Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness"  https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm 

#15 - Music & Zen Mind - Frank Diaz

Host Richard "Wolfie" Wolf interviews musicians, executives, and meditation experts to learn about their coping mechanisms and journeys to a mindful existence

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