Priyanka Shetty: Crafting #CHARLOTTESVILLE: Theatre from the Unite the Right Rally

Podcast Description Priyanka Shetty was an acting student at The University of Virginia on her summer break in 2017 when the Alt Right rally dubbed “Unite the Right” took place. The event left such a mark that, as an immigrant from India, she was compelled to write plays like #CHARLOTTESVILLE, which premiered at the Keegan […]

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The Science of Sound: How Our Brain Interprets and Makes Sense of the World Around Us

Sound is an essential component of the human experience Sound is an essential component of the human experience. It is the means by which we communicate, express ourselves, and make sense of our surroundings. Our ability to perceive and interpret sound is critical in our daily lives, from the sound of a bird chirping to […]

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ASMR: The Tingles That Fuel Your Creativity

Have you ever felt a tingling in your scalp when listening to someone murmur softly or tap their fingernails gently? If so, this may be because your scalp is sensitive to sound. That would be an example of an independent sensory meridian response. The Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, often known as ASMR, is a psychological […]

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Growth Mindset is Essential for Artists: 12 Quick Reasons Why a Rubber Band Attitude Can Make Your Art Knock People’s Socks (and Maybe Even Their Pants) Off!

Being an artist can be tough. It’s not just about whipping up a masterpiece on a whim, it’s about constant learning, experimentation and evolution. And what better way to do that than with a growth mindset? Here are 12 reasons why a growth mindset is essential to artists of every kind, and why it’s the secret ingredient to creating art that will knock people’s socks off (and maybe even their pants too). […]

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