ActiveListening MichaelSpencer

Dr. Olivier Urbain, Director of the Min-On Music Research Institute (MOMRI), talks with music educator Michael Spencer, author of Active Listening for Both Parents and Children. In this video, they discuss a 1991 Min-On performance, The Charm of Africa & the Talking Drum, featuring The Kenya National Dancers & Drummers, from the Min-On YouTube series MIN-ON Music Journey: Kenya. Through the performance, they explore ways of listening more deeply to music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8YOiOtW1zw Michael Spencer introduces Active Listening for Both Parents and Children, which is also available in Japanese, and explains the importance of listening to music more actively and sharing our musical experiences with others. For information on the Japanese edition of Active Listening for Both Parents and Children, please visit Kosta Boda. https://www.kostaboda.co.jp/fs/kotte/book01 For more information about MOMRI, please visit the official website. https://institute.min-on.org 〈Profile〉 Michael Spencer is a music educator and former member of the London Symphony Orchestra, where he performed for 14 years. He has developed and led a wide range of music education and community programs in the UK, Japan, and other parts of the world. His work explores how cultural background shapes the way people listen to and understand music. Drawing on his extensive experience in performance, education, and cross-cultural projects, he continues to explore ways of helping people engage with music more deeply and meaningfully. For information on the Japanese edition of Active Listening, please visit Kosta Boda. https://www.kostaboda.co.jp/fs/kotte/book01 For more information about MOMRI, please visit the official website. https://institute.min-on.org