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The Becoming mBODYed PodcastAuthor: Shawn L. Copeland
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Breaking Barriers in Music: Accessibility and Innovation in Piano Playing With Alexis Barton and Kenneth Thompson
Episode 4
Monday, 9 March, 2026
Send a textThis episode explores innovative approaches to accessibility in music education, focusing on the importance of body awareness, ergonomic instruments, and challenging traditional norms. Guests Ken Thompson and Alexis Barton share personal stories, technical insights, and practical solutions to make music more inclusive and physically sustainable. key topicsThe importance of space and absorption in learningIntroduction to narrow-sized keyboards and their benefitsThe role of body size and ergonomics in musical performanceOvercoming physical barriers and injury preventionThe psychological and emotional journey of redefining musical identityThe resistance to innovation in traditional music educationThe neurological basis of muscle memory and adaptationResources and community support for accessible instruments Becoming mBODYed is a production of and copyrighted by mBODYed, LLC, 2024. www.mbodyed.comFollow me at https://www.instagram.com/mbodyed/ and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566020594221The intro and exit music is Dark Matter by Carlos Velez, recorded by Tosca Duo on their CD Dimensions. A link to Carlos’s music is available at https://composercarlosvelez.wixsite.com/carlosvelezmusic/about-me.
