I&apos;d like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/In this episode, 038 - "Conquer Thyself - A talk about Self Conquest," - I talk about the following:1. Intro/Opening: What is Self Conquest? Why Should we focus on conquering ourselves?2. Positive Perceptions: "Conquer Thyself..." pg. 36 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon3. Motivation in a Minute - "He who conquers others..." pg. 189 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon4. The Music Within: "Reflection" from the album "The Dawn of a New Age" and "Woodland Brook" from the album "Peace and Serenity" by Jerald Simon.5. Poetry that Motivates - Conquer Thyself (page 75) from my book "Poetry that Motivates." My other poetry book is "The &apos;As If&apos; Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. As a music educator, I have written 27 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation® website at: https://musicmotivation.com/coolsongs/Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on motivating teen piano students ("20 Ways to Motivate Teen Piano Students to Want to Play the Piano - the FUN way): http://www.coolsongsclub.com/freebook. After entering your email where you&apos;d like the FREE PDF sent, the page will then refresh and you can learn more about the COOL SONGS Club.YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimonFacebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimonInstagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimonLearn more about my ESSENTIAL PIANO EXERCISES COURSE and join members from 27 different countries around the world at this link:https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/ and our weekly piano lessons: http://essentialpianolessons.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jeraldsimon)

Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast with Jerald Simon

Conquer Thyself - A talk about Self Conquest by Jerald Simon

I&apos;d like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/In this episode, 037 - "Make Music Wherever You Go," - I talk about the following:1. Intro/Opening: Make Music Wherever You Go!2. Positive Perceptions: "Make music wherever you go..." pg. 31from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon3. Motivation in a Minute - "One ought everyday..." pg. 199 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon4. The Music Within: "Sweet Serenity" from the album "Sweet Serenity" by Jerald Simon.5. Poetry that Motivates - The Baton (page 55) from my book "The &apos;As If&apos; Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My second poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I call them Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation® website at: https://musicmotivation.com/coolsongs/Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on motivating teen piano students ("20 Ways to Motivate Teen Piano Students to Want to Play the Piano - the FUN way): http://www.coolsongsclub.com/freebook. After entering your email where you&apos;d like the FREE PDF sent, the page will then refresh and you can learn more about the COOL SONGS Club.YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimonFacebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimonInstagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimonLearn more about my ESSENTIAL PIANO EXERCISES COURSE and join members from 20 different countries around the world at this link:https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/ and our weekly piano lessons: http://essentialpianolessons.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jeraldsimon)

Make Music Wherever You Go by Jerald Simon

I&apos;d like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/In this episode, 036 - "Inspired with Inspiration," - I talk about the following:1. Intro/Opening: How can we simplify our lives?2. Positive Perceptions: "Wisdom comes from..." pg. 31 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon3. Motivation in a Minute - "We receive three educations..." pg. 176 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon4. The Music Within: "Did You Think to Pray" from the album "Hymns of the Heart" by Jerald Simon.5. Poetry that Motivates - Inspired Productivity (page 20) from my book "The &apos;As If&apos; Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My second poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I call them Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation® website at: https://musicmotivation.com/coolsongs/Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on motivating teen piano students ("20 Ways to Motivate Teen Piano Students to Want to Play the Piano - the FUN way): http://www.coolsongsclub.com/freebook. After entering your email where you&apos;d like the FREE PDF sent, the page will then refresh and you can learn more about the COOL SONGS Club.YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimonFacebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimonInstagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimonLearn more about my ESSENTIAL PIANO EXERCISES COURSE and join members from 20 different countries around the world at this link:https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/ and our weekly piano lessons: http://essentialpianolessons.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jeraldsimon)

Inspired with Inspiration by Jerald Simon

I&apos;d like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/In this episode, 035 - "Simplicity is the Best Policy," - I talk about the following:1. Intro/Opening: How can we simplify our lives?2. Positive Perceptions: "Simplicity is the best policy..." pg. 30 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon3. Motivation in a Minute - "All that Adam..." pg. 176 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon4. The Music Within: "Smooth Sailing" from the album "Sweet Serenity" by Jerald Simon.5. Poetry that Motivates - I am a Simple Sort of Man (page 139) from my book "The &apos;As If&apos; Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My second poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I call them Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation® website at: https://musicmotivation.com/coolsongs/Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on motivating teen piano students ("20 Ways to Motivate Teen Piano Students to Want to Play the Piano - the FUN way): http://www.coolsongsclub.com/freebook. After entering your email where you&apos;d like the FREE PDF sent, the page will then refresh and you can learn more about the COOL SONGS Club.YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimonFacebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimonInstagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimonLearn more about my ESSENTIAL PIANO EXERCISES COURSE and join members from 20 different countries around the world at this link:https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/ and our weekly piano lessons: http://essentialpianolessons.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jeraldsimon)

Simplicity is the Best Policy by Jerald Simon

I&apos;d like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/In this episode, 034 - "Strive to Increase Your Spirituality," - I talk about the following:1. Intro/Opening: Be physically fit but spiritually strong.2. Positive Perceptions: "Strive to increase your spirituality..." pg. 29 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon3. Motivation in a Minute - "The longer I live...Benjamin Franklin" pg. 177 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon4. The Music Within: "Come, Follow Me" from the album "Hymns of the Heart" by Jerald Simon.5. Poetry that Motivates - Fortress of Faith (page 15) from my book "The &apos;As If&apos; Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My second poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I call them Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation® website at: https://musicmotivation.com/coolsongs/Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on motivating teen piano students ("20 Ways to Motivate Teen Piano Students to Want to Play the Piano - the FUN way): http://www.coolsongsclub.com/freebook. After entering your email where you&apos;d like the FREE PDF sent, the page will then refresh and you can learn more about the COOL SONGS Club.YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimonFacebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimonInstagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimonLearn more about my ESSENTIAL PIANO EXERCISES COURSE and join members from 20 different countries around the world at this link:https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/ and http://essentialpSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jeraldsimon)

Strive to Increase Your Spirituality by Jerald Simon

I&apos;d like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/In this episode, 033 - "You Are Uniquely Original," - I talk about the following:1. Intro/Opening: Be YOU. Don&apos;t pretend to be someone else. Be YOURSELF. Don&apos;t be an imposter!2. Positive Perceptions: "Be Yourself..." pg. 29 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon3. Motivation in a Minute - "You cannot teach a man anything..." pg. 183 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon4. The Music Within: "Dis-Chord" from the album "Sweet Serenity" by Jerald Simon.5. Poetry that Motivates - Never Doubt Yourself (page 83) from my book "The &apos;As If&apos; Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My second poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I call them Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation® website at: https://musicmotivation.com/coolsongs/Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on motivating teen piano students ("20 Ways to Motivate Teen Piano Students to Want to Play the Piano - the FUN way): http://www.coolsongsclub.com/freebook. After entering your email where you&apos;d like the FREE PDF sent, the page will then refresh and you can learn more about the COOL SONGS Club.YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimonFacebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimonInstagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimonLearn more about my ESSENTIAL PIANO EXERCISES COURSE and join members from 20 different countries around the world at this link:https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/ and: http://essentialpianolessonSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jeraldsimon)

You Are Uniquely Original by Jerald Simon

I&apos;d like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/In this episode, 030 - "Building Your Dream Dynasty," - I talk about the following:1. Intro/Opening: We must learn about Dream Encoding.2. Positive Perceptions: "Everyone should dream..." pg. 18 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon3. Motivation in a Minute - "We grow great by dreams..." pg. 174 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon4. The Music Within: "Dream Catcher" from the album "Chasing Clouds" by Jerald Simon.5. Poetry that Motivates - Dare to Dream (page 80) from my book "The &apos;As If&apos; Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My second poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation® website at: https://musicmotivation.com/coolsongs/Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on motivating teen piano students ("20 Ways to Motivate Teen Piano Students to Want to Play the Piano - the FUN way): http://www.coolsongsclub.com/freebook. After entering your email where you&apos;d like the FREE PDF sent, the page will then refresh and you can learn more about the COOL SONGS Club.YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimonFacebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimonInstagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimonLearn more about my ESSENTIAL PIANO EXERCISES COURSE and join members from 20 different countries around the world at this link:https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/ and: http://essentialpianolessons.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jeraldsimon)

Building Your Dream Dynasty by Jerald Simon

I&apos;d like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).In this episode, 031 - "We Need More Peace and Positivity in our World ," - I talk about the following:1. Intro/Opening: We need to share more peace and positivity with others.2. Positive Perceptions: Read my book, Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon3. Motivation in a Minute - The world is hungering for peace and positivity.4. The Music Within: "Heaven on Earth" from the album "The Dawn of a New Age" by Jerald Simon, "TRIUMPHANT" by Jerald Simon, and "A Season to Be Strong" by Jerald Simon.5. Poetry that Motivates - Read my first poetry book, "The &apos;As If&apos; Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. You may also enjoy reading my second poetry book, "Poetry that Motivates" as well.As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation® website at: https://musicmotivation.com/coolsongs/Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on motivating teen piano students ("20 Ways to Motivate Teen Piano Students to Want to Play the Piano - the FUN way): http://www.coolsongsclub.com/freebook. After entering your email where you&apos;d like the FREE PDF sent, the page will then refresh and you can learn more about the COOL SONGS Club.You can join the COOL SONGS Club FaceBook group on my COOL SONGS FaceBook group page at this link: http://facebook.com/groups/coolsongsclub/ - If you know anyone who would be interested in joining this new group, please invite them. I&apos;m excited to share ideas, suggestions, and hear your thoughts!You can also learn more about my ESSENTIAL PIANO EXERCISES COURSE and join members from 20 different countries around the world at this link:https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/ - Featuring video piano lessons for Jerald&apos;s best-selling books:Essential Piano Exercises Every Piano Player Should KnowEssential Jazz Piano Exercises Every Piano Player Should Know100 Left Hand Patterns Every PianSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jeraldsimon)

We Need More Peace and Positivity in our World by Jerald Simon

I&apos;d like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).In this episode, 030 - "Enthusiasm begets Enthusiasm - Discover a NEW YOU by Doing Something New! ," - I talk about the following:1. Intro/Opening: What is Enthusiasm and WHY do we need it?2. Positive Perceptions: "Enthusiasm begets Enthusiasm" pg. 28 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): Enthusiasm must be nourished... - pg. 1694. The Music Within: Abide, With Me &apos;tis Eventide arranged by Jerald Simon from Hymns of the Heart album by Jerald Simon.5. Poetry that Motivates - "Enthusiasm" pg. 67 from my first poetry book, "The &apos;As If&apos; Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation® website at: https://musicmotivation.com/coolsongs/Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on motivating teen piano students ("20 Ways to Motivate Teen Piano Students to Want to Play the Piano - the FUN way): http://www.coolsongsclub.com/freebook. After entering your email where you&apos;d like the FREE PDF sent, the page will then refresh and you can learn more about the COOL SONGS Club.You can join the COOL SONGS Club FaceBook group on my COOL SONGS FaceBook group page at this link: http://facebook.com/groups/coolsongsclub/ - If you know anyone who would be interested in joining this new group, please invite them. I&apos;m excited to share ideas, suggestions, and hear your thoughts, ideas, and tips on motivating and inspiring piano students - the FUN way!You can also learn more about my ESSENTIAL PIANO EXERCISES COURSE and join members from 20 different countries around the world at this link:https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/ - Featuring video piano lessons for Jerald&apos;s best-selling books:Essential Piano Exercises Every Piano Player Should KnowEssential Jazz Piano Exercises Every Piano Player Should Know100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should KnowSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jeraldsimon)

Enthusiasm begets Enthusiasm - Discover a NEW YOU by Doing Something New! by Jerald Simon

I&apos;d like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).In this episode, 029 - "Work is Wonderful," - I talk about the following:1. Intro/Opening: Work is Wonderful - We all must learn how to work and we must do the best work we can in all we do.2. Positive Perceptions: "You Must Learn How to Work" pg. 22 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): Nothing in the world can take... - pg. 1724. The Music Within: New Age-Ish by Jerald Simon from the Sweet Serenity album by Jerald Simon.5. Poetry that Motivates - "Work a Little Harder" pg. 53 from my first poetry book, "The &apos;As If&apos; Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation® website at: https://musicmotivation.com/coolsongs/Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on motivating teen piano students ("20 Ways to Motivate Teen Piano Students to Want to Play the Piano - the FUN way): http://www.coolsongsclub.com/freebook. After entering your email where you&apos;d like the FREE PDF sent, the page will then refresh and you can learn more about the COOL SONGS Club.You can join the COOL SONGS Club FaceBook group on my COOL SONGS FaceBook group page at this link: http://facebook.com/groups/coolsongsclub/ - If you know anyone who would be interested in joining this new group, please invite them. I&apos;m excited to share ideas, suggestions, and hear your thoughts, ideas, and tips on motivating and inspiring piano students - the FUN way!You can also learn more about my ESSENTIAL PIANO EXERCISES COURSE and join members from 20 different countries around the world at this link:https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/ - Featuring video piano lessons for Jerald&apos;s best-selling books:Essential Piano Exercises Every Piano Player Should KnowEssential Jazz Piano Exercises Every Piano Player Should Know100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should KnowSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jeraldsimon)

Work is Wonderful by Jerald Simon

Every Monday Jerald Simon, founder of Music Motivation (musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (coolsongsclub.com) releases a new positivity podcast as part of his weekly mission to motivate others with his music and his writing. His podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast with Jerald Simon"  features Jerald discussing topics that focus on: "Positive Perceptions," "Motivation in a Minute," the "Music Within," and "Poetry that Motivates". Listen as Jerald shares his own experiences and motivational messages combined with the power of music. At the end of each weekly podcast Jerald shares one of his motivational poems he has written to inspire others to be their best and do their best.

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