Agile Vocalist
A Singer's Odyssey Into SoundAgile Vocalist is a blog and podcast about sound and the work of sound creators. It is for anyone willing to give themselves space to be curious, creative, and to explore the connection between sound and our humanity.

The Touch of Music with Dr. Pianist, Makiko Hirata
Using the arts to heal and unite us, as well as catalyze action around climate change, Dr. Makiko Hirata is on a mission as Dr. Pianist! Listen to her incredible artist story.
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The Touch of Music with Dr. Pianist, Makiko Hirata
Using the arts to heal and unite us, as well as catalyze action around climate change, Dr. Makiko Hirata is on a mission as Dr. Pianist! Listen to her incredible artist story.
Music for Refugees with Betsy Blakeslee
Betsy Blakeslee has been working with refugees for over 20 years. She’s been witness to the power of music and sound’s power to transform and shift people who have gone through trauma. This episode dives into the brain science behind that and the shifts in people’s lives she’s witnessed.
Season 1 Epilogue: Showers, Cars & the Future of the Arts
Cars, showers and the future of the arts. First year podcast anniversary themes for the Agile Vocalist, along with other anniversary activities are out and ready for you to come be edutained.
Agile Vocalist’s First Year in Your Ears
Agile Vocalist’s highlights on one year in existence including more than 1600 listens across podcast and YouTube platforms. This labor of love and tribute to the arts is growing!
The Touch of Music with Dr. Pianist, Makiko Hirata
Using the arts to heal and unite us, as well as catalyze action around climate change, Dr. Makiko Hirata is on a mission as Dr. Pianist! Listen to her incredible artist story.
Music for Refugees with Betsy Blakeslee
Betsy Blakeslee has been working with refugees for over 20 years. She’s been witness to the power of music and sound’s power to transform and shift people who have gone through trauma. This episode dives into the brain science behind that and the shifts in people’s lives she’s witnessed.
Season 1 Epilogue: Showers, Cars & the Future of the Arts
Cars, showers and the future of the arts. First year podcast anniversary themes for the Agile Vocalist, along with other anniversary activities are out and ready for you to come be edutained.

ABOUT
Agile Vocalist is an exploration into the world of sound. It is stories of creatives whose lives and work touch what we hear. It’s a podcast and blog, sprinkled with occasional compact audio memoir (short sound stories). Agile Vocalist is for people who are curious, creative, and who believe sound nurtures our humanity. Watch the highlight video here!
Agile Vocalist is created with love by Rachel D. Medanic
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