Episode 46: Inspiring Empathy and Persistence through the Language of Music
A Change is a Chance
Youth-led conversation on climate, ethics and democracy
In this episode, I interviewed the Director of the Children’s Orchestra Society , Yeou-Cheng Ma . A violin prodigy herself, Yeou-Cheng explained how she teaches music through life lessons and values, rather than just practice. Through COS, a non-profit that teaches classical music to youth, Yeou-Cheng builds students of character and passion, preparing them for a lifelong journey of self-expression and engagement.…
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In this episode, I interviewed the Director of the Children’s Orchestra Society , Yeou-Cheng Ma . A violin prodigy herself, Yeou-Cheng explained how she teaches music through life lessons and values, rather than just practice. Through COS, a non-profit that teaches classical music to youth, Yeou-Cheng builds students of character and passion, preparing them for a lifelong journey of self-expression and engagement.
We discussed the impact from the lack of creativity and freedom today, and she explained how the Children’s Orchestra Society works to combat that through music. I immensely enjoyed the anecdotes of kids who found their way through music and am in awe of the many paths the orchestra has opened up for kids in the last 6 decades.
Transcript
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