In this episode of SOUNDS of HEALING with Alvinette Downing, President of the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association , she interviews Leotte Harrell, Sunshine Preschool founder and teacher, and how she uses music in education and with young children.(Photo: Alvinette left, Leotte right) Originally from Marlton, NJ, Leotte has lived here for 19 years and worked in early education for 23. "I love teaching," she says. A professional singer for 30 years, she always knew she wanted music and performing arts to be part of her Sunshine Preschool. "I believe that music and sound are the most powerful forces on Earth and I have the ability through music to touch and transform the heart."

"The sounds of healing, interviews and music meant to remind  you how good it is to be alive," says Downing about her show...and this interview, from the laughter and singing a positivity version of Freres Jacques to learning about what music resonates best with students and educators and supports wellness and improves mood, is deeply moving. Leotte suggests resources, her personal experience, advice for parents and caregivers and shares her musical joy with our audience.  The former DJ's vision of the power and future of music in the classroom will amaze you.

SOUNDS OF HEALING with Alvinette Downing RadioStPete.com Alvinette Downing is the president of the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association. In her soothing and incisive podcast, Alvinette interviews with musicians, discusses how music can heal and help us reconcile our past, present and envision the future, shares inspirational lyrics as well as memories from the life of Alvinette and her family, especially her late, legendary father Al Downing. RadioStPete.com Sunshine 96.7 FM is proud of their partnership with ADTBJ. Listen to all Sounds of Healing Podcasts https://audioboom.com/channels/1842136-tampa-bay-podcast-archive?search=%23alvinettedowning ‍Listen to the Al Downing Honors Concert/Tribute from The Palladiumhttps://audioboom.com/posts/8548466-al-downing-honors-celebrating-the-life-legacy-of-al-downing-7-21-202410/13 Afro Latin Jazz Party at The Palladium. Monday night Jazz Jam at The Hangar. More upcoming events here.
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‍ABOUT ADTBJAAl Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association, Inc. is to promote Jazz and to encourage the appreciation of Jazz, its origin and evolution. By sponsoring concerts and other events that present quality Jazz and by providing educational opportunities for adults and youth, the association preserves and perpetuates Jazz as an original American art form.