Send us a textAward-winning music educator Merlin B. Thompson (PhD, MA, BMus) is the Creator and Founder of Teach Music 21C - a music teacher professional development program that highlights 21st century teaching tools and philosophy. Merlin is recognized internationally for his expertise in music studio teaching. His recent projects include working with hundreds of teachers, students and parents throughout Canada, USA, China, New Zealand, Australia, and Finland. Merlin is author of More than Music Lessons: A Studio Teacher’s Guide to Parents, Practicing, Projects, and Character. You can find out more at https://www.teachmusic21c.comTop 5 Songs of Encouragement1) "Bali Ha'i" from South Pacific by Rodgers and Hammersteinhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwYvWF5j0a8&t=10s2) "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Norman Luboff choirhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6OgZCCoXWc&t=1s3) "Thankful" by Josh Groban, performed by the Rise Up Children's Choirhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkOEzP-nGZ84) "Summer" from the Four Seasons by Vivaldi, performed by Alexandr Hrustevich Vilniushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SE222v1eyM5) My Neighbor Totoro by Joe Hisaishihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrL9d4GrIGASupport the show