Soundscaping Source

12/22/2025

Looking for something new or interesting to do while staying inside? Try out this songwriting activity!

Check it out here:
https://soundscapingsource.com/easy-songwriting-activity-winter-wishlist/

Looking for something new and fun to do during these bleak winter months? Want a break from the heaviness all around us from the pandemic and political unrest? Trying out some songwriting can be a fun and creative way to discover your friends’ and family’s favorite winter activities while also a...

12/05/2025

Earlier this week in the Midwest, we got some early December snow, which brought to mind a 1950s song sung by Rosemary Clooney that personifies snow. Check out our Song Spotlight featuring "Suzy Snowflake" here: https://soundscapingsource.com/song-spotlight-suzy-snowflake/

What is your favorite song about snow?

Mood: Light Themes: Winter, snow, play Tempo: Cheerful Genre/Style: Novelty song I love cute winter songs. I know that many people put these away for the year along with the Christmas tree, but I still enjoy the ambience that songs like “Baby It’s Cold Outside” and “Winter Wonderland” brin...

11/17/2025

November brings with it time for reflection and finding space to practice gratitude. Today we feature the ABBA song "Thank You For the Music."

Check out the blog post to explore ways to use the song for discussion, musical engagement, movement and more!

https://soundscapingsource.com/song-spotlight-thank-you-for-the-music/

Mood: Reflective, Happy Themes: Thankfulness, Music Tempo: Moderate Genre/Style: Pop When examining our gratitude, we often try to think of the larger things in life or the people who we are thankful for. In addition to the large things, there are so many hidden gems – the things that bring you jo...

11/10/2025

With the changing of the seasons, many of us experience change beyond the cooling weather and autumn leaves.

Whether the changes are big or small, Bette Midler’s iconic song, “Wind Beneath My Wings” can be a strong musical container for processing the changes in life, while leading to a discussion of ways you can receive and offer support.

Find out more here: https://soundscapingsource.com/song-spotlight-wind-beneath-my-wings/

Mood: Sincere Themes: Support, Gratitude Tempo: Slow, relaxed Genre/Style: Pop During a season of change, Bette Midler’s iconic song, “Wind Beneath My Wings” can be a strong musical container for processing the changes in life, while leading to a discussion of ways you can receive and offer su...

11/03/2025

Check out this tune to help you get moving on this Monday morning!

https://soundscapingsource.com/song-spotlight-proud-mary/

Mood: Optimistic Themes: Jobs, Changes in Life, and Rock and Roll Tempo: Slow start to Up-beat Genre/Style: R&B/Soul Before her stunning comeback solo career, Tina Turner was known for the Ike and Tina Turner R***e. Starting in the late 1950s, the group made step after step towards fame, recording m...

10/21/2025

🎶In case you missed it!🎶

Willie Nelson has released a new album this year. 'Oh What a Beautiful World' is available now!

10/14/2025

🎶New music alert🎶

Mavis Staples is releasing a new album this year! 'Sad and Beautiful World' will be available to hear on November 7th, 2025.

10/06/2025

The Second Edition of "Pathways To Well-Being With Dementia," developed by the Dementia Action Alliance, is now available!

This extraordinary how-to manual provides essential information about living with dementia from people living with dementia, care partners, and leading dementia specialists. It presents practical, helpful information, grounded in science, and is presented in a user-friendly format.

There is a free digital version available, get your copy here: DAAnow.org/Pathways

This extraordinary how-to manual provides essential information about living with dementia from 48 people living with dementia, care partners, and leading dementia specialists. The practical, helpful information, grounded in science, is presented in a user-friendly format. Download here for free PDF...

09/21/2025

Don't forget to listen to Earth Wind & Fire's song "September" today! 🎶

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs069dndIYk

Official HD video for "September" by Earth, Wind and FireListen to Earth, Wind and Fire: https://EarthWindandFire.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the official Ea...

09/15/2025

We are already 15 days into September! We've gathered collection of songs that all feature the month of September.

What is your favorite song about September?

09/09/2025

On September 9th, 1956, Elvis made his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. He performed "Ready Teddy," "Love Me Tender," and "Don't Be Cruel."

What is your favorite Elvis Presley song?

09/01/2025

Looking for ways to connect and share stories of past work experiences on Labor Day? Check out this blog post and playlist of songs based around work/jobs.

https://soundscapingsource.com/songs-for-labor-day/

Labor Day provides the perfect opportunity to ask seniors about their work experiences. Use the playlist below to inspire discussions about work, as well as the joys of the retirement years. Which songs are your favorites?