I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (https://www.musicmotivation.com/) and the creator of the Cool Songs Series (https://www.musicmotivation.com/coolsongs) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/pdf/series). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: https://www.musicmotivation.com/pianolessons.

In this episode, 050 - "Look to The Light and Listen to The Music Within" - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Introducing The Musical Realm
2. Positive Perceptions: Look to The Light and Listen to The Music Within

3. Motivation in a Minute - Inspirational Quotes from my book The Musical Realm by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "I Believe God Has a Plan for Me" by Jerald Simon (the single is available on all streaming sites).

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Befriend the Failure You Fear" (page 11) from my book "Poetry that Motivates." featuring motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My other poetry book is "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) 

As a music educator, I have written 30 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, https://www.musicmotivation.com/. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with dr

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (https://www.musicmotivation.com/) and the creator of the Cool Songs Series (https://www.musicmotivation.com/coolsongs) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/pdf/series). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: https://www.musicmotivation.com/pianolessons.

In this episode, 049 - "I Believe God Has a Plan for ME...and for YOU" - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: God has a plan for each of us...
2. Positive Perceptions: I Believe God Has a Plan for Me...and for YOU

3. Motivation in a Minute - "Believe in Yourself" from my book Motivation in a Minute and Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "I Believe God Has a Plan for Me" by Jerald Simon (the single is available on all streaming sites).

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Fortress of Faith" (page 15) from my book "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring motivational and inspirational poems I have written.  My other poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."

As a music educator, I have written 30 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, https://www.musicmotivation.com/. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (https://www.musicmotivation.com/) and the creator of the Cool Songs Series (https://www.musicmotivation.com/coolsongs) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/pdf/series). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: https://www.musicmotivation.com/pianolessons.

In this episode, 047 - "It's a Wonderful Life!...It's Your Wonderful Life!," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: How to Have a Wonderful Life...
2. Positive Perceptions: "Born with an amazing gift..." on page 45 in Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "I am only one..." by Edward E. Hale from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Downcast" from "A Season to Be Strong" by Jerald Simon (featuring my twin, Josh Simon).

5. Poetry that Motivates - "I Hear the Bells" (page 99) from my book "Poetry that Motivates." featuring motivational and inspirational poems I have written.  My other poetry book is "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry).

As a music educator, I have written 29 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, https://www.musicmotivation.com/. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (https://www.musicmotivation.com/) and the creator of the Cool Songs Series (https://www.musicmotivation.com/coolsongs) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/pdf/series). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: https://www.musicmotivation.com/pianolessons.

In this episode, 046 - "Redefine Your Expectations of Yourself," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Redefine your expectations of yourself and others...
2. Positive Perceptions: "Redefine your expectations..." on page 45 in Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "The greatest revolution..." by Marilyn Ferguson from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Downcast" from "Soul Search" from Castles in the Sky by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Everything" (page 21) from my book "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring motivational and inspirational poems I have written.  My other poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates.".

As a music educator, I have written 29 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, https://www.musicmotivation.com/. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/ and have started a weekly goal setting and mentorship group site at this link: https://www.empoweredbypositivity.com/optin

In this episode, 045 - "Improve Your Insight," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Improve Your Insight - Don't be short-sighted...

2. Positive Perceptions: "Improve your insight..." on page 40 in Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "Men often become what..." by Mahatma Gandhi from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Downcast" from "The Dawn of a New Age" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "I Foresee a Victory" (page 87) from my book "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring motivational and inspirational poems I have written.  My other poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates.".

As a music educator, I have written 29 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn mo

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/ and have started a weekly goal setting and mentorship group site at this link: https://www.empoweredbypositivity.com/optin

In this episode, 044 - "Becoming Who You Were Born to Be Part 2," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: My new book, "Becoming Who You Were Born to Be Part 2"

2. Positive Perceptions: "Becoming Who You Were Born to Be..." from Becoming Who You Were Born to Be by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - read any of the quotes from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Guiding Star" from "Peace and Serenity" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Courage Called to Me" (page 39) from my book "Poetry that Motivates." featuring motivational and inspirational poems I have written.  My other poetry book is "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry).

As a music educator, I have written 29 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can lea

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/ and have started a weekly goal setting and mentorship group site at this link: https://www.empoweredbypositivity.com/optin

In this episode, 043 - "Becoming Who You Were Born to Be," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: My new book, "Becoming Who You Were Born to Be"

2. Positive Perceptions: "I Believe in You..." pg. 5 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - read any of the quotes from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Peace of Mind" from "Peace and Serenity" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Befriend the Failure You Fear" (page 11) from my book "Poetry that Motivates." featuring motivational and inspirational poems I have written.  My other poetry book is "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry).

As a music educator, I have written 29 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/ and have started a weekly goal setting and mentorship group site at this link: https://www.empoweredbypositivity.com/optin

In this episode, 042 - "Embark on a Quest of Knowledge," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Embark on a Quest of Knowledge

2. Positive Perceptions: "A quest of knowledge..." pg. 42 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "Education..." pg. 195 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "The Sands of Time" from "The Dawn of a New Age" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Know and DO" (page 70) from my book "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.  My other poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."

As a music educator, I have written 29 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can lear

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/ and have started a weekly goal setting and mentorship group site at this link: https://www.empoweredbypositivity.com/optin

In this episode, 041 - "Let Go of the Pains of the Past," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Let Go of the Pains of the Past

2. Positive Perceptions: "Conquer Your Fears..." pg. 48 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "Things do not change...we change." pg. 184 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Danger" from the techno pop EP album "PULSE" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "The Past, Present and Future" (page 35) from my book "Poetry that Motivates." My other poetry book is "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 27 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano -

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/ and have started a weekly goal setting and mentorship group site at this link: https://www.empoweredbypositivity.com/optin

In this episode, 040 - "What Have I Learned," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: What Have You Learned Today?

2. Positive Perceptions: "Ask yourself..." pg. 39 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "Finish each day..." pg. 198 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Firmament" from the album "Castles in the Sky" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - At the End of the Day (page 27) from my book "Poetry that Motivates." My other poetry book is "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 27 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/

In this episode, 039 - "The Idea Incubator," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Is there such a thing as an ideal idea?

2. Positive Perceptions: "Everyone has ideas..." pg. 37 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "Get a good idea and stay with it..." pg. 190 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Song of Serenity" from the album "The Dawn of a New Age" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - The Inner World of Being (page 45) from my book "Poetry that Motivates." My other poetry book is "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 27 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keybo

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/

In this episode, 038 - "Conquer Thyself - A talk about Self Conquest," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: What is Self Conquest? Why Should we focus on conquering ourselves?

2. Positive Perceptions: "Conquer Thyself..." pg. 36 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "He who conquers others..." pg. 189 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Reflection" from the album "The Dawn of a New Age" and "Woodland Brook" from the album "Peace and Serenity" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - Conquer Thyself (page 75) from my book "Poetry that Motivates." My other poetry book is "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 27 music books featuring original music I have composed.  Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that h

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Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/

In this episode, 037 - "Make Music Wherever You Go," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Make Music Wherever You Go!

2. Positive Perceptions: "Make music wherever you go..." pg. 31from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "One ought everyday..." pg. 199 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Sweet Serenity" from the album "Sweet Serenity" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - The Baton (page 55) from my book "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My second poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I call them Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can l

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/

In this episode, 036 - "Inspired with Inspiration," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: How can we simplify our lives?

2. Positive Perceptions: "Wisdom comes from..." pg. 31 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "We receive three educations..." pg. 176 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Did You Think to Pray" from the album "Hymns of the Heart" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - Inspired Productivity (page 20) from my book "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My second poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I call them Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the pian

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/

In this episode, 035 - "Simplicity is the Best Policy," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: How can we simplify our lives?

2. Positive Perceptions: "Simplicity is the best policy..." pg. 30 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "All that Adam..." pg. 176 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Smooth Sailing" from the album "Sweet Serenity" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - I am a Simple Sort of Man (page 139) from my book "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My second poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I call them Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano -

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/

In this episode, 034 - "Strive to Increase Your Spirituality," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Be physically fit but spiritually strong.

2. Positive Perceptions: "Strive to increase your spirituality..." pg. 29 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "The longer I live...Benjamin Franklin" pg. 177 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Come, Follow Me" from the album "Hymns of the Heart" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - Fortress of Faith (page 15) from my book "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My second poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I call them Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help m

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/

In this episode, 033 - "You Are Uniquely Original," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Be YOU. Don't pretend to be someone else. Be YOURSELF. Don't be an imposter!

2. Positive Perceptions: "Be Yourself..." pg. 29 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "You cannot teach a man anything..." pg. 183 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Dis-Chord" from the album "Sweet Serenity" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - Never Doubt Yourself (page 83) from my book "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My second poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I call them Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. Learn more about my music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate tee

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/). I also teach weekly online group piano lessons at this link: http://essentialpianolessons.com/

In this episode, 032 - "Building Your Dream Dynasty," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: We must learn about Dream Encoding.

2. Positive Perceptions: "Everyone should dream..." pg. 18 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - "We grow great by dreams..." pg. 174 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: "Dream Catcher" from the album "Chasing Clouds" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - Dare to Dream (page 80) from my book "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. My second poetry book is "Poetry that Motivates."

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to wan

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).

In this episode, 031 - "We Need More Peace and Positivity in our World ," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: We need to share more peace and positivity with others.

2. Positive Perceptions: Read my book, Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute - The world is hungering for peace and positivity.

4. The Music Within: "Heaven on Earth" from the album "The Dawn of a New Age" by Jerald Simon, "TRIUMPHANT" by Jerald Simon, and "A Season to Be Strong" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - Read my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written. You may also enjoy reading my second poetry book, "Poetry that Motivates" as well.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard sy

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).

In this episode, 030 - "Enthusiasm begets Enthusiasm - Discover a NEW YOU by Doing Something New! ," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: What is Enthusiasm and WHY do we need it?

2. Positive Perceptions: "Enthusiasm begets Enthusiasm" pg. 28 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): Enthusiasm must be nourished... - pg. 169

4. The Music Within: Abide, With Me 'tis Eventide arranged by Jerald Simon from Hymns of the Heart album by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Enthusiasm" pg. 67 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).

In this episode, 029 - "Work is Wonderful," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Work is Wonderful - We all must learn how to work and we must do the best work we can in all we do.

2. Positive Perceptions: "You Must Learn How to Work" pg. 22 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): Nothing in the world can take... - pg. 172

4. The Music Within: New Age-Ish by Jerald Simon from the Sweet Serenity album by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Work a Little Harder" pg. 53 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).

In this episode, 028 - "Do Your Best," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Do Your Best - What does it mean to be your best? What does it mean to do your best?

2. Positive Perceptions: "Do Your Best" pg. 36 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): Nothing in the world can take... - pg. 172

4. The Music Within: Sweet Hour of Prayer arranged by Jerald Simon from Hymns of the Heart album by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Be a Little Better" pg. 124 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.co

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).

In this episode, 027 - "I'd Be Delighted," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Our attitude can help us or hurt us. Our response to different situations can become a delight.

2. Positive Perceptions: "I'd Be Delighted" pg. 35 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): I believe that...by Eleanor Roosevelt - pg. 171

4. The Music Within: Here After by Jerald Simon from The Dawn of a New Age album by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Know that I Can" pg. 122 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.cool

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).

In this episode, 026 - "Obstacles are Opportunities," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Obstacles are Opportunities - learning from our slips, trips, stumbles, and falls - Opportunities are all around us - even if obstacles overwhelm us.
2. Positive Perceptions: "Obstacles are Opportunities..." pg. 35 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): All the adversity I've had in my life...from Walt Disney - pg. 184

4. The Music Within: Love at Home arr. by Jerald Simon from the Hymns of the Heart album by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Trials Come to Everyone" pg. 21 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instru

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).

In this episode, 025 - "A New Year - A New YOU," - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: A New Year - A New YOU - Goal Setting and Achieving
2. Positive Perceptions: "Let it Go..." pg. 20 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): The importance of goal setting and how it helps us - only if we have a timeline.

4. The Music Within: TRIUMPHANT by Jerald Simon from the Triumphant by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "The Journey Before Me" pg. 9 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).

In this episode, 024 - "How to Unite a Divided World" - I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: How to Unite a Divided World
2. Positive Perceptions: "Plato's four different stages (or levels) of procedure for and toward true understanding (from The Republic)" pg. 47 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "We grow great by dreams..." pg. 174 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Tranquility by Jerald Simon from the album The Dawn of a New Age by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Do What Must Be Done" pg. 14 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational and inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and ot

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).

In this episode, 023 - "Work is Wonderful...But Make Time for Play. ENJOY LIFE!" I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Work is Wonderful...But Make Time for Play. ENJOY LIFE!
2. Positive Perceptions: "Enjoy Life" pg. 34 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Most folks are about as happy..." pg. 195 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Joseph Smith's First Prayer arranged by Jerald Simon from the album Hymns of the Heart by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Let Me Live" pg. 19 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effe

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).

In this episode, 022 - "Are We Living in an Entitlement Era," I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: What doest it mean to be entitled? Are we entitled?
2. Positive Perceptions: "Some people sadly and mistakenly..." pg. 33 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Circumstances do not determine a man..." pg. 184 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Utopia by Jerald Simon from the album The Dawn of a New Age by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Don't Be Afraid to Work" pg. 92 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).

In this episode, 021 - "If You Begin Something, Finish It," I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Finish what you start!
2. Positive Perceptions: "Follow through...If you begin something..." pg. 33 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Do not dwell in the past..." pg. 182 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: I Know that My Redeemer Lives arranged by Jerald Simon from the album Hymns of the Heart by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Past the Point of Pain" pg. 126 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COO

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com) and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (https://www.essentialpianoexercises.com/).

In this episode, 020 - "Be Good to Everyone - Even During Difficult Times (like a pandemic)," I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Be Your Best! - What Good Shall I Do This Day? (from Benjamin Franklin).

2. Positive Perceptions: "Most people avoid opportunities..." pg. 32 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Do all the good you can by all..." pg. 175 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Destiny by Jerald Simon from the album The Dawn of a New Age by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "The Weary Warrior" pg. 17 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synt

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 019 - "It's Never Too Late," I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: It's never too late to do what you have always dreamed of doing.

2. Positive Perceptions: "It's never too late..." pg. 32 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up..." pg. 170 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Father in Heaven, We Do Believe arranged by Jerald Simon from the album Hymns of Heart by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Never Quit" pg. 18 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation®

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 018 - "Focus on Faith Instead of Fear," I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: What do you fear? Are you afraid? Faith is more powerful than fear.

2. Positive Perceptions: "Conquer your fears..." pg. 48 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "I believe that anyone can conquer..." pg. 171 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: A Season to Be Strong by Jerald Simon (a single) by Jerald Simon featuring Josh Simon as the lead vocalist - Jerald sings back up harmonies and plays the piano.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "The Grumbles" pg. 100 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 017 - "Things Are Not Always What They Appear to Be," I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Things are not always what they appear to be...we need to be careful about what we see, hear, read, and are told.

2. Positive Perceptions: "There are many..." pg. 28 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Circumstances do not determine a man..." pg. 184 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Wintertide by Jerald Simon (from the Album: "Wintertide" by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Where Are the Men?" pg. 10 and "Men of Honor..." and "Happy Homes" from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 016 - "'People Are Doing the Best They Can", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Who are you? Who have you been? Who would you like to be and become?

2. Positive Perceptions: "As a whole, the world is filled..." pg. 28 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Why build these cities..." pg. 175 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief by Jerald Simon (from the Album: "Hymns of the Heart" by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "The Beggar and the Bourgeois" pg. 32 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 015 - "'Who Do You Want to Become?", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Who are you? Who have you been? Who would you like to be and become?

2. Positive Perceptions: "Who do you want to become..." pg. 27 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Treat a man as he appears to be..." pg. 188 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Contemplation by Jerald Simon (from the Album: "Sweet Serenity" by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Beaten by Bitterness" pg. 78 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Here is a link where you

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 014 - "'Make a Difference in Someone's Life Today", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: What can you give, share, and provide to and for others?

2. Positive Perceptions: "Make a Difference in Someone's Life Today..." pg. 26 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "You Can Make More Friends..." pg. 194 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Dynamite by Jerald Simon (from the Album: "Pulse" by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "A Faithful Friend" pg. 36 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Here is a link where you can

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 013 - "'Time is a Rare Commodity", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: How do you spend your time?

2. Positive Perceptions: "Time is a rare commodity..." pg. 26 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "I have only just a minute..." pg. 177 and "A man who dares to waste..." from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: From the Heart by Jerald Simon (from the Album: "Sweet Serenity" by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Tomorrow" pg. 40 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF boo

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 012 - "'The Gift of Christmas", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: The best Christmas gifts to give at Christmas.

2. Positive Perceptions: "Thank You..." pg. 67 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "He who conquers others is strong..." pg. 189 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: The First Noel arranged by Jerald Simon (the EP: "Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful" by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "A Life Well Lived" pg.123 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 011 - "'Tis the Season for Hope, Service, and Love", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: What kind of a season do you hope to have? Will you share hope or spread kindness with others? - Download my FREE PDF piano sheet music of my arrangement of "Silent Night": https://jeraldsimon.clickfunnels.com/silentnight - You can download my piano Christmas music bundle at this link: https://jeraldsimon.clickfunnels.com/christmasbundle

2. Positive Perceptions: "Make a Difference..." pg. 26 and "I'd Be Delighted..." pg. 96 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Treat a man..." pg. 188 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Bringing Joy to the World by Jerald Simon (a single also titled: "Bringing Joy to the World" by Jerald Simon and Angels We Have Heard on High arranged by Jerald Simon (also a single)

5. Poetry that Motivates - "If Only" pg. 8 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 010 - "Stepping Stones to Success", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: You are only a few steps away from success. 

2. Positive Perceptions: "There are many stepping stones..." pg. 34 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up..." pg. 170 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Pulse by Jerald Simon (from the album "Pulse" techno-pop music - by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "What is Success" pg. 19 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Here is a link where you can download a

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 009 - "Do Not Dwell on Defeat", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Do not dwell on defeat. Feelings of defeat will destroy you.

2. Positive Perceptions: "Do Not Dwell on Defeat..." pg. 35 and "If you don't attempt something..." from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Adversity introduces a man to Himself..." pg. 172 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Inner Peace by Jerald Simon (from the album "Chasing Clouds" meditation music - by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Defeat" pg. 88 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 008 - "The Art of Listening", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Do you listen more than you speak?

2. Positive Perceptions: "Listen intently..." pg. 17 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Blessed is the man..." pg. 178 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: The Dawn of a New Age by Jerald Simon (from the album/book "The Dawn of a New Age" - by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Listen" pg. 27 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on motivating teen piano s

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 007 - "Goals, Guts, and Glory", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: What are your goals? 

2. Positive Perceptions: "Set Goals. Goals give you directions..." pg. 15 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Decide what you want..." pg. 171 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Sweet Melancholy by Jerald Simon (from the single/book "Sweet Melancholy" - by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "The Prince of Possibility" pg. 31 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on mo

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 006 - "What Are Your Aspirations", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Aspirations versus Expectations 

2. Positive Perceptions: "Who Do You Want to Become?..." pg. 27 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "It is never too late..." pg. 168 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Castles in the Sky by Jerald Simon (from the album "Castles in the Sky" - meditation/relaxation music by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Aspirations" pg. 16 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Here is a link where you can download a FRE

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Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 005 - "If Only You Believe", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: I Believe in You

2. Positive Perceptions: "There are many stepping stones..." pg. 34 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "Men often become what they..." pg. 173 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Seismic by Jerald Simon (from the EP "Pulse" - techno pop music by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "I Believe in You" pg. 12 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on motivating teen piano students

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 004 - "Passivity is a Poison", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Choose what you will do with your life

2. Positive Perceptions: Be proactive...pg. 11 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "You must be the change..." pg. 168 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Master of My Fate by Jerald Simon (from the book "Cool Songs for Cool Kids" (book 3) and the album "Sweet Serenity" by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Do What Must Be Done" pg. 14 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Here is a link where you can dow

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 003 - "You Are What You Read", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Books are portals to new destinations

2. Positive Perceptions: Immerse yourself in good books...pg. 11 and Suggested Reading pg. 49 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "The Significance of a Man..." pg. 168 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Ocean Breeze by Jerald Simon (from the book/album "Chasing Clouds" (Meditation Music) by Jerald Simon

5. Poetry that Motivates - "Let Me Live" pg. 19 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. - 

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com - 

Here is a link where you can download a FREE PDF book on

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast.

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

In this episode, 002 - "Your Own Personal Progress Plan", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: My purpose and mission in life

2. Positive Perceptions: Be certain of the uncertainties in life...and Don't tell me you're not good at something...pg. 10 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): "You Believe (and upon this little word..." pg. 168 from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

4. The Music Within: Heaven on Earth by Jerald Simon (from the book/album "The Dawn of a New Age" by Jerald Simon.

5. Poetry that Motivates - "The Journey Before Me" pg. 9 from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written

As a music educator, I have written 25 music books featuring original music I have composed and teaching piano students worldwide about music theory, improvisation, and composition. I refer to them as Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. You can learn more about the various music books I have written on my website, http://www.musicmotivation.com. -

I began composing what have become known as Cool Songs to help motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboard synths, and other instruments and sound effects on my COOL SONGS website at https://www.coolsongsclub.com -

Here is a lin

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

My name is Jerald Simon, and I am the host of "Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast."

I am the founder of Music Motivation® (http://www.musicmotivation.com) and the creator of the Cool Songs Club (https://www.coolsongsclub.com).

Every Monday I release a new podcast that follows the following format:

1. Intro/Opening
2. Positive Perceptions (from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers)
3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic)
4. The Music Within (I take you behind the scenes and explain why I composed one of my pieces from my various albums and then have you listen to the song, piece, or instrumental music with me)
5. Poetry that Motivates - I read one of my poems I have written from one of my poetry books and share some insight about the poem and why I wrote it.

In this episode, 001 - "Music, Motivation, and More", I talk about the following:

1. Intro/Opening: Welcome to Music, Motivation, and More. I introduce myself to you and tell you a little about me and my company, Music Motivation (musicmotivation.com)
2. Positive Perceptions: What do you really want to do with your time? pg. 10
3. Motivation in a Minute (a motivational/inspirational topic): Be your Best. Do Your Best.
4. The Music Within: Triumphant (from the single Triumphant and from my music book also called Triumphant featuring 10 film/score like instrumental pieces I have composed).
5. Poetry that Motivates: - "Act 'As If'" from my first poetry book, "The 'As If' Principle" (motivational poetry) featuring 222 motivational. inspirational poems I have written.

As a professional musician and composer, I have composed hundreds of songs and instrumental pieces. You can listen to my music on Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, Amazon, and all streaming sites. The music is available for purchase from all online music stores.

As a music educator, I have written 25 mu

Support the show

Connect with Jerald Simon:

CLICK HERE to Connect with Jerald Simon on his website.
YouTube - youtube.com/jeraldsimon
Facebook - facebook.com/jeraldsimon
Instagram - instagram.com/jeraldsimon

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites.

Brief bio for Jerald Simon

My name is Jerald Simon. First and foremost, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Zanny (her name is Suzanne - but anyone who knows her calls her Zanny), and a father to my three wonderful children, Summer, Preston, and Matthew. They are wonderful and everything I do is for them. God and family always comes first in my life!

This is my Purpose and Mission in life:

“My purpose and mission in life is to motivate myself and others through my music and writing, to help others find their purpose and mission in life, and to teach values that encourage everyone everywhere to do and be their best.” – Jerald Simon

You can visit my Amazon storefront page to see which products I personally recommend (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - this includes my own books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).