The musicians who make a real difference in our communities aren’t household names – they’re the musicians creating meaningful social connections through participatory music-making.
Join Dr Melissa Forbes - singer, researcher, educator, and community music leader - as she explores how these remarkable but unsung music leaders revitalise our social health.
Drawing on insights from positive psychology, social psychology, and leadership research, each episode features conversations with musicians who are building connection through their work.
Whether you’re a musician seeking meaningful work, a music educator training future musicians, or a health professional interested in music’s social impact, discover practical strategies for creating positive change through music.
Let’s make music that matters.
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The musicians who make a real difference in our communities aren’t household names – they’re the musicians creating meaningful social connections through participatory music-making.
Join Dr Melissa Forbes - singer, researcher, educator, and community music leader - as she explores how these remarkable but unsung music leaders revitalise our social health.
Drawing on insights from positive psychology, social psychology, and leadership research, each episode features conversations with musicians who are building connection through their work.
Whether you’re a musician seeking meaningful work, a music educator training future musicians, or a health professional interested in music’s social impact, discover practical strategies for creating positive change through music.
Let’s make music that matters.
9. Making music that matters: The book! Solo episode
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9. Making music that matters: The book! Solo episode
In this special solo episode, Melissa announces the publication of her new book, "Making Music That Matters: Positive Music Leadership for Social Health". She explores how musicians can address the crisis of social connection through community music-making, offering evidence-based frameworks for building meaningful careers whilst fostering social health and wellbeing.
"This book is my attempt to bridge two realities—to show that there's a way to have a fulfilling, sustainable career in music whilst also addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the loss of human connection."
Endorsements
Professor Kim S. Cameron (University of Michigan)"This wonderfully creative book shows how music transforms lives, teams, organizations, and society."
Dr Dave Camlin (Trinity Laban, UK)"An essential read for emerging music leaders to help make sense of the complex and exciting traditions of socially transformational music making."
Professor Alexandra Lamont (University of Queensland)"Well-researched and theoretically-grounded ... explores the less-well studied worlds of those who lead and facilitate democratic participatory music making."
Book Details
Title: Making Music That Matters: Positive Music Leadership for Social HealthAuthor: Melissa ForbesPublisher: RoutledgePublication Date: 22 October 2025
ISBN Information:
Paperback: 9781032730660
Hardback: 9781032724157
eBook: 9781003426509
Leading Notes Podcast
The musicians who make a real difference in our communities aren’t household names – they’re the musicians creating meaningful social connections through participatory music-making.
Join Dr Melissa Forbes - singer, researcher, educator, and community music leader - as she explores how these remarkable but unsung music leaders revitalise our social health.
Drawing on insights from positive psychology, social psychology, and leadership research, each episode features conversations with musicians who are building connection through their work.
Whether you’re a musician seeking meaningful work, a music educator training future musicians, or a health professional interested in music’s social impact, discover practical strategies for creating positive change through music.
Let’s make music that matters.
