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  • 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, 048 - "Choices, Consequences, and Change - Are You an "I Can" Individual, or an "I Can't" Individual?" - I talk about the following:

    1. Intro/Opening: Are You and "I Can" Individual or an "I Can't" Individual?...
    2. Positive Perceptions: "The Island of I Can and the Isle of I Can't..." on page 143 in Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

    3. Motivation in a Minute - "Change your thoughts..." by Norman Vincent Peale from Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers by Jerald Simon

    4. The Music Within: "Downcast" from "Effortless" by Jerald Simon (from the album, EFFORTLESS).

    5. Poetry that Motivates - "I Choose" (page 76) 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/. -

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    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 I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyb

    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).

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  • 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 composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along with drums, guitars, keyboa

    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 more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can p

    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 learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so 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) 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 - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompanimen

    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 learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students c

    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 - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment

    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 fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so students can play along wi

    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, 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/). 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 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/). 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 learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment minus tracks so student

    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 piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompanime

    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 - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month that have accompaniment 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, 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 motivate teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I 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) 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 teens to want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each

    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 want to play the piano - the FUN way. You can learn more about the fun, COOL SONGS I composed each month tha

    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 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, 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 https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation® 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 https://www.coolsongsclub.com - or my Music Motivation® 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).