In this episode of Music Evolves, I sit down with the founder of a movement that invites everyone—regardless of experience—to pick up an instrument and play on June 21.

From spontaneous street performances to global song swaps, we explore how Make Music Day is creating space for real connection, creative freedom, and community-powered sound.

Whether you’re a musician, educator, organizer, or just someone who loves live music that feels alive—this one’s worth a listen.

Catch the full episode below to see and hear this conversation
https://youtu.be/fswft1Q1Vqs

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YouTubeFrom Sidewalks to Sousapaloozas: This Is Your Invitation to Play — Make Music Day Is for YouBy ITSPmagazine

#music #creativity #community

**Arthur Fox** @arthurfox@musician.social · 1d

Arthur Fox @arthurfox@musician.social

#Artists and #Musicians out there, why do you create art? All relies welcome! Always curious as to the driving force that turns creativity into works of art and how it differs from individual to individual.

**Hannah** @uncanny_static@chaos.social · 2d

Hannah @uncanny_static@chaos.social

Tonight, I finally wired up some pedals. I have made so little music in the last year. Even though I know, making music unwinds my brain. It's a start, I guess...

Three guitar effect pedals on the floor between a mess of cables.

#Musicians #Musodon #Guitar

**The Incredible G** @The_Incredible_G@mastodon.social · 2d *

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The Incredible G @The_Incredible_G@mastodon.social

The world may be a little crazy right now, but at least:

1. The days are longer than the nights. #Spring
2. Good people are rising up.
3. #Artists, #actors & #musicians are in full #creative mode.
4. Now has never been a better time to do something creative.
5. The value of #positivity is now known.
6. The value of #mentalhealth is now known.
7. The value of taking #risks is now known.
8. #Courage & #compassion everywhere.

Every #crisis is a chance for you to be someone's #hero.

**RocketshipRetro** @rocketshipretro@mastodon.social · 2d

RocketshipRetro @rocketshipretro@mastodon.social

Arithmetica & Musica 16th Century Roman Greek Goddess⁣
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**temnemenee / podzemnaya** @drevny.ritm@pixelfed.social · 2d

temnemenee / podzemnaya @drevny.ritm@pixelfed.social

Темнеменее #band #liveperformance #концерт #flat209 #Smolensk #музыка #video #live #musicians #heavypsych #рок #like70s #temnemenee

#temnemenee

**RocketshipRetro** @rocketshipretro@mastodon.social · 2d

RocketshipRetro @rocketshipretro@mastodon.social

The Concert, Group of Musicians Rehearsing 1623 Gerrit van Honthorst⁣
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#17thCentury, #Caravaggio, #Caravaggisti, #Dutch, #GerritVanHonthorst, #Musicians, #Netherlands⁣
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**moshhead.org** @moshhead@metalhead.club · 2d

**LM Little** @miki_lou@mastodon.social · 2d

LM Little @miki_lou@mastodon.social

"Elisapie’s nomination offers a good opportunity to reflect on the situation of #Inuktitut and how creative work, including #music, helps promote it. " https://theconversation.com/elisapies-juno-nominated-album-promoting-inuktitut-through-music-251774

The ConversationElisapie’s Juno-nominated album: Promoting Inuktitut through musicBeyond how beautifully Elisapie interprets classic rock songs, with creative choices like using throat singing to cover Metallica, her music also brings the Inuktitut language to a wider audience.

#Indigenous #Musicians #Canada

**Arend (they)** @arendleejessurun@musicians.today · 2d

Arend (they) @arendleejessurun@musicians.today

Yay, I got all set up on #Subvert. Anyone else in them forums?

https://subvert.fm/

Subvert — The Collectively Owned Music MarketplaceSubvert — The Collectively Owned Music MarketplaceA music platform owned by us all. Join Subvert to sell your work, support artists, and shape our shared future. Sincerely Ours.

#music #musicians

**RocketshipRetro** @rocketshipretro@mastodon.social · 2d

RocketshipRetro @rocketshipretro@mastodon.social

Street Musician Sings Plays Shamisen Japan 1870 Suzuki Shin'ichi⁣
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**RocketshipRetro** @rocketshipretro@mastodon.social · 2d

RocketshipRetro @rocketshipretro@mastodon.social

Couple Dances Band Plays Music Mexico 1894 José Guadalupe Posada⁣
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#19thcentury, #Bands, #Couples, #Dancing, #JoseGuadalupePosada, #Mexico, #Music, #Musicians⁣
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