Lifetimes of Listening Archive
Elena Garcia
To Know the Culture Instead of the Stereotype
Elena discusses how dancing folklórico allowed her to connect to her family, culture and Mexican identity.
Nathania Guadalupe Garcĩa Brauer
First Concerts, First CDs
Nathania recounts drowning in her tears when she hears “Take it on the Run” live, and also why Linda Ronstadt was so meaningful to her.
Ntare Ali Gault
What a Song Can Do
Prince’s “When Doves Cry” unexpectedly inspires a joyous outoor community dance celebration.
Ben Gavartin
Passing the Mantle of Deadhead
Ben discusses the first time he saw the Grateful Dead perform live and how that performance has stayed with him throughout many subsequent live shows.
Gretchen Gibbs
Music to Say What You Feel and Think
Gretchen recounts early talks with her dad about the Beatles and Rolling Stones and how her taste and identity found space in Tucson’s punk music scene.
Christian Giroux
50/50 Science and Art
Christian discusses his pathway to audio engineering and how he has grown in his ability to listen to live music like an audience member.
Wyatt Gleesing
Let the Music Revitalize You
Wyatt describes his musical past, and how that shapes performing music with others.
Elise Gonzales
Elise recounts how music has marked stages of her life, from her parents music, until some of that became essential for herself.
Elise recounts how music has marked stages of her life, from her parents music, until some of that became essential for herself.
Ivanna Gonzalez Baldovino
Reconciliation Through a Song
Ivanna describes how a song of Juan Gabriel empowers her to forgive and to overcome generational trauma.
Myla Gonzalez
Leaving Apache Junction
Myla recounts her love of musicals and the song “Cecily Smith”, and the way that song allows her to feel what it was like to move when she was in elementary school.
Amy Graham
A Moment of Reflection in a Car
Amy describes some times listening to the radio in her car when the songs perfectly fit the moment.
Rebecca Graham
Can’t Stop Singing Along to Taylor Swift
Becca describes growing up on Taylor Swift’s music, learning all of the words along the way.
Owen Green
Approaching Drums as Creative Expression
Owen recounts his opportunity to play at the Monterey Jazz Festival, his journey as drummer, and his current case of FOMO.
Ryan Green
Translating the Indescribable into Something Audible
Ryan tells of being a self-taught composer who find limitless creativity when making music on his digital audio workstation.
Thomas Gregg
Singing Schütz, Schubert, and Some Other Songs
The connections music provides between people is as important as the music itself.
Madison Griego
Remembering Wake Me Up
Madison explains how a song connects her to a good memory from her childhood, and why ability should never stop one from making music.
Shawn Griffin
Discovering Beale Street and Blues
Shawn recalls travelling to Memphis's Beale Street to hear street artists play blues.
Robert Groves
Listening to Music as Storytelling
Rob connects listening for the story in musicals to his current pursuit of creating stories about the past from fragmentary evidence. He also explains why he thinks choirs can create community.
Sara Gulgas
A John Lennon Memorial
Sara reflects on the meaning of John Lennon years after he was murdered
Jessica Elena Guzman Valenzuela
Emotions, memories, and the song that reminds me of my Dad
Jessica talks about how she became a fan of K-pop, then learned Korean. She also discusses songs that connect her to her family.