#02 — Sounds in Society: Dr. Jonathan Sterne

This week we talk with Dr. Jonathan Sterne, a professor at McGill University here in Montreal who teaches under the faculty of Communications Studies. Some of his areas of study include sound studies, media theory and historiography, science and technology studies, new media, disability studies, music, and cultural studies. In this episode, we discuss the changing music culture within the pandemic and the interaction of music and disability. Dr. Sterne & McGill: https://www.mcgill.ca/ahcs/people-contacts/faculty/sterne Audio Credit: Isaac Teague Instagram: @chaissac_tea

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How does music influence individuals who aren’t necessarily living a life that centres around music? Often we are given the perspective of the impact of music on individuals who have careers in music - an artist, a producer, an arranger, a manager. But music (song, dance, melody) is certainly a major component of nearly every human. In this podcast, we want to explore the role of music for people who might not be “technically” qualified or proficient. We will be interviewing individuals from the Montreal community who are threaded into the general public in one way or another. Too often, a topic is examined by experts in great detail, but what about the simpler - perhaps more meaningful, more universal and more human - perspectives on “the auditory experience” in daily life? This podcast hopes to investigate this view. Jam for Justice McGill hosts music-based events that showcase local musicians to foster the Montreal music community and support charitable organizations. This is our very first podcast. Facebook: @jamforjusticemcgill Instagram: @jam_for_justice