This week on Music Is My Mantra, I’m joined by award-winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and community catalyst Robin Jackson—and this conversation is a soul-nourishing ride through grief, creativity, and healing through music.

From European tours with steampunk marching bands to creating songwriting retreats that change lives, Robin shares how music became a lifeline—first in the shadow of his father's passing, and now as a new dad himself. We talk about art as therapy, the teenage soul we all still carry, and how small acts of acknowledgment can unlock big transformation.

Whether you’re a seasoned musician, a secret songwriter, or someone craving more real connection—this one’s for you. 🎶

✨ Episode Highlights

🔹 Robin’s roots in music, grief, and Waldorf school beginnings

🔹 Touring with March 4th & Vagabond Opera (and how that led to youth empowerment work)

🔹 The origin of Songwriter Soiree and the magic of living room concerts

🔹 Why adults are just big teenagers—and how music helps us heal

🔹 How a songwriting retreat in Oregon became a global movement of creative connection

💡 Takeaways

🫶 Healing is relational. Music gives us the language to process pain, joy, and everything between.

🌱 Creativity thrives in safety. Small moments of acknowledgment change everything.

🎤 Vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the birthplace of connection.

🌈 Don’t wait to be perfect. Make the thing. Share the song. Trust the process.

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