Archive - Making Places Better

A New Opportunity For Music

I have a new obsession...and mission. Join me.

Oct 14 •

Shain Shapiro, PhD

September 2024

Postcards From The Road

What I've learned thus far on tour in Australasia

Sep 17 •

Shain Shapiro, PhD

August 2024

The Illusion of Core Service Delivery

New Zealand Government, what are you doing?

Aug 28 •

Shain Shapiro, PhD

July 2024

It Is Time For A National Music Strategy

ATTN Brits - This is our opportunity to be global leaders. Let's seize it.

Jul 15 •

Shain Shapiro, PhD

A Brief Hello...with Promises of More to Come

Just off tour...catching up and wanted to share this quick note.

Jul 1 •

Shain Shapiro, PhD

May 2024

Do We Need A New Berne Convention?

Should Afghanistan (that burns books and musical instruments) still be a member?

May 30 •

Shain Shapiro, PhD

Making Places Better: Sauna Edition

Sweat It Out...Shake It Off

May 21 •

Shain Shapiro, PhD

Making Music An Economy Everywhere

Launching a vision at the Global Citizen NOW Conference

May 2 •

Shain Shapiro, PhD

April 2024

Tour Is Over. An Appreciation Post

Thank you. All of you.

Apr 19 •

Shain Shapiro, PhD

A Policy You Should All Know About

sharing a best practice that should be implemented everywhere.

Apr 8 •

Shain Shapiro, PhD

March 2024

A Little Case Study From Tour: Seattle

A guest post co-written with Ben London from Sonic Guild Seattle

Mar 21 •

Shain Shapiro, PhD

A Short Message From The Road

I am on tour and wanted to say hello

Mar 19 •

Shain Shapiro, PhD

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