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Purposeful & Reflective – Casey At The Bat

May 10, 2025

In this personal reflection, speaker and mentor Casey Muze explores how the iconic poem “Casey at the Bat”—as narrated by James Earl Jones—influenced his identity as a young Black boy growing up in East Texas. While there is no officially recognized “Black version” of the poem, Muze shares how his imagination, cultural lens, and the power of a Black voice helped him see himself in the story. From baseball to mentorship, this post highlights how representation, rhythm, and resilience shaped his journey into adulthood.
Keywords: Casey at the Bat, James Earl Jones narration, Black representation in literature, childhood identity, youth baseball, East Texas stories, mentorship, cultural reinterpretation, Casey Muze blog, belonging and storytelling reflective

Mental Health Awareness Month: The Mind Behind the Mood By Riley Long, Mental Health Professional Specializing in Cognitive Functioning

May 7, 2025

Explore Mental Health Awareness Month through the lens of cognitive functioning. Riley Long, a mental health professional, shares insight into executive function, attention, memory, and how brain-based support can transform emotional well-being. Learn why mental health is more than just mood—it’s about how your brain works.

What Aspire Mentoring Is Doing Right in Longview, Texas: Purposeful Pairings and No One Left Behind

May 7, 2025

Purposeful Pairings and No One Left Behind: How Aspire Mentoring Is Changing Lives in Longview, Texas
Meta Description: Discover how Aspire Mentoring in Longview, TX creates intentional mentor-mentee matches and ensures unmatched youth are never left behind. With personalized pairing, local engagement, and family-centered outreach, Aspire is redefining youth mentorship.
Keywords: Aspire Mentoring Longview TX, youth mentoring program East Texas, personalized mentoring, unmatched mentees, community-based mentorship, mentoring nonprofit, child development support, mentor mentee matching, family involvement youth programs

The Power of the Pencil: Writing a Bigger Story at Region 7

May 5, 2025

In 2023, Casey Muze brought rhythm, resilience, and trauma-informed music therapy to Region 7 Education Service Center—an influential hub serving school districts across East Texas. During a transformative two-day workshop, educators explored cognitive development strategies, emotional regulation through drumming, and classroom tools tailored for neurodivergent students. A now-iconic photo of Casey holding a giant pencil over an oversized sheet of paper captures the heart of the moment—a bold reminder that in education, we all have the power to write a bigger, more impactful story.

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Building Better Questions: What I Learned from LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and Michael Brown

May 5, 2025

Unlock deeper team insights, boost creativity, and transform your problem-solving approach with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®. In this blog, learn how facilitator Michael Brown uses hands-on building techniques to help groups uncover meaningful answers, enhance communication, and activate both cognitive and emotional growth. Discover why this method levels the playing field — giving every voice, from CEO to janitor, a powerful seat at the table.

Little Minds, Big Lessons: How Everyday Conversations Shape Young Boys’ Grow

May 3, 2025

What does a conversation about AM and PM, a list of tasks, and a moment of gratitude have in common? In this blog, we explore how everyday dialogue with boys under 10 can build emotional awareness, focus, and confidence. Discover how small interactions—when rooted in presence and encouragement—can lead to big developmental breakthroughs in the minds of young kings.

For the Moms of Young Men — Let’s Talk About Mentorship Before the Fall Semester Starts

April 30, 2025

Moms — this one’s for your son. 👑

Before the fall semester begins, give him something that school can’t:
✅ Mentorship
✅ Emotional strength
✅ Leadership from within

Crowned & Called is a 5-session summer mentorship experience for young men ages 14–22 — designed to equip them with real tools for real life.

He’s not just preparing for classes.
He’s preparing for manhood.
Let’s make sure he’s ready.

📲 Register now:
📧 Questions? Email Casey directly at cmuze@avenuespeak.info

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The Royal Speaker: The Rhythm That Carried Him Home

April 23, 2025

🟣 Before the Stage, There Was the Floor.

Before I had the words to explain what I was feeling…
I had rhythm.

Before I knew what healing meant…
I had rhythm.

And before the world handed me titles, microphones, or stages…
I had a spoon in one hand and a pot in the other —
playing my way into peace.

What looked like noise to others was my first form of therapy.
Every day, for one hour, I was allowed to return to those same pots and pans.
That daily rhythm helped me regulate, express, and breathe.
It saved me long before I ever knew what I was being saved from.

I didn’t learn healing in a textbook —
I learned it barefoot on a kitchen floor in Longview, Texas.

And today, I carry that same rhythm into schools, memory care communities, mental health spaces, and stages across the country.
Because rhythm still speaks where words fall short.

🟣 This is the pulse of healing.

👉 Learn more about my journey and programs at caseymuze.com

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The Pulse of Healing: How Rhythm Reconnects What Trauma Divides

April 21, 2025

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🟣 **The Pulse of Healing**
A Rhythm-Based Workshop for Trauma Recovery and Mental Wellness

We all carry stories — some joyful, some painful. But trauma has a way of silencing the parts of us that most need a voice.

As a mental health professional and therapeutic drumming facilitator, I’ve seen that sometimes talk therapy isn’t enough. Some memories are older than words… but rhythm can reach them.

That’s the heart behind *The Pulse of Healing* — a transformative experience using **bilateral drumming** to help release emotional tension, process trauma, and reconnect with the body.

This isn’t about playing music — it’s about **moving through pain and finding peace** in a rhythm that brings your mind and heart back into alignment.

💜 Whether you’re dealing with grief, anxiety, burnout, or just feeling stuck — you’re not alone.
Let’s heal, one beat at a time.

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**Click here to learn more or book a session:**
https://caseymuze.com/#drummer

#PulseOfHealing #DrummingForMentalHealth #CaseyMuze #BilateralHealing #TraumaRecovery #MindBodyConnection

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You Don’t Just Hear the Work of Casey Muze — You Feel It

April 18, 2025

I need you to know — Casey Muze doesn’t just *play drums*. He creates moments that *move* people.

With a djembe in his hand and purpose in his heart, Casey steps into classrooms, care homes, conferences, and community spaces — not to perform, but to heal. To guide. To invite people into transformation through rhythm.

Whether it’s a child discovering their voice, a veteran releasing years of silence, or an elder reconnecting with a lost memory… the beat speaks. And Casey listens.

That’s why he wears the title *“The Royal Speaker”* — because every session he leads reminds people of their worth, their voice, and their power.

This is more than music.
It’s therapy.
It’s neuroscience.
It’s hope.
And it *feels* like coming home.

🟣 Learn more about the mission and magic behind the rhythm:
👉 [caseymuze.com](https://caseymuze.com)
#CaseyMuze #TheRoyalSpeaker #DrummingWithPurpose #MentalHealthMatters #HealingThroughRhythm #Neurodiversity #MusicTherapy

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