The Pat Kenny Show How music and arts are surviving in Ukraine
Dec 8, 2025
Chloe Craft, a reporter for Hot Press, shares her eye-opening experiences in wartime Ukraine, where she discovered the resilience of music and arts amidst chaos. Despite ongoing bombardments, children continue their Suzuki lessons, finding solace and emotional relief through music. Chloe highlights the importance of community and parental involvement in their education, as well as the flourishing Ukrainian Suzuki Association. The underground performance of 'Carol of the Bells' serves as a poignant reminder of hope and continuity in the face of adversity.
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Children Learning Underground
- Natalia Koptinkova kept her Suzuki academy running in Kyiv despite ongoing bombardments and sheltering in the metro at night.
- Chloe Craft watched children aged three to 14 attend lessons and even sleep in the metro between raids.
Include Parents As Active Partners
- Involve parents in music education to provide emotional support and routine during crises.
- Use teaching methods that make parents active partners to offer stability for children amid conflict.
Music Builds Community And Resilience
- The Suzuki method offers more than technique; it creates emotional support and community during war.
- Music acts as a bridge between life before and during the conflict, preserving normalcy for families.