Marsha's Bio​

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Marsha and the Positrons are a DC-based kindie band specializing in fun songs about science and how the world works with positive social messages! They feature Marsha Goodman-Wood (vocals & guitar), Ayanna Gallant (percussion & vocals), and David Durst (keys)! Other players include Kurt Kratch (bass) and Eddie Hartness (drum kit). Marsha is a former cognitive neuroscientist, as well as an award-winning songwriter, known for her clever original songs mixing science facts with messages about kindness and friendship. Their music has won a Parents’ Choice Foundation Gold Award, two National Parenting Products Awards, and various songwriting awards. Marsha and the Positrons songs are playful, educational, and entertaining for kids and grown-ups!

Marsha is also a teaching artist with Wolf Trap and has taught various music classes for babies and toddlers, as well as music and drama for preschool and elementary students. She loves singing jazz & blues standards, has written and directed musicals for preschool and elementary students, and sometimes draws on her neuroscience training giving talks on music and the brain. Marsha always brings positive energy and playfulness to the stage and classroom, and loves to inspire curiosity about science through her music!