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{10 Years of L&L} Year 4: 2011
I look back fondly upon Year 4 of Listen & Learn Music, because for the first time, I started to consider it as part of my job rather than just a fun hobby. Since I was completely self-employed at this point, I had the freedom to spend my days writing new songs...
{10 Years of L&L} Year 3: 2010
I was enthusiastic about Listen & Learn Music from day one, but in Year 3, I took things to the next level. I decided to post EVERY SINGLE DAY for an entire year, and as crazy as that might have sounded, I actually did it. I had plenty of experiences that year to...
{10 Years of L&L} Year 2: 2009
2009 brought a lot of changes in my personal and professional life. My husband and I bought a new house, got a puppy, and I transitioned my private practice from being in my clients' homes to having my own home studio, all while continuing to work at my full-time...
Bringing Fall Into Your Sessions & Classes
Pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters, apple picking, the crisp air and the crunchy leaves……yup, I’m dreaming of fall! Here in New England I can already feel the season changing, which means fall is coming soon and it’s time to prepare some goal-oriented fall-themed...
{GGB 73} Being the Boss: Hiring, Managing a Team, & Other Tough Stuff
We talk pretty often on the podcast about running our own businesses and the challenges associated with it. One of the BIGGEST challenges is being a boss -- deciding when the time is right to grow our team, conducting interviews, completing the hiring process, and...
Join Me in Celebrating 10 Years of Listen & Learn Music!
Right around this time back in 2008, I hit "publish" on my very first blog post here at Listen & Learn Music. I was a brand new, bright-eyed music therapist, eager to share the songs I was writing and hoping to connect with other new professionals like myself....
ABCs and 123s: Songs that Make Learning Easy!
One of the most inspiring aspects of working with children is witnessing their learning and growth. At the beginning of the year, it’s important to assess what my students know, and where extra support would be beneficial. These fun and goal-oriented songs address...
{GGB 72} Braving Back to School Season
This week’s topic was a no-brainer for two moms who also work with school-aged children. It’s back to school time, which comes with a whole lot of excitement, overwhelm, challenges, and planning. In this episode, I’m talking about what it’s like as a total newbie with...
Off to Kindergarten!
The day we've been anticipating all summer -- some more eagerly than others -- finally arrived: my son Parker's first day of kindergarten. (Seriously, though...wasn't I just writing his birth story!?) When I asked Parker this morning if he was nervous about his first...