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Thank You, Mom
Holidays and special events make choosing a song topic so easy. With Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, there was no question as to this week's subject matter. There's not much to write about this song that the lyrics don't already say -- the main message I wanted to...
Friday Fave: Bohemian Rhapsody Made Cute
Truth time: I just returned home from vacation last night, and am feeling incredibly overwhelmed by my inbox, to-do list, and afternoon of music therapy sessions and lessons. That being said, here's a fun video my husband sent my way last week that made me smile....
You Can Strum Too
For most of my students, the guitar is an object of fascination. They want to hear it, touch it, and most of all, they want to play it. But as much as many of them want to strum those strings, there's usually a bit of apprehension before they go for it. During a music...
Friday Fave: R&R in the Florida Keys
"Key Largo, Montego, baby why don't we go..." The song Kokomo by the Beach Boys has been running through my head for the past week as I get ready to head down to Key Largo tomorrow! That's the resort where we're staying after a quick day at South Beach and overnight...
“One Third Down” Celebration and Giveaway!
How is it possible that 2012 is a third of the way over already!? This year has flown by...probably because I have been so busy writing and recording all the songs you see pictured above! To celebrate the first third of what has already proven to be a great year, I'm...
Going On a Car Ride!
As a kid, I absolutely LOVED long car rides. My brother and I found ways to entertain ourselves for hours at a time, which was lucky for our parents. But I know very well that we were probably the exception, and most parents don't have it quite as easy as mine did....
Friday Fave: Love is a Four-Letter Word
Let me preface this post by admitting that I would buy anything recorded by Jason Mraz (and I have...I own all of his albums, including the live ones and EPs). I've been a super fan since I first heard "The Remedy" play on the radio during my freshman year of college;...
I Can Do It By Myself
A fellow music therapist recently posted on a Facebook forum that he was in search of songs or interventions about performing tasks independently. I commented that I couldn't think of any off the top of my head, but that it sounded like a great topic for a Listen...
Just Make It a Habit
Way back in 2008, one of my New Year's resolutions was to wake up at 5 am every day and go to the gym. I was getting married in August, and looking great in my wedding dress was excellent motivation. So on January 2nd I dragged my tired behind to the gym. And it was...