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Sunday Singalong: Winter’s On the Way
Winter doesn't officially begin until December 22 this year -- a mere 3 days before Christmas. This throws my students off every year; when it starts getting cold in November, they tell me that it's winter (and understandably so). That's why this song came to be. As...
Friday Fave: The 12 Apps of Christmas
People often ask for my advice when it comes to useful music-related iPad apps. I've given my fair share of recommendations, but luckily there are more seasoned iPad users than I who so generously share their knowledge with me! Fellow music therapist Bonnie Hayhurst...
Music for a Cause
I first learned of a neurological disorder called Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum (ACC) a few years back, when a mother of a child with ACC contacted me to tell me how much her son enjoyed my music. Sandie and I have kept in touch since then, and she writes a...
My Fave Holiday Music Memory (What’s Yours?)
This picture basically sums up my childhood (well, minus the ridiculous sweater and growing-out-the-bangs hairstyle) -- me getting ready for yet another holiday performance, which my poor, tortured brother is forced to sit through. His face really says it all, don't...
How I Stay Productive…Even When I’m Sick
This past weekend was a bit of a bummer for me. I started losing my voice in the middle of the week, and woke up on Saturday with a full-blown cold. Turns out I'm not the only one: when Michelle, Kimberly, and I got together via Skype to record this month's episode of...
Sunday Singalong: Six White Boomers
I am pleased to welcome another special guest to the "Sunday Singalong" series: Michelle Erfurt! Michelle contacted me early Saturday morning, asking if she could share one of her favorite Christmas tunes here at Listen & Learn. And since I'm battling a...
Friday Fave: Breakfast With Santa
One of my favorite December traditions is providing music activities for children at my church's "Breakfast With Santa" event. This year's breakfast is happening tomorrow, and it will be my 4th time putting on those reindeer antlers and making music with lots of...
Making Musical Gifts with Students
Now that Thanksgiving is over, I know what I'll be hearing about from my students throughout the next couple of weeks: the next major holiday! Whether they celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, giving and receiving gifts is an important topic for almost all of them. I do...
Cyber Monday Music Sale!
While I'm not a fan of Black Friday, I must admit that I love Cyber Monday (its online counterpart). You've no doubt seen sales and deals popping up all over the internet, and Listen & Learn Music is no exception. Starting now through Friday, all of my digital...