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How Do You Learn New Music?
I'm always learning new music, whether it's for a music therapy session, voice student, performance or gig. Many times I might have the words or lead sheet with chords in front of me, but not necessarily the melody line -- which means I need to have it down pretty...
Get Yourself a Snack Pack (It’s Free!)
What better way to start the week than with a free download? Better yet, a free download from one of my favorite children's musicians? If you haven't already, go grab Justin Roberts' Snack Pack EP from Amazon. Big shout-out to my friend Lisa Casciola, who not only...
Sunday Singalong: Remembering 9/11
On September 11, 2001, I was getting ready for my first class of the day when I heard the news on the Today Show, just as it was happening. I watched as the second plane hit the Word Trade Center, and then I went to class. The rest of that day is a blur; all I...
Friday Fave: A Blue Kind of Day
Today is the first completely and utterly BLUE day we've seen in months. When I say blue, I don't mean blue skies; I mean blue as in clouds and pouring rain. A real bummer of a day, truth be told. So why in the world is this the topic of today's Friday Fave? Well for...
Back to School Makes for Better Students
A funny thing happens when my students go back to school: they become more focused and dedicated musicians. Am I the only one who has noticed this? Of course, that's not to say my students are not focused and dedicated during the summer. But even I can admit that it's...
Brand New Key(s)
My search for a new keyboard has finally ended! As of Monday, I am the proud owner of the Casio Privia PX-130 -- my "brand new keys" as my friend called them in reference to the old country song, which I perform frequently at gigs. But to tell you the truth, the...
Guess Who Just Turned 3!
My little blog is growing up so fast. It seems like only yesterday that I was celebrating Listen & Learn's 2nd birthday, and now here we are kicking off year #3! Although technically L&L is still a toddler, I think it could qualify for old lady status in...
A Perfectly Lazy Labor Day
I'd like to tell you I've spent this beautiful holiday doing all kinds of productive things, but that is just not the case! Luckily I got enough done on Friday that I can allow myself a day of pure enjoyment. I started the day by picking up my new keyboard (yes, I...
Sunday Singalong: The September Song
I recorded this video yesterday, when the temperature was in fact pushing 100 degrees. Today, however, feels much more like September. This week's forecast is full of days like today, and as nice as it is outside, I'm sad to see summer come to an end. One of my...