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Friday Fave: The Most Productive Day Ever
This is the intention I have set for today, because I have no other choice but to complete every item on the long to-do list I composed before bed last night. Here's the thing: being in total control of my day-to-day schedule is harder than I thought it would be. I'm...
To Teach, Or Not To Teach
Before I go on, let me qualify that title: whether or not I will continue teaching lessons is NOT the question. But it's a curious topic amongst music therapists. Yesterday, I had a brief conversation with one of my music therapist friends about teaching lessons. It...
Spotify = Total Game Changer
I freely admit that I am a total junkie when it comes to technology -- particularly technology that I can use to make my work easier. I have highlighted a few of these in the recent past (Music Teacher's Helper, Dropbox, Gigbook) and now I'm adding another to that...
Friday Fave: A Fantastic First Week!
After writing on Monday about my first day back to work (and official full-time self-employment), I was hoping today's "Friday Fave" would be a celebration of a successful first week back. And guess what: it is! I still have today's lessons and music therapy sessions...
8 Songs for the School Day
Going back to school at the end of the summer is a big adjustment for most kids. I know not only from the experience of working in a school setting for 4 years, but also from talking with my students' parents as they are in the midst of this transition right now. The...
Excuses, Excuses
One of the things I secretly look forward to at each lesson I teach is hearing the clever (and sometimes not-so-clever) excuses my students come up with to explain why they haven't practiced. I think I get such a kick out of them because I was once in their shoes: a...
The Keyboard Search is On
Okay, people: I need your help! The time has finally come to buy a new portable keyboard. The hand-me-down Yamaha my mom gave me a couple years ago has served its purpose, and will continue to do so in my studio's waiting room, but I'm in the market for an upgrade....
Here We Go!
Early morning workout? Check! Coffee? Check! Game plan? Check! Am I ready to get back to work today or what? Check! After two long, lazy weeks of vacation, the thought of seeing all of my students this week makes me giddy with excitement. Not only does teaching...
Friday Fave: Giggin’ Out
One thing I look forward to every summer is having the time to play a few gigs here and there. I very rarely get to do so during the school year (although I'm hoping that changes with my new schedule this year), so it's been a special treat to perform around town...