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A Meeting of the MTRT Minds…in Florida!
The MTRT, better known as the Music Therapy Round Table, is a podcast hosted by myself, Michelle Erfurt, and Kimberly Sena Moore. We've been working together from our respective states (Illinois, Florida, and Missouri) for the last year and a half, and finally...
There Was An Old Lady Who Played the Bell
I'm a big fan of all the "old lady" books, including There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly and I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie. That old lady was the inspiration for today's song, which I wrote for my students to accompany bells of any kind. I incorporated...
10 Tips for the Gigging Musician
One of my favorite things about summer is playing gigs -- something I don't have much time for during the school year. I played my first gig ever back in 2008, and I'll admit it: I was a little clueless. But three years and countless gigs later, I have a much better...
iPad? Check!
I am one lucky girl! Not only did my family throw a super fun afternoon cookout for my birthday, but they also gave me an iPad 2 (with a pink smart cover). It was delivered to my husband's office today, so I can't wait to open it up and start playing with it this...
Hey, Hey…It’s My Birthday!
As a birthday present to myself, I'm taking a break from the usual "Sunday Singalong" video -- mainly because I haven't had a chance to make one this week! After wrapping up my last day of work on Thursday, doing double duty as maid of honor and vocalist in a wedding...
Friday Fave: My Best Friend’s Wedding
My best friend Katie is getting married tonight! I am so excited to be her maid of honor, just like she was for me in my Friday evening wedding almost three years ago (as pictured above). Not only do I have the responsibilities that go along with being maid of honor...
Studio Renovation: Progress Update #5
Thankfully, I'm a little more calm posting this update than I was last time! That looooong to-do list has been tackled and (mostly) conquered, which means I actually have some progress to share with you today. I'm going to post the full album of pictures on my...
Sayonara, Studio!
On Friday afternoon, the spring session ended and I taught my LAST LESSON EVER in the original Music Therapy Connections studio. My lovely student Grace was happy to pose in a few pictures commemorating the occasion and showing off the extremely empty digs. The very...
Memorial Day is For…
...honoring those who have served our country. ...spending time with the ones we love. ...yummy food on the grill. ...kicking off the summer! I hope you're lucky enough to have as beautiful weather as I do on this Memorial Day. I'm getting...