Thank you to Mormon.org and their #LightTheWorld 2016 Christmas campaign for partnering with me on this post! Going Christmas caroling can be an …
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Music Can Change Your Whole Day Around
Today was a day filled with Halloween parties. I will admit that I get a bit selfish sometimes on my days off of work because I have so much to do and …
Should You Let Your Kid Quit Music Lessons?
A couple of days ago, Sophia had her very last violin lesson. Yes, you read that right. I let her quit music lessons after four years of sticking it …
Ten Reasons Your Child Isn’t Practicing–And What You Can Do About It
Are you shelling out the big bucks for music lessons only to have your child not practice? We sacrifice so much so that our children can have good …
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Five Tips to Help Your Children Practice
In our household, music takes a high priority. Not only does it make our living for us, it is what makes life worthwhile (in our humble musician …
Six Christmas Printables Based on Beloved Christmas Carols
As a singer, I love Christmas. My favorite carols to sing aren't the ones about Santa Claus or Frosty the Snowman, though they are definitely fun. My …
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To Be The Giver of a Gift
In the dressing room before my performance on Saturday Night of Mahler's "Um Mitternacht." The final moments before I perform are usually spent …
Ode to My New Teenage Daughter
Yesterday (well, since it's now past midnight, two days ago), Bria turned the big one three. Thirteen. What has my life come to? I am not old …
Violin Lullabies: A Review and a Giveaway
Hello! I've been a busy girl this last month, and I simply have not found the time to sit down and blog. But that's okay, because I have lots …
In Which I Overanalyze Les Miserables, the Film
The Oscars were last night, and Les Miserables came to a theatre near me just in the nick of time. Living in a small town like mine can be …
Movers, Dreamers, and Risk-Takers
I'm a wee bit late posting this book review. I have lots of reasons. I was out of town all weekend for the sitzprobe, piano tech, dress …
Scales before Screens
So, here's the scoop on electronics and practicing... I hate, HATE, hate (and yes, I am aware that hate is a strong word) the way my children are …