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Ever ask yourself, “Is this a good enough reason to skip my music lesson
this week? Or to let my kid skip their lesson?” Let me answer that question
for you.
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Any teacher who claims to be able to teach anything to anyone is either
deluded or predatory. That’s why I’m totally unashamed to say that there
are some people I can’t teach.
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If you’re not in the habit of singing but you want to get more comfortable
making music with your voice, try these tips for what, when, and where to
start singing.
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Could you be a professional musician? If you want to perform music at a
high level, and make a living doing it, you need to know what it takes to
grow and sustain a career. Working musicians tend to have a certain set of
qualities and abilities that allow them to succeed, and if you want to
level up from amateur to pro someday, you’ll need to have them, too.
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Do I have a bad voice?? It’s a common concern among beginner voice students
and inexperienced singers. Is this fear justified? Could someone have a
voice that’s just inherently not good?
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Perfectionists have a really hard time getting the help they need and
deserve, because they resist asking for it, and they’re reluctant to accept
help when it’s offered.
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Music teachers and parents share an important goal: the education of a
young musician. We both want the best outcome for the student, and we get
the best results when parent and teacher are on the same page about
lessons. Here are eight things that I, on behalf of all music teachers,
would want all parents to understand
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Do you have FOUTU - Fear of Using Things Up? Let me explain what it is, and
why it’s probably the reason you have a stack of pretty notebooks that
you’ve never actually written in.
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Some people seem to believe that no matter how much time you spend singing
or playing your instrument, you should be doing more. So, in my considered
opinion, how much should a musician practice?
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My family's favorite cheesy green chili ham dip has it all..........cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, ham, green chilies, and scallions. Some people get turned off when say canned ham but this isn't deviled ham. The ham is Hormel Smoke Ham. I have this recipe for you plus two more cheesy surprises! I cook when I'm...
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Isn't it funny that your bathroom is your first stop in the morning and last at night, yet when it comes to home decor, we often let our bathrooms take the backseat? Our bathrooms can be one of the most intimidating spaces to decorate. And for good reason: we don't want extra things cluttering the...
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These two-tone furniture makeovers will have you rethinking your painted furniture projects. It’s okay to paint old furniture especially if you showcase the original stained finish. If you’ve been here a while, you know I paint, usually everything. Lately, however, I have wanted to try to save at least part of the original look- talking...
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Antiqued paint finishes give furniture depth and character. You can buy furniture with an antique or aged look in furniture stores, but you can also achieve this antiqued finish yourself. Did any of these antique furniture makeovers inspire you? That’s it for me. Have a great day, Kathy
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This upcycle project includes an inexpensive thrift store find, succulents, and chocolate candy. What can be better than that? Plus today is Thrift Store Decor Tour Day and you guys know what that means. I bought the stand/holder with the three metal cups at the thrift store for $1.99. I think it's a condiment server,...
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Everyone enjoys a great garage sale story. Countless people have stories of garage sale triumphs, from purchasing hard-to-find items to obtaining expensive memorabilia for rock-bottom prices. Recently, these people came together in an online discussion to reveal the garage sale finds that still take their breath away. 1. An Underappreciated Guitar Often, unused and unappreciated...
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This is a very short post about selecting the right furniture knobs for your furniture makeovers or furniture refreshes. I painted the side table/nightstand back in November and couldn’t find knobs I really liked. I put these on and decided they would do. Several of you commented about the knobs and that they did not...
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When I spotted the desk at my favorite junk shop, I knew just how I would paint it. There was a pretty detail on the desk that I hoped to save from the paintbrush, and I did! I paid $40 for the desk. It had lost most of it's original drawer pulls but that wasn't...
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Create a DIY love sign using finds from your garage, junk drawer, or workshop. This is a fun piece to display for Valentine’s Day. I can keep the sign for next year or take the sign apart and use the pieces in another project. This is Thrift Store Decor Tour Day, and we have nine...
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These Easter craft projects are made with various items, including upcycled Ball jars, recycled light fixture globes, junk treasures, and new craft supplies. Take these ideas and make them your own. Easter Crafts for Spring Decorating Easter is right up there with Christmas for cool decor. I think I like Easter decorations because they are...
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Boho decor often features rattan, macrame, and colorful fabrics with ethnic patterns. I was a teen in the 1960s and loved boho fashion and eclectic decor, which was popular during the “hippy” era. I admit to being a fan of bold colors and Sarah’s Boho planters and the Bohemian Dreamcatcher are eye-catching! Do you have...
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