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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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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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Fear of failure is a universal human experience. Part of my job as a music
teacher is to arm my students to battle this fear, because failing is a
necessary stage of every achievement.
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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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Make Fall projects to decorate your mantel, front porch, doors, whatever. These projects are easy to put together; some can be used year-round for any season. Also, some of the decor is made with nonpermanent products, making it simple to reuse the pieces as they were originally or decorate them for another season. 1. Flannel...
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I'm a baby boomer born in 1954 into the boomer generation. I remember the Cuban Missile Crisis, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, the first space walk, and so much more. I also recall many fun things I miss. Here is my partial list. If you are a baby boomer, chime in...
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Create a unique farmhouse style upcycled candle holder or jewelry holder using salvaged items. My favorite thing to do is put together fun home decor using parts and pieces I’ve picked up at junk shops and thrift stores. You can make a candle holder, too, and you don’t need a big junk stash. There is...
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Add the charm of vintage lanterns to your home decor, and learn how to style and display these classic treasures for a cozy ambiance. Adding spring flowers, nautical decor, or candles to the lanterns is simple, and the decorations can be changed with the seasons. Did you pick a favorite? I’m a pushover for nautical...
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In the midst of a turbulent world, we feel a bit guilty trying to be happy,
or even just trying to be normal. Does it make a difference what we do?
What’s the point of even doing anything at all?
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Hey Guys, Hubby and I just got back from a week long vacation/work thing. We went to Niagara Falls for a couple of days then we went to a convention for me, about blogging stuff. So the first photo is me and hubby at the Falls. We drove from Tennessee to Niagara Falls and since...
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I painted this chest of drawers about 6 weeks ago and just now got everything together for this post. It’s been a lazy Summer around here or a busy Summer depending on how you look at it. I chose off-white latex paint for the chest then distressed the paint and applied a light coat of...
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If seasonal house cleaning and decluttering seem merely a tedious chore for some homeowners, they may want to rethink how and why they approach their cleaning house jobs this spring. For those planning to clean their house this spring, the benefits may be more than tidier spaces and sparkling surfaces. Research has shown that all...
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Small wood crates come in handy for all sorts of things. From chic storage solutions to charming decor accents, discover how to transform ordinary crates into stunning pieces for your home. A lot of cool projects here. Did you pick a favorite? Don’t leave before checking out …..13 Ways To Upcycle Old Quilts Thanks for...
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Garage sales boast treasures disguised as everyday articles. Seasoned bargainers know what to look for when perusing garage sales for loot. Below are ten instances of garage sale findings that gained individuals a generous sum of money, according to the internet. 1. The Hobbit At a local estate sale, a neighborhood resident picked up a...
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