We’re always looking for ways to inspire our students, yes? I think a big part of the equation for inspiring others is being inspired ourselves. When we are passionate about what we do, this can really light a fire for […]
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This is a wonderful collection of advice from Ira Glass, writer and host of This American Life. It’s great advice to the young songwriters that I trained last week, and even continues to be good advice for me though more
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I rarely pre-order a book, but the new book by Jonah Lehrer Imagine: How Creativity Works intrigues me enough that I pre-ordered today. It’s set to be released in just days, March 19th. I read the very interesting essay How to
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I have read many theological discussions and defenses of the arts, and I am always torn in my response to them. For one thing, it saddens me when we feel the need to justify art by making it serve some
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When a giant figure like Steve Jobs dies, everyone feels a need to comment. Of course, writing or commenting often helps us process our grief and shock in sad moments like these. Â But, sifting through the volume of comments and
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I bought a book last weekend called Art & Fear: Observations on the perils (and rewards) of artmaking. Â I have yet to determine if it’s a good book, but there have been a number of good points made that I
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While this is not necessarily inspirational, it does remind me that it is normal if the process of composing is often difficult, tiring, and taxing. Â It also made me chuckle. Â Here is a reflection on writing from Gene Fowler: Writing
Quite a few people commented and sent me messages about the life-altering quote from G. K. Chesterton on repetition. Â I thought it might be good to tell you the source of this in case you want to read this fantastic
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At a recent conference, Betty Todd Smith, a wonderful conference presenter said, “Children never tire of repetition. It is we adults who hate the monotony of repetition.” Â That sentence really struck a chord with me as a piano teacher. Â I
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I struggle with distractions like everyone else, but as an entreprenuer and self-employed individual, distractions can mean a loss of money or the slowing of a project. Â I thought Seth Godin had a great explanation for my specific situation: One
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The Great Fuzzy Event of 2026!
You will not believe what we released at this premier event! Four new Fuzzies solos, a new and FREE incentive program, summer ideas, new resources and so much more! Even the replay is super fun!
