Everything you do, everywhere you go, you can gather ideas. Train yourself to keep your eyes and ears open at all times. Tune in your sense of smell, your sense of taste. Keep all your sense acute and listening. Write […]
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I’m sure I am not the only creative who has had a great idea, told myself that I would remember it for later, promptly forgot it, and then bemoaned the fact that I did not take time to write it
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When you have finished a real effort of a major book [or music], you cannot start a major book the next day. At least you cannot start more than the first few pages. I usually make a start and then
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The concentration of a small child at play is analogous to the concentration of the artist of any discipline. In real play, which is real concentration, the child is not only outside time, he is outside himself. He has thrown
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This year, I’d like to start a new series of posts called “Inspiration Point” where I will share some of the words and experiences that inspire me. Here is one of my hopes for the new year: Famous by Naomi
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In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Sue Shellenbarger wrote about what makes kids creative. In the article, “A Box? Or a Spaceship? What Makes Kids Creative?” Shellenbarger gives excellent suggestions for parents on helping their children think creatively, make
If you belong to any of the online piano teacher forums, you will know what I mean when I say that I have benefited from so many wonderful ideas that have been shared in this venue. What’s been interesting to
Anyone interested in creativity and imagination will find some very useful posts on the blog of Derek Sivers. Derek is a musician and was the founder of CDBaby which became the largest seller of independent music on the web. Since
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Since the topic this week is encouraging creativity in our students at Christmas time, I thought I’d re-post the “Theme and Variations” challenge that we completed in my studio last year. It was great fun and there is still time
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Every few years, my students do a creative “Story in Sound” project for our Christmas recital. It is very easy to implement and the students and audience seem to enjoy it immensely. It’s not too late to do this for
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Perk Up Practice!
Autumn & Halloween Music
Grab your pumpkin spice latte and listen to composers talk about how to teach their newest autumn & Halloween music! Join hundreds of creative teachers for an uplifting time of encouragement & learning! New MACs released at this webinar!
