Thank you – With Gratitude for YOU!

Dear Friends, For over 40 years, my life followed the academic calendar. There were three truths that held true: - The beginning of the year is September. School starts after Labor Day. - The year ends...

AT, Kodály and Whole 30! (oh my)

Every music teacher has their own way of teaching. In my first college music methodology class, it was clear to me that I had a strong attraction to Kodály teaching. I love its clear sequences, and the...

How is Kodály teaching like the Whole 30 Diet?

Every music teacher has their own way of teaching. Sometimes, it takes us a long time to decide what methodology is right for us. Sometimes, if you’re like me, you know right away. From my first introductory...

30-Day Challenges

I never even considered participating in a 30-day challenge before January of 2019. The idea of trying to do something intensely in front of others in a group for a whole month just intimidated the heck...

What is "Success?"

“The foundation of greatness is honoring the small things of the present moment, ​instead of pursuing the idea of greatness.” – Eckhart Tolle ​ I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be...