Once Upon A Time…

  Happy New Year! “Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne?” Curiously, because of interest in the history on this old New Years melody, I found the definition of...
Believe

Believe

Nurture Harps:  Jill Weaver, Kristen Moncayo, Lindsay Nielson and Justine Turcotte We attended a fantastic celebration of music last night! The Mellodaires and Melody Men of St. Anthony, ID presented their annual Christmas performance. The choir sang “Let It Snow”,...
Making A List, Checking It Twice

Making A List, Checking It Twice

Ahhhh…..Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is near, Black Friday shopping makes everyone cheer! Trimmed trees can be seen in the windows at night, While lights are strung gaily, giving radiance bright. Silver Bells toll from the towers above, Warmth for the season...
Stille Nacht – Silent Night

Stille Nacht – Silent Night

The Christmas season seems to fly by and as I mentioned a couple weeks ago, I’ve been listening to and playing whatever Christmas music I can get my hands on.  Today, however, I had an interesting thought occur.  What is the story behind the legendary “Silent Night”?...
Feeling Extra Blessed!

Feeling Extra Blessed!

November marks the beginning of the holiday season. Typically the first Tuesday in November is set aside to vote. Veterans Day is always the 11th, then Thanksgiving weekend, the super long, four-day weekend brings lots of smiles and full bellies. Do we actually take...
Who Loves Christmas Music?

Who Loves Christmas Music?

Maybe it’s a bad habit, maybe it’s not.  I start playing piano Christmas music in September.  I even pick the Christmas Choir music early September.  The beauty of the Christmas season is made complete with music.  Everywhere you go from mid-November through the end...
You Had Me At Middle C!

You Had Me At Middle C!

Hello musicians and music lovers everywhere!  Welcome to my blog.  I’m very excited to share teaching tips, music resources, personal experiences and my own love of music with you.   When a person has time to search the web for music teaching ideas, they should find...