Category Archives: Big on: Music

Life’s Little Lessons from teaching music, playing music, and loving music!

STAYCATION

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

  Last weekend I was able to take some time to myself to regroup, reflect, and regenerate. Here is an exerpt from my post: The next morning, I slumbered late then absorbed myself in the news of the devestation in Japan. … Continue reading →

Posted in Big on: Music | Tagged , | Leave a comment

SILENT NIGHT

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtBtbVfu_dM

Posted in Big on: Music, Big on: Raising kids, Life Coach Tips | Tagged | 4 Comments

What child is this?

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

I went up to my sister’s house last night as the snow started coming down. My niece, Maddi and I were playing some Christmas pieces together when my sister happened to tape this improvised version of Greensleeves. I hope you enjoy!

Posted in Big on: Family, Big on: Music, Life Coach Tips | Tagged , , | 25 Comments

Tween Chronicles: Joy to the World

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

The other night I had four lovely tween girls at my house eating Mark’s homemade pizza and adding serious decibels to our already noisy house. For my own sanity I suggested we bundle up and take a walk around my … Continue reading →

Posted in Big on: Music, Big on: Raising kids, Life Coach Tips | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Chilling with my cello and Friesen

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

Last weekend I had an wonderful opportunity to reconnect with my music by taking a String Improv. Class with well-known Grammy award winning cellist, composer, and teacher Eugene Friesen. It was ahhh-mazing! I am revitalized and bursting with renewed excitement about … Continue reading →

Posted in Big on: Music, Life Coach Tips | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

The rest of the story………

Posted on July 13, 2010 by

Grace is recovering fine from the excitement of last week and babysitting camp! She had her first official “job” yesterday for an hour with the neighbor’s little boy. She came home soaked from head to toe because they were playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Big on: Music, Big on: Raising kids, Life Coach Tips | Tagged , | Leave a comment

LETTING GO OF A HAIRY SITUATION

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

I just got a haircut yesterday. Short. Really short. It was 90 degrees out, and I have been in need of a change, so I said “what the heck!” I loaded up the kids in the van with the promise … Continue reading →

Posted in Big on: Music, Big on: Raising kids, Big on: Writing, Life Coach Tips | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Da Da Boom Shoo Bop……

Posted on June 5, 2010 by

Yesterday marked my last day of the year teaching with the CMPD (Center for Music by People with Disabilities) program at a local middle school. I have been fortunate to be a musician in the program for ten years now … Continue reading →

Posted in Big on: Music, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

TWEEN CHRONICLES: FACING THE MUSIC

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

When I had children I knew that they would be musicians. I just knew. It runs in their blood on my side of the family, and you can’t escape it even if you try.  Traditionally, we seem to come out … Continue reading →

Posted in Big on: Music, Big on: Raising kids, Life Coach Tips | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

CLOSE YOUR EYES, JUST LISTEN

Posted on June 12, 2009 by

Close your eyes, just listen. That harmonica playing.  It is such a bright sound. Drawing in air, blowing out stress. Highs and lows, like life itself. The boy in the wheelchair forgets what he cannot do. Close your eyes, just … Continue reading →

Posted in Big on: Music, Life Coach Tips | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment