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Feb 18, 20172 min read

And the Cellists Came to Blows Over a Grand Pause…

Well… They didn’t actually come to blows over the grand pause… But they were close. There were words, that is for sure! Fighting words!...

Oct 2, 20163 min read

Turning Down my Dream Job: A Dissertation Death Story (Sort of)

I was sitting in my favorite coffee shop working on my dissertation, and gradually my mind started drifting to this past week with my...

Jun 13, 20162 min read

Teaching Love, One Note at a Time

I know I shouldn’t be writing on my blog right now… Not at 8:20 am when I have students coming in so soon. But I can’t help myself. I...

Jun 1, 20164 min read

The Power of Even a Drop of Critical Pedagogy

Every day, many anxious students tap their feet, drum their fingers, and hum throughout “core” classes, anticipating the much favored...

May 24, 20164 min read

My Best Concert Ever!!! A Positive Shift in Culture

Okay friends… Seriously… I can hardly contain my enthusiasm for this upcoming concert as I sit here writing this blog post!!! It’s not...

Aug 8, 20152 min read

Music, Mind, and Education – A Book Review

Music, Mind, and Education is an enjoyable and easy read for any Music Education enthusiast. Swanwick takes the reader on a journey...

Jul 21, 20153 min read

Carrots & Cupcakes & Concerts, Oh My!

I am so happy you are reading this post tonight! This is my 21st post in a row, and they say that it takes 21 days to build a habit. So...

Jul 20, 20154 min read

The Big Fish Little Pond Effect

Have you ever been a big fish in a little pond? I had a student once who was an enormous fish in this teeny tiny pond of little...