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Our Day At Artists 4 Altruism Event
We had a fun day at Artists 4 Altruism yesterday. A huge thank you to Alison Neuman for all the work she did to make this event happen. Hover cursor over pictures to see names and details. ARTISTS 4 ALTRUISM … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Health, Music/Art, Writing
Tagged #AFI2017, #GuestSpeakers, #yegcharity, #yegevent, Artists 4 Altruism, caricature, Dream Write Publishing, fitness, games, guest speakers, KRIPSiE
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Asturias (Leyenda) by Isaac Albeniz on Classical Guitar and Piano
A year ago, I had the privilege of hearing Tariq Harb play live in Edmonton during the Edmonton Classical Guitar Society (ECGS) concert season. He played Asturias, a popular guitar piece that I have held dear since the 1980s when … Continue reading
Posted in Music/Art
Tagged Asturias (Leyenda), classical guitar, Isaac Albeniz, music video, piano
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Today’s Writing Song No. 32
2017 TODAY’S WRITING SONGS all 32 days Plus additions from 2019 2017 Today’s Writing Songs Playlist (on YouTube) CALIFORNIA NIGHTS — Best Coast
Childhood Among the Trees
On the warm summer night of August 2, 2017 at the Qualico Patio Series live outdoor music show set behind Festival Place in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Folk* band Scott Cook and the Second Chances had a way of getting into … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Music/Art
Tagged child development, childhood, creativity, essential experiences, folk music, lifespan, music video, musician, poetry, resilience, resiliency, song lyrics
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Music Therapy 1
Music therapy, as defined by yours truly: Music that, by individual taste and selection, is good for the mind, heart, and soul, restoring balance to thoughts, body systems, attitude, and outlook. Music regenerates the mind and body, contributes to creativity, … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Life, Music/Art
Tagged creative writing, Disappear, health benefits, hoobastank, lifestyle, music, music therapy, music video, writing music
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Welcome Back, Alison Neuman!
Returning author, playwright, choreographer, and lyricist Alison Neuman has some news for us in our continuing 2017 Where Are They Now? series. Last year, she mentioned that two producers were interested in working together to reproduce her musical and play … Continue reading
Posted in Author Q&A, Music/Art, Publishing, Writing
Tagged books, Fringe Festival, interview, lyricist, music CD, play, playwright, theater, theatre, where are they now
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Coming Up: the “Where Are They Now?” Series
Announcement Last year, I ran a series of international interviews showcasing a number of authors, artists, and educators. In the first part of 2017, I also posted several guest posts. The compiled links for the interviews and guest posts are … Continue reading
Posted in Author Q&A, Music/Art, Publishing, Writing
Tagged awards, books, creativity, guest posts, interviews, July update, progress, where are they now
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June 2017 Roundup: Music
While I am away from my blog this week, I have selected and scheduled articles from several categories. A different theme will post each day. Today’s roundup theme is music. Music Music as a Barometer of Your Well-Being Playing … Continue reading
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Tagged brain, education, guitar, love of music, music, music video, recital, well-being, writing music
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June 2017 Roundup: Events
While I am away from my blog this week, I have selected and scheduled articles from several categories. A different theme will post each day. Today’s roundup theme is events. Below are selected articles. Events Guitar Recital 2017 50-Hour Read-A-Thon … Continue reading
Posted in Events, June 2017 Roundup, Music/Art, Writing
Tagged 50-hour read-a-thon, author events, authors, guitar recital, writer's retreat
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