A Slight Diversion from Coaching Topics

Aug 16, 2021 | Blog

Normally I write about kids, life coaching and what I’m experiencing with my music students but today I was compelled to write about something that transcends both my worlds as a life coach and musician.  It may take a bit to get to the point but...

Reading is Fundamental!

May 20, 2021 | Blog

I’m sure I’m showing my age but who else remembers the RIF* “Reading is Fundamental” commercials on TV in the 70s/80s?  “Once a child learns to read, the world becomes an open book!” I grew up reading everything I could get my hands on:  Nancy...

Teen Girls and Nutrition

May 17, 2021 | Blog

This is such a huge subject and it’s not likely to hit everything in one post but I want to open the discussion since the topic has been swirling around since…forever.  I finally decided to write about it because I’ve now talked with two friends whose...

Teens Need ZZZZZZZZs

May 9, 2021 | Blog, Teen Culture

This week, I encountered two music students who were not their usual “on-the-ball selves” during their private lessons.  After observing them make a few mistakes that they normally wouldn’t make and a whole lot of yawning, I asked each girl if she was...

Reflections from “COVID Conversations”

Mar 1, 2021 | Blog

This weekend I had the pleasure of leading a small group of middle school girls in a “COVID Conversations” workshop. It was my first student workshop that was health-related, rather than music-related. I was excited and nervous but ready. You see, I had finally...