I really, really love the holiday season, with all of its joys and wonders.
I enjoy the anticipation of seeing a loved one’s face when they open a gift and find something they had deeply desired but did not expect to receive due to the high cost or time-expenditure involved in obtaining it.
As a musician, I [...]
Archive for December, 2008
A New Life Experience – Burglary 101
Posted in FYI, Family, Holidays, Just for Grownups, Kindermusik, On the Flip Side on December 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
A Boomwhacking Christmas
Posted in Christmas, Classical Music, FYE - For Your Enjoyment, Video Clips, tagged music, Classical Music, Christmas, boomwhackers, handbells, hand chimes, Christmas carols, Carol of the Bells, Nutcracker Suite, Tchaikovsky on December 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I love, love, love Boomwhackers. If you haven’t ever heard of Boomwhackers, you are seriously deprived! Think handchimes with colorful, tuned PVC pipe – perfect for rambunctious, eager children looking for something fun and musical to do. I hope you enjoy the Christmas Boomwhackers. I know I *did*!
From Our House to Yours
Posted in Artistry, Christmas, FYE - For Your Enjoyment, Holidays, Video Clips, tagged Christmas, Merry Christmas, Nat King Cole, "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire", Mel Torme, The Christmas Song" on December 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Every year the Christmas Spirit seems to strike me at some point in time for no particular rhyme or reason. This past week has been so full of activities that were holiday-related that I guess I shouldn’t be surprised it’s struck tonight.
Whatever the reason, I share this video with you of one of my all-time favorites, [...]
The Magic of Music
Posted in Benefits, Benefits of Music, FYE - For Your Enjoyment, Jazz, Special Needs, Video Clips, tagged autism music benefits of music special needs Kindermusi, autistic, blind, duet, improvisation, Jazz, music, musical savant, Piano, piano student, savant on December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve seen this kind of thing before. I know how music can change a person’s life. I’ve seen it up close and personal in our own family. But it never fails to amaze me when I see it again - changing someone else’s life – especially in such a dramatic way. Enjoy!
