Piano Music in Movies
I love the piano. From the time I was 6 years old, the piano has been my favorite instrument. I have spent countless hours sitting at the keyboard playing, practicing, learning and losing myself in a...
View ArticleWhat’s Inside a Piano?
You know the sound a piano makes. You love the way it makes you feel when you hear a pianist really play the right notes with that special touch. You can easily tell the difference between a ‘real...
View ArticleBiographies for Kids
I will never forget my 4th grade introduction to biographies. Every morning before school started, I would stop by our school library on the way to my class and check out a new biography. Then I would...
View ArticleHow to Find a New Movie
Are you looking for a great movie to watch this weekend but you’re not really that excited about the newest releases? How about starting your search for a movie in a little different way? Think about...
View ArticleTurn DVDs into Cash
We love movies and music in our house. Back when we first got married we ended up collecting hundreds of cds and dvds. But over the years, our collections have changed. The kids are growing out of Leap...
View ArticleWhy Music Education Matters
This past week I had the opportunity to accompany for a combined chorus of over 130 4th and 5th graders. They sang their hearts out on the classic song Lean on Me as well as several other arrangements....
View ArticleSound Hound Music Recognition App
Have you ever been listening to a song on the radio or heard one on a TV advertisement and wanted to find out who sings it? It used to be a hard task, but it just got easier with this FREE app called...
View ArticleLearn to Play Drums on a Budget
There’s nothing quite so much fun as sitting behind a set of drums and making a loud noise while you bang on all the different drums. It’s even more fun if you know what you’re doing. For many kids,...
View ArticleMy Favorite Guitar Playlist
We love to listen to all kinds of music. But when I’m working and need some relaxing easy listening music, I have 2 favorite playlists that I rotate. One of them is soft, guitar classics. This playlist...
View ArticleHeart and Soul Piano Duet
My daughter and her friend decided to do something fun for the school talent show. They decided that anyone can stand up and sing with a cd, but to stand out from the crowd, you need to do something a...
View ArticleHow to Grow a Young Book Lover
Summer break is a perfect time for to grow a young reader. With the time off from school and homework, there is more down time for kids to get lost in the pages of a book. The local library is a great...
View Article5 Things You Need for Outdoor Concerts
Last weekend, our family went to Picnic with the Pops – an outdoor concert by the Lexington Philharmonic. It was a full evening of food, Bugs Bunny cartoons, family time and some great music. It’s...
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Finding New Music Teachers
This is a sponsored post, but you know that I feel very strongly about the importance of music education. Though I was compensated for this post, the opinions expressed here are my own. I had my first...
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WIN The Piano Guys CD
A few months ago we accidentally discovered The Piano Guys and were instantly hooked by their unique approach to making music into a full experience. Don’t be fooled by the name of the group. They’re...
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Media Monday – Downton Abbey
PBS Masterpiece Theater presents Downton Abbey – The PBS series on television that has more scandal than anything you’ll ever read in the tabloid magazines. I have heard people talking about Downton...
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Media Monday – Phantom of the Opera DVD
I may be the only person in the world who successfully finished a college degree in piano performance without ever knowing the storyline of Les Miserable or Phantom of the Opera. Sure, I heard the...
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Media Monday – Duck Dynasty
When I first heard about Duck Dynasty I was very skeptical that a show with burly, bearded duck hunters could have anything in common with my family. I was cautious as I watched the first few episodes...
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Media Monday – Princess and The Pauper
There are some animated movies that our kids enjoy but we as parents just endure. The voices are annoying; the music is average; the story line is ridiculous. We simply push play because we think we...
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Soul Surfer #WerthersPopcornParty
I received promotional items for this post and event. All opinions are my own. No monetary compensation was received. A few years ago, a teenager named Bethany Hamilton had an experience that changed...
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Instant Mom on Nick #MotherFunny #shop
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and NickMom. Being a mom is serious...
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