LOST has completely messed with my universe. First, we have the mysteries of the island. Then we have alternate timelines and realities and smoke monsters taking the form of formerly dead characters. As if that weren’t enough, now we have the whole mythos of the “list” and the “candidates” and the balance between light and… Continue reading AI Predictions: A Perfect 10!
Category: There’s a song in the air
Discussions about music: pop, sacred, classical, vocal, instrumental, piano.
Discussions about music teaching.
Discussions about music-related events: tv shows, you tube, concerts, etc.
AI Predictions: The Final 11
Really, I should just take a mulligan on this because: 1) I haven’t watched the show yet and 2) I don’t really have time to blog about a show I haven’t even watched. But I’m not going to do that. I’m going to live on the edge and make a prediction based solely on the… Continue reading AI Predictions: The Final 11
AI Predictions: The Final 12!
It’s that time of year again…March Madness, Spring Forward, and Debily’s American Idol Predictions!! Seriously, folks, it doesn’t get much more exciting than this. For those of you who are new to my blog, this has become a tradition for the past couple of years. Before I head out to party with the Idol Girls… Continue reading AI Predictions: The Final 12!
Clear as Mud
That last post was far too serious. Now for something a little more light-hearted. I’ve always loved the AFLAC ad with Yogi Berra. When I received this from one of my piano teacher friends, I knew I had to share it. Enjoy! “YOGI BERRA NOT EXPLAINING WHAT JAZZ ISN’T, OR SOMETHING” Interviewer: “Can you explain… Continue reading Clear as Mud
Threads of Gratitude: Coat of Many Colors Edition
This week, I have been involved in a music camp of a different sort. The participants are a little older than last week’s, and the content is certainly more challenging in many ways. It’s the annual elementary-age music camp, and this year they’re doing Joseph: A STOMP Musical. And as I’ve gone through this week,… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Coat of Many Colors Edition
AI: And the winner is…
Like I predicted last week, it really doesn’t matter what happened last night. Our next American Idol will be Kris Allen. I hope his future is brighter than Taylor Hicks’.
Music to My Ears
Tonight was the annual Music by DESign Spring Recital. It’s been 10 years since I first began teaching piano. Wow…a whole decade of music! Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that I’d be doing this for 10 years. Tonight was all about the students: their progress and their achievements. For the first… Continue reading Music to My Ears
Threads of Gratitude: Linen Tablecloth Edition
Tomorrow is my annual Music by DESign piano recital. It’s a formal affair with students dressing up and performing on a stage with a grand piano. They receive their awards and we celebrate their accomplishments. And then we eat cake. I like to have a reception following the recital as a way of saying “thank… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Linen Tablecloth Edition
AI Predictions: …and then there were two
This is it. We’re down to the last three men standing. After tonight, we’re on to the finals: the final performances, the final show, the grand finale and announcement of the winner. Tonight, it was all about choices. The choices the judges made for the contestants and the choices they made for themselves. But the… Continue reading AI Predictions: …and then there were two
AI Predictions: The Final Four
I honestly don’t know what all the hubbub is about the final 4. It’s not like the Miss America contest where third runner-up still gets a terrific bouquet and an awesome sash and a “scholarship” or anything. You get in the final four on American Idol, and you get the same thing as the final… Continue reading AI Predictions: The Final Four