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.

It must have been fate

On my piano teachers forum email group (think of it as a virtual teacher’s lounge for piano teachers…I know, how music nerdy can I get?), there’s been a lot of discussion about a fun website someone discovered.  You can click on the links to your birthday and find out the #1 Billboard song for that… Continue reading It must have been fate

Daddy’s Hands and Letting Go

I promise, this will be my last somber post for a while.  We have something special to celebrate this weekend, and come Monday I’m sure I’ll have plenty of happy blog-fodder to keep me occupied for many days to come.  But it’s important to me to take a moment to remember this day and the… Continue reading Daddy’s Hands and Letting Go

Music Theory 101

Music by DESign begins its 10th year of existence this fall, and to commemorate the occasion I thought I’d give a free music theory lesson to all of you!  So here you go…and you’re welcome. Music Terminology: In an effort to keep you abreast of the ever-changing world of music terminology, here are some terms… Continue reading Music Theory 101

A Sight for Sore Eyes

Since we didn’t purchase a pool membership this year (see previous post), we decided instead to go for season passes to Six Flags.  We have finally reached the point where our passes have paid for themselves and we now start saving money.  Despite the fact that we have closed the park every time we’ve gone… Continue reading A Sight for Sore Eyes

Ka-BOOM!

Last night was the annual Stueve-Speer Kaboomtown Food Fest and Fireworks Extravaganza.  Yes, you read that right.  We watched the fireworks on July 3.  Go figure. Matt and I have attended Kaboom-town nearly every year for the past umpteen.  Before we had children we would go with my parents and celebrate my mom’s birthday with… Continue reading Ka-BOOM!

Jammin’ in the Jungle

We’re jammin’ in the jungle lifting our praise We’re looking hard to find Something God has made…   “Let Heaven and earth praise Him; The [jungle] and everything that moves in it.” Ps. 69:34   Thus began “Jammin’ Jungle Praise”, our weeklong worship and arts camp for preschoolers at McKinney Fellowship. I was first approached… Continue reading Jammin’ in the Jungle

AI: The Finale

 As we close out another season of American Idol, it’s a great time to reminisce and review the moments that made this year unforgettable. Last night, the AI faithful gathered one last time for our grand finale.  We enjoyed girl talk, lots of yummy food (how many brownies can one girl-fest contain?  Apparently at least… Continue reading AI: The Finale

AI: The last one standing

Tonight we crown our next American Idol.  From the thousands who auditioned, to the hundreds who went to Hollywood, to the final 24, to the final 12, to the performing 10…we are now down to the final 2.   And tonight, the moment we’ve been waiting for will finally be revealed.  After 3 hours of endless… Continue reading AI: The last one standing

CELEBRATION!

Today was the Eighth Annual Music by DESign Spring Recital! Can it really be eight years already?! What a day – and what a great celebration of my students and their achievements this year. Although I had a roster of 18 students this spring, only 14 performed: 2 are moving and just recently dropped out,… Continue reading CELEBRATION!