Tag: music

American Idol Predictions: The first 12

Our waiting has paid off…America finally gets to vote! So we have a “new” format – which is eerily similar to Season 3, so maybe not all that “new” after all – and that year turned out some great talent, so maybe that’s a prediction of what this year will bring.  All I know is… Continue reading American Idol Predictions: The first 12

Trey’s Big Debut

In mid-December, McGowen held their annual Winter Concert.  The 2nd and 3rd graders, along with the 4th and 5th grade choir, present holiday songs for parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, neighbors, and pretty much anyone within a 2-mile radius who has nothing better to do at 7 P.M. on a Thursday. The music teacher sent home… Continue reading Trey’s Big Debut

Sounds of the Season

I need to do a comprehensive Christmas post, but that involves uploading videos and resizing pictures and writing witty and creative content – none of which I am willing to do right now. So, in the meantime, I present to you my two most favorite piano students performing their Christmas songs.  Enjoy! Note: The camera… Continue reading Sounds of the Season

Musings on Immanuel

In my lifetime, Christmas has been about many things: sometimes, it’s been about friends and get-togethers and parties and being socially connected. sometimes, it’s been about family and reunions and traditions. sometimes, it’s been about fun and travel and new adventures. sometimes, frankly, it’s been about the gifts and money and the wrappings and decorations.… Continue reading Musings on Immanuel

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

Happy Birthday Matt!

I know!  Three posts in one day.  It’s craziness I tell you. But I had to at least acknowledge that it’s Matt’s birthday and do something special to commemorate the day.  And what better way to express my feelings than through a song.  So here you go… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g34JWI36LxE&feature=related[/youtube] With love & kisses from your wonderful… Continue reading Happy Birthday Matt!