I was inspired to think about the records we have by an article in the Globe and Mail written by a young woman from British Colombia. She and her husband have found time during lockdown to sort through and listen to their parents’ collections of vinyl…
Tonight, I had one of the most enjoyable evenings in the last couple of weeks. I registered for a free series of classes about music. This is not music appreciation per se, but understanding music development, notation, harmonies, overtones, and beats. The presenter is a delightful musician, arranger and teacher…
We are in the last part of this challenging year. A year where we all had to cope with uncertainty, feelings of helplessness and needing to adapt to rapid change, as well as chaos. I have felt the value of practicing all the deep breathing techniques I teach in order to regulate myself. … I wonder what gives meaning to my life, what do I value, and what am I willing to do to preserve it?
Not surprisingly, I am not the only one asking these questions. A New York Times article caught my interest with the title “Yo-Yo Ma and the meaning of life.” …