Checking both side mirrors…

Checking both side mirrors…

I demolished my side view mirror backing out of the garage last Sunday… Yes, this was while someone wanted the volume of the classical station blasted and others were arguing about their seating. For those of you with kids and who want some quiet in the car, try this...
Teaching with the end in mind

Teaching with the end in mind

Imagine that our sum total of time with our piano students is like a mason jar and that the most essential things we teach are like river rocks which we place in that jar. What would those “big rocks” be for you and me? Do we get sidetracked by the “pebbles” and fill...
Being Satisfied with Simple

Being Satisfied with Simple

As we approach the Christmas and New Year season, I have been asking myself this question: What is the best gift we can give our children and ourselves? Can I be honest? This is the time of the year when the “must-do’s” raise their heads to attack me. We must...
Letting Go…

Letting Go…

Have you ever noticed how so much of our life involves the act of letting go?  It always thrills my heart to watch a gust of wind swirl the falling autumn leaves in a crazy dance across the parking lot and sidewalks.  Yet, the trees have to release their beautiful...