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At the end of January, we lost a wonderful musician, teacher, and pedagogue, Marvin Blickenstaff. You’ve probably heard me talk about Marvin before—he had a profound impact on my teaching. With a career spanning over six decades, Marvin
February is Black History Month—a time to honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans. As a music teacher, this prompts me to pause and evaluate what I’m teaching, but also why. This year, I want to focus on the existing re
This month in the Musician & Co. Book Club, we’ve been reading Jeremy Denk’s “Every Good Boy Does Fine.” It was our first memoir pick, and I have to say, it did not disappoint. Read my review on the blog or listen on the M
Finders, keepers. We’re all happy to see the sun today. ☀️ #rorydoglife
Our January pick for the Musician & Co. Book Club is a tender coming-of-age story—part memoir and part meditation on what it means to grow into a life in music (and the lessons learned along the way). Ultimately, it’s a story about be