As music teachers, the holiday break offers a rare opportunity to reconnect with the very thing that brought many of us to this career in the first place: the joy of making music. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle of lesson planning, concerts, and administrative...
As songwriting educators with years of experience at both high school and collegiate levels, we've seen common patterns in what can make—or break—a song. Whether you're a seasoned songwriter or guiding students through their first compositions, these five elements can elevate a song...
Every year around August, I (Sarah) start getting workshop requests.
Can you come and speak to our educators about creativity? Can you share strategies for improvisation?
I LOVE talking about creativity and how to incorporate creative action, like songwriting, into any...
Ok. I'll admit it. I'm a chronic workaholic. For the longest time - and honestly it still happens - I equated my worth with how busy I am.
Anyone else?
It's something I have to consciously work at and something I have needed to form new habits to even start finding time to rest. But...
F.O.S.O. (or, Fear of Sharing Out)
A few weeks ago, I was running a workshop on creativity for a group of music educators in Pennsylvania. We had multiple exercises where participants would create and share with each other. Many teachers reflected on how they felt uncomfortable sharing creative...
