Simplicity

There is a kind of simplicity that is undesirable: It’s the simple minded demand that all situations, no matter how complex they ar, be addressed with simple explanations and solutions.  “Don’t bother me with the facts,” such a person says.  “I don’t care about the details; they only confuse me.”  The lack of insight and

Almost There

This song is absolutely lovely! Enjoy it as my Christmas gift:

Outrageous Grace

This song has been around for a while, but it is so appropriate for the tumultuous times in which we find ourselves.  Be comforted and encouraged:

BEAUTIFUL THINGS

We see and hear so many things That violate and trouble our souls; It’s time for us to step away For refreshment that heals all our woes.     Stop to consider the beauty That surrounds and greets us each day: Smiling faces, music and love; Sights and sounds to cheer in every way.  

RECITAL

Something wonderful happens when people get together to share music.  There’s a synergy about it that makes the warmth and delight so much greater than the songs themselves.   I think that is my favorite thing about recitals.  They are gatherings of people ranging in age from 6 to 60-ish, all performing the ppieces they

MY PIANO

My piano stands as a reminder Of the music in my soul, Waiting to be let out; Passion yet to be expressed; Melodies rich and full.   The piano keys are always ready To be played with love and zeal Creating harmonies; With dynamics soft and loud; Describing how I feel.   Even when my

BEAUTY

Beauty looks like many colors; Green of summer, white of snow; Purple, yellow, red of flowers; Lofty heights their splendors show. Beauty sings in many voices; Treble songs and basses low; Glorious anthems forever raising; Some familiar some unknown. Beauty touches all our senses; Fingers soft that bring delight; Even things that seem mysterious Fill

VOICE LESSONS

I have been taking voice lessons for almost three years now.  We do a lot of work on posture, breathing, forming open vowel sounds and articulating words.  We also work on dynamics and “the flow” of a line.  I am thinking that some of this can be applied to other areas of life as well.

MUSIC

Music is the language of the heart That speaks in tones That words alone Could never begin to express. Such passion and emotion are shared Laughter and tears; Great joys and fears Come from the depths of human souls. Music is Heaven’s language as well As angels sing To God our King All worship and

AUTUMN WIND

Autumn Wind Tells a story of change Of a season to come, In a voice so strange. She speaks in a whisper With breath brisk and chill; She can only be heard When it’s quiet and still. Autumn Wind Sings mysterious songs Of warm days and cold nights; Of shadows grown long. She sings a