The holidays are right around the corner and you're racking your brain for that special piano-loving person in your life. I completely understand that shopping for someone with an interest perhaps not shared by yourself is challenging. No worries ... I've got your back! Whether it's your piano teacher, accompanist, spouse, or maybe a little [...]
Are you skipping through your day, full of joy, enthusiasm, and boundless energy? Or are you barely dragging yourself out of bed in the morning only to stumble from task to task, completely overwhelmed and exhausted? If you're reading this, I'm guessing you're leaning more toward the overwhelmed and exhausted than the skipping part. I've [...]
Is saying no to others, even when you have no interest in doing what they ask, difficult? Are you constantly seeking approval from those around you? Do you find yourself subtly changing into a different person when around diverse groups of people? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, people pleasing tendencies [...]
Love yourself. We've all heard this timeless yet valuable advice. But how many can say they actually do? How many of us truly love ourselves unconditionally? I will be the first to admit this has often been a struggle for me. Learning to love yourself takes time and practice. It requires commitment to shifting how [...]
Are you trying to become a better pianist but aren't sure where to start? Maybe you've been faithfully playing and practicing for years but feel a bit stuck. Or maybe you're simply looking for inspiration to keep going. Whatever your reasons for wanting to become a better pianist, I've got something for you! From podcasts [...]
"Confidence is not "they will like me." Confidence is "I'll be fine if they don't." Christina Grimmie We all know that one person who oozes confidence regardless of the situation. The person who walks into a room and is immediately noticed by everyone. And the person who is so deeply rooted in who they are [...]
As I write this, we are just around the corner from the start of a new school year. Store shelves are stocked with back to school essentials and kids everywhere are gearing up to go back. In many ways, this year is almost identical to those of the past. Despite the similarities, this school year [...]
Are you thinking about going back to school as a mom? You're not alone! There are so many moms out there who have thought about going back for one reason or another. Maybe you love working but have lost that spark. The passion you once had slowly fizzled away. At this point, simply making it [...]
Earlier this week, I received the call every horse owner dreads. The call which starts with "there's been a terrible accident" and ends with uncontrollable sobbing. Grief and pain immediately take over, leaving you unable to do anything but continuously replay the horrific details over and over again in your mind. In that one instant, [...]
"Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing."— Theodore Roosevelt When was the last time you were scared to do something? Were you able to turn fear into courage or did the fear overwhelm you, preventing action and keeping you stuck? The definition of courage would have you [...]
