Every time you hear a piano, the thought crosses your mind. "I would love to play but learn piano as an adult ... is that even possible? And if so, how?" Adulthood comes with its fair share of perks. But right alongside these perks lies a heap of responsibility. Between your job, chasing after your [...]
How are you holding up right now? Are you living and loving life? Or are you struggling with overwhelming anxiety and a sense of impending doom? Recent events have impacted every single one of our lives, to some degree. Whether it's the virus, social injustice, or a tanking economy, stress is everywhere you look. Anxiety [...]
Perfectionism is sneaky. It often starts as a coping mechanism when we're young and unable to recognize its lies. Although it disguises itself as a desire for excellence, perfectionism is actually an intense fear of failure. This fear has the power to destroy confidence, self-esteem, and relationships. It keeps those in its grasp believing that [...]
Have you ever been in that place where you have the best of intentions but just can't seem to follow through? You have goals. Big goals that you've been working hard to accomplish. But then something happens. Maybe you get sick. Or are asked to put in more hours at work. Schools suddenly close due [...]
"The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt."Sylvia Plath Self-doubt is sneaky. It swoops in, stealing your confidence, your productivity, and most of all, your self-esteem. There are many ways in which self-doubt can show up in your life. You may have vague feelings that you aren't good enough or that you can't handle what life [...]
When was the last time you played something really well? So well that you not only nailed the fingerings and dynamics but were also able to bring a level of artistic emotional expression unlike any previous performances? Maybe the more important question is what are you doing to improve your piano playing? My favorite feeling [...]
Quarantine ... like it or not, it's been here for awhile now. It's hard to say exactly how long it will be around but here in Wisconsin, we're bracing for at least another month. I'm doing my very best to stay positive and to continue learning and growing through the chaos. And do you know [...]
Imposter syndrome shows up in our lives in various ways. It holds us back from reaching our full potential and is, unfortunately, incredibly insidious. I have always remembered feeling as if I didn't deserve the successes I've had in life. As if somehow luck rather than skill has been responsible for where I am today. [...]
As I write this, we are in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis, the likes of which we have never before seen. Our lives have been impacted in so many unexpected ways. I am doing my best to keep the faith but the world feels like a dark and heavy place right now. Although [...]
Money, fame, achievement. Everyone craves success on some level. And everyone's definition of success is slightly different. As a working mom, my definition of success includes separate achievements for work and home. Both realms are demanding and it can sometimes feel like I'm treading water rather than making any real progress. I certainly could decide [...]
