Category Archives: Making Music

Music and Your Brain

A lot has been published lately about how music affects ones brain. A couple of top hospitals here in Boston have done research on it which includes taking specific MRIs of the brain to see exactly how music affects us … Continue reading

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Making Music

It’s been a few days since I blogged. A few things got in the way…not the least of which is former President Trump was almost assassinated. Nothing short of horrendous! Also here in the Boston area it is soooo hot…2 … Continue reading

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Music and Life

My late best friend/music bud Dr. Fred, or as he would tell his piano students, Docman G, died 2 years ago June 19. He was a devout Russian Orthodox Christian. He was also a master, brilliant musician/organist. We made great … Continue reading

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Making Music Appropriately

What does that mean you’re asking. Well, I was watching the Capitol Fourth from Washington DC last night, July 4. I always do. And yes, I like some of the entertainment and some I don’t. I always love the National … Continue reading

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How Music Affects Us

So. I had some news today regarding my latest surgery. Another change in plans. My esteemed surgeon sent a letter to his patients saying he is leaving Boston to take on an Executive Medical Director job in New York. Oh. … Continue reading

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Music on Your Mind

We all go through his from time to time…you come upon a song or other instrumental piece of music and can’t get it out of your head no matter what! It’s one thing if it’s an expert piece of music … Continue reading

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Making Music for Different Occasions

It’s never a good idea to be a one-trick pony as a Musician. I am an opera singer first. But I also teach voice. I play piano well…so my college piano teacher told me. I teach that too. I play … Continue reading

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Learning to Play an Instrument

Learning a musical instrument is a great thing as learning music is a wonderful skill that keeps your brain active. I call it “brain training.” I teach piano as well as voice. With piano, first one has to learn to … Continue reading

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