The solstice always sneaks up on me. One day you’re complaining about how early it’s getting dark (hello, Vermont), and the next you realize you’ve hit either the longest or shortest day of the year. Either way, it feels like a moment worth noticing — especially if you spend a lot of time with music. … More Celebrating the Solstice: A Time for Reflection
If you’re new to Irish sessions—or you’ve been around them for years—you know they have a way of taking on a life of their own. The Drinkwater Session is a perfect example. This session is a migratory continuation of the old Charlotte Session that got its start back in early 2016. Like a good tune, … More Drinkwater Irish Sessions: A Cozy Community
A Tune A week #3 Some tunes feel like a friendly walk down the road. Others feel like a lively argument you’re happy to listen to. “Grumbling Old Man and the Growling Old Woman” definitely falls into the second category. This tune is notey. There’s no getting around that, especially in the B-part] The first few times through, … More Why The Grumbling Old Man and Growling Old Women is Great for Skill Building
Join us on Friday, December 12th for live Irish music at Foam Brewers in Burlington, VT from 8-10pm. … More Playing Music vs. Running Sound: Two Very Different Gigs
A Tune A Week: #2 Christmas is creeping closer—lights going up, cookies appearing on counters (unless you have a puppy like mine), and that familiar mix of excitement and mild panic settling in. So it felt like the perfect moment to revisit a tune that captures that same swirling spirit: Christmas Eve. If you’ve been … More The Joy of ‘Christmas Eve’: Perfect Tune for Your Holiday Playlist
View my favorite online music workshops and classes. … More Stay Creative and Brighten Your Winter
A Tune A Week: #1 Every now and then, you come across an Irish tune that just has attitude. The Drunken Landlady is one of those tunes. It’s a reel that practically dares you to keep up with it—full of twits, turns, and that kind of slightly unhinged energy that makes it so much fun … More The Drunken Landlady: A Tune with a Kick
Happy Thanksgiving! … More Giving Thanks: Even in the Sour Notes
Coming in December, I’ll be learning and showcasing a tune a week. Hope you enjoy! … More A Tune a Week Coming in December (…and Beyond)
Join us for the Worst Song Ever at the Barre Opera House on November 22! … More Stepping Out of the Musical Comfort Zone
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