I can go for miles and miles and miles
September 11, 2012
How much should you practice your instrument in a given week? … More I can go for miles and miles and miles
Author: Katrina VanTyne
A little night music
September 3, 2012
This weekend I was reminded once again just how lucky I am to have music in my life. I had a little session after the session party on Saturday with close friends, great music and beautiful scenery. Thanks to all who came over. Here are some pics from the party: Thanks to all who came … More A little night music
Good night and joy be with you all…
August 25, 2012
This weekend is the last Irish Session at Ri Ra for the Summer. Hope to see you there. Visit sessionobsession.org for the latest updates on sessions in Vermont. … More Good night and joy be with you all…
Why Biking is Truly Like Playing Fiddle
August 8, 2012
Find some practice tips and learn how to better your playing. Visit sessionobsession.org. … More Why Biking is Truly Like Playing Fiddle
11 Ways to Play Sweetly
July 21, 2012
In my last blog post, How do I learn to play sweetly, I wrote about my struggles in learning to grasp that sweet fiddle sound that so many of my peers and heroes possess. I got some wonderful advice from those very same peers and figured I would share them so you too could benefit … More 11 Ways to Play Sweetly
How do I learn to play sweetly?
July 5, 2012
How do fiddle players play so sweetly? … More How do I learn to play sweetly?
The Power of …Two
June 24, 2012
Recently, I bought the book The Power of One, not just because someone recommended it to me, but because I like the title. It’s kind of like buying a bottle of wine because I like the label. What can I say, I’m a sucker for packaging. I have been thinking about this title and those words … More The Power of …Two
Why Irish music is not like Rock-n-Roll
June 17, 2012
As a child, I wanted more than anything to be on the Hardy Boys TV show with singer, Shaun Cassady. As I got older I wanted to marry Rick Springfield. And I was completely star-struck when I actually got to meet rock and roll star, Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, while buying a coke at a … More Why Irish music is not like Rock-n-Roll
Patrick Ourceau, Live in Montpelier
June 13, 2012
If you don’t own Live at Mona’s, read no further and go buy the album. If you already own the album, then you know who Patrick Ourceau is. And you also know that this Saturday there is no place else you should be but in Montpelier to watch him play. Patrick is a well-known and … More Patrick Ourceau, Live in Montpelier
How sessions are like a ballet performance.
June 3, 2012
Next week I’m heading to Connecticut to see my beautiful little niece perform in a ballet recital (yes, this is a picture of her, isn’t she sweet?). When I was her age I was also a little ballerina and had to perform in recitals such as this. As you can imagine, I am thrilled to see her … More How sessions are like a ballet performance.
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