The Power of Music to Unite Us All
January 24, 2025
Music has this magical ability to bring people together. It has the power to unit us all. … More The Power of Music to Unite Us All
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Make 2025 Your Year of Music
January 6, 2025
Ah, the start of a new year! That magical time when the slate feels wiped clean, and we all collectively decide to eat more vegetables, exercise daily, and learn a new skill. But let’s be real – by February, the kale is wilting in the fridge, the gym membership is collecting metaphorical dust, and that … More Make 2025 Your Year of Music
Giving Thanks to Irish Music: A Thanksgiving Reflection
November 25, 2024
Thanksgiving is a time for good food, great company, and pausing to appreciate all the wonderful things in life. And if you’re anything like me, music is near the top of that list. This year, as I prepare for the big meal, I can’t help but think about the connections between Thanksgiving and the traditions … More Giving Thanks to Irish Music: A Thanksgiving Reflection
The Magic of a House Concert: An Evening with John Carty & Alan G. Murray
October 14, 2024
Join fiddler John Carty and Bouzouki player Alan Murray for an intimate house concert. Learn more. … More The Magic of a House Concert: An Evening with John Carty & Alan G. Murray
Experience Karan Casey Live at Barre Opera House
September 27, 2024
Join us on September 28 at the Barre Opera House for Irish singer Karan Casey. … More Experience Karan Casey Live at Barre Opera House
Day 1: A 31-Day Practice Challenge
March 1, 2024
3…2…1 and it’s March 1st, the day I kick off my 31-Day Practice Challenge. Today marks the beginning of a new journey towards honing my musical skills, and I can’t wait to see how I improve. As I sit down to start, I realize I haven’t nailed down a detailed practice schedule for the entire … More Day 1: A 31-Day Practice Challenge
Mastering the Music: A 31-Day Practice Challenge
February 27, 2024
Recently, I’ve been following Hilary Hahn on Instagram, an award-winning solo violinist. I’ve been mesmerized by her practice process and how she learns the pieces she plays. Some days she talks about how she visualizes a piece and other days she shows you how she practices. It can be as tedious as just placing her … More Mastering the Music: A 31-Day Practice Challenge
The Melody of Now: Harnessing the Power of Music to Live in the Moment
January 1, 2024
Each year I set my new year’s resolutions to the tune of practicing more, eating right, exercising, and all the typical goals most people set. But this year, I am shifting my approach. Instead of a laundry list of goals, I’ve distilled my aspirations down to a single, transformative resolution: to live more in the … More The Melody of Now: Harnessing the Power of Music to Live in the Moment
New Year’s Resolutions
December 29, 2021
I’m usually not one for making New Year’s Resolutions, or maybe I should say I’m not one for keeping them. But this past year I learned a tune a week for an entire year so I’m feeling pretty confident on the resolution front in 2022. A little background When I was a child, I loved … More New Year’s Resolutions
Hindsight is 2020
December 31, 2020
Though 2020 has been a tough one for us all, I want to spend some time appreciating all the good things that happened amidst the chaos, say good-bye to all the bad things that caused the chaos, and welcome in a bright new year filled with hope, empathy, love and, of course, beautiful music. I’m … More Hindsight is 2020
