From the "bragging about my kids file"…. My talented daughter is having to take a few more courses at the University of Regina to get her teacher certification here in Saskatchewan. She's taking an elementary science course and convinced her professor that perhaps she could combine her music skills for a major project. She's been using the...

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyLx67r6O0M Where's the joy? I'm a bit disappointed to see a lack of joy in my own student's learning projects. It could be my fault, I'm not sure. But for me I find great joy in this learning. I picked my project and love the process. I wish that for my students. Why isn't there joy? Maybe my forcing them...

I apologize in advance. I can't help singing when I play. It's not very pretty but that's the way it is. If it's any consolation, the video is under 5 minutes so there's that. Still having fun, still learning. Here's another 5 of my students that could use your encouragement. Whether you are an expert in any of these, leave a...

This video showcases a new little strumming drill I learned as well as highlight some others diving into a musical learning project.  Shannon Smith Alan Levine Bryan Jackson   If you want to participate in helping others with their learning project, considering gifting one or more of my students with a little comment, whether or not you're an expert...

I missed last week so that's my excuse for an 8 minute video. I have no illusions that anyone will watch these. They are more for my learning and modeling than anything else. That said, I could do better at tightening them up. I promise to do better next time. If you do dare to watch I do appreciate you helping me with me thinking through the ideas about learning...

5 hour plane rides can be a good thing. Lots of quiet time. Good thinking time. Good writing time. Although Thanksgiving has just passed, I was able to have a wonderful time with family in the Maritimes. Our days were full with no turkey dinner but lobster instead.  While reflecting about the idea of thanksgiving,  I remembered a  moment from...