February 2012
22 posts
Reading hurts.
That moment when you finish a book, look around, and realize that everyone is just carrying on with their lives as though you didn’t just experience emotional trauma at the hands of a paperback.
The epilogue of Deathly Hallows was like this for me.
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Music Education: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Critics often question the need for music education in the public school curriculum. They cast doubts on the value added by an arts program. There are many benefits of music education in regards to the other core subjects, but the most important facet of the performing arts is the development of mature, high-functioning adults. In its most basic form, this process includes two seemingly...
Just watched a Hunger Games trailer for the first time. It actually doesn’t look that great…
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The Trouble with Music →
So, I think we can all agree that music is pretty grand, right? It’s relaxing. It makes us happy. It makes us want to dance. It lets us all be and Katy Perry in the privacy of our morning commutes. But sometimes, music sucks. But Kyle, you’re a music major! How can you think music sucks?
Because I have a functioning memory. Take this song, for example. “Lovers in a Dangerous...
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Call for help
If anyone has experience with muffling bass drums for indoor drumline, please shoot me a message. I know a lot about bass, but this us where I’m weak.
Right now I’m lining the heads on bottom bass with a bed sheet. Heard this from somewhere, don’t remember where
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That awkward moment...
A week before the first competition, and you realize the show isn’t near to the level you wanted it to be by now.
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Watchyukidama:
This is Lady Peanut. She likes to sit by me when I get out the ukulele
screaming
Ahhh, music, how you heal my soul…
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Drumline Handbook Update
I’ve hit my first huge roadblock: I’m wording everything like I’m explaining it to someone who’s been in the activity for 8 years (like me). I originally thought it was hard to tell students how to do things, but somehow this is something completely different for me. I feel like I need to phrase things as succinctly as possible so the kids can understand it easily if they...
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Priorities are fun
So, normally on Wednesdays I have my lesson. Today, due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, it was canceled. Normally, one should think, “Hey, awesome! Now I have a free hour to practice.” Right? Right? Nope. Instead, I’m outlining my very first drumline handbook. You’d think that after teaching drums for 4 years now, I’d have one by now, but I...
I need some west coast people to talk to when I’m up late and all my friends are asleep
January 2012
35 posts
You are not your bra size, nor are you the width...
“Once upon a time, I wanted to know what love was. Love is there if you want it...”
– “Cashback”
send me a letter
a: What i am wearing
B: favorite song
c: what i would change about myself
d: best compliment i've received
e: least favorite person
f: favorite book
g: favorite mean girls quote
h: brown eyes or blue eyes for guys
i: football or hockey players
j: 3 facts about my crush
k: have i ever gotten into a fight with a friend that ended our friendship
l: have i been to a funeral in the last two months
m: last time i used a sharpie
n: do you like listening to music alone or with people
o: last time i was on a plane
p: chinese food or pizza
q: my favorite inside joke
r: least annoying person i know
s: awkward moment i've had in the past 2 weeks
t: most annoying person at my school
u: pet peeve/ psychotic hatred
v: favorite song in 2nd grade
w: red or blue slushees:
x: are there any dead pets buried in my backyard
y: last time i peed my pants
z: have i ever been punched in the face
How Doctors Die →
A really great article that touches on why our healthcare system is so horrible sometimes.
On baby names
I will never, EVER, name a baby boy Neil. Having to live up to the legacy if the first man on the moon AND neil patrick harris? Way too much pressure for a kid to have to handle.
Project Rhythm: Top 10 reasons to support music... →
projectrhythm:
We are now officially into the last week of our crowdfunding campaign to create a mobile music education studio and we are getting closer and closer to reaching our goal! But we need your help to get us over the line – here’s 10 great reasons to CONTRIBUTE to our campaign and help bring…
For the next hour I'll answer every single one of...
likerawrandstuff:
I dare you.
Reblog this if you are literally suprised when...
then I’m like:
