“Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.” — James Stephens

Midweek Inspiration: Never think that what you have to offer is insignificant.

There will always be someone out there who needs what only you have to give because you have brilliance in you. Your contribution is valuable, and with it…

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas!

They say the family that plays together stays together! Enjoy this little jam session I put together with my wife, Amy, and daughters, Arabella and Arianna this morning during Christmas break.

Vocals:

• Amy Pickering
• …

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Twenty One Life-long Benefits of Learning Music

For some, music is a hobby. For others, it goes beyond the profession and is a lifestyle. In all cases the theoretical and practical knowledge and experience gathered along the way shapes the…

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Monday Motivation: “Success requires both urgency and patience. Be urgent about making an effort, and patient about seeing the results.” - Ralph Marston

 

A limitation is simply an invitation for creative inspiration. We can either push our limits toward discovery or stagnate in our comfort zones.

Monday Motivation: “Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.” - Winston Churchill 

This is one of my favorite quotes because it is true for everyone who has ever pursued their dreams…

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I am so excited to share that we've just enrolled our 50th student at Pickering Performing Arts & Entertainment! 

Here's a little trivia: 

· My closest students live across the street from my home studio 

· My most distant students…

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There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others.

You Should Have Seen Her Smile!

I have a piano student who is on the spectrum. She loves video game music.

All of my students get to choose the songs that they want to learn to play, sing, produce, etc.

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Monday Motivation: “A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour.”  - Anonymous

Great Music & Great Friends

As I think about the many souls I am blessed to call acquaintance and friend, I realize that almost all of us have connected with one another through music, either directly or indirectly. Through music…

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