➡️I did a little research on the internet, asking the question, “What is a real man”?  The answers varied from the Terminator / Rocky image, to someone who can express their feelings, a good listener and a man who is open minded.  Growing up, personally, I wanted to be the Terminator – and definitely  Rocky…

➡️Here’s 10 questions to ask yourself to see if just maybe you’re a little too prideful – maybe you should get your spouse or best friend involved to help you be honest: I have to admit that pride is something hard for me to talk about, because I know it’s something that most of us…

➡️I was raised in a society were the scripture was very clear about issues like homosexuality, the church was clear, and even the government said homosexuality was against the law.  However, my kids are being raised in a society were the church is unclear, the scriptures are questioned, and people, Christian and non-Christian,  seem wide…

➡️According to a recent Gallup poll, 74% of Americans believe in God, 67% believe in Heaven, 59% believe in Hell – and only 57% believe in an actual devil.  It seems like most people have a Hollywood image of the devil – red, horns, pitchfork, fairytale – or even a cartoon version of the devil,…

➡️When most people think about the devil, they seem to have this image of a red creature/zombie/demon figure, little horns, extremely evil, extremely ugly, extremely scary.  Hollywood has painted the devil as the ruler of hell, sitting on a throne, with demons doing his bidding. They have him as God‘s equal – almost like Darth…

➡️According to the American Psychological Association, around 75% of adults are stressed out – causing headaches, tiredness, failed relationships, loneliness and depression.  According to best selling author and psychologist Dr. James Dobson, the most stressed out group in society are actually kids in middle school.  Everything is changing, and they have no control – which…

Recital tips for your student – getting ready when it’s your turn to go to the stage. Rehearsing this with your student two or three times before their recital will help with their success! 1- take a minute to make sure your chair is positioned good for you2-if you have music with you, adjust it…

➡️According to the Washington Times, 81% of people that you know are too easily offended. And yet research shows that being offended can lead to stress, anxiety, low self esteem, strained relationships…and even to the point of thinking that everyone is against them.  Have you ever known a person that seemed to carry a dagger…

THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 6-9 is Mini-Recitals Week – Monday are regular lessons (since they missed for Labor Day); however, TUESDAY-THURSDAY, we are hosting recital sessions @ 4:00 and 5:00 each day, plus a 6:00 PM Thursday evening show. Instead of your NORMAL lesson, you will need to choose a time-slot that works on your…

➡️In 1977, there was a top country hit that has been sung, and dreamed about millions of times since then: “I’ve been working in this factory for now 15 years, all this time I watched my woman drowning in a pool of tears. And I’ve seen a lot of good folks die that had a…