Practice Tips Booklet – Do you have yours? Hello and Happy Summer! We are having a wonderful start to summer at KCRB with lots of new students and a new Elementary Rock Band! Three years ago, I created a booklet
Don’t be afraid of being a beginner.
Being a beginner….again. About nine months ago, I took up a hobby from my childhood—making pottery. I took a few classes on using a pottery wheel in school, but most of that knowledge is long gone. My first three visits
We are made to create…and lots of concerts in KC!
A few months ago I wrote about a book I was reading, The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron. I finally finished it in January and found it really insightful. Cameron makes the argument that the creative process is a
Possibly Side Effect of Studying Music – Strength of Character
Side Effects of Studying Music: Strength of Character I just watched a video by Simon Sinek on the shortcomings and challenges of the Millennial Generation. (If you’d like to see it—search online for “Simon Sinek on Millennials in the
Welcome 2017! Let’s look at the music news of 2016…
Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were wonderful! We loved the time off but are so glad to be back teaching music lessons. Looking back on last year, wasn’t 2016…unusual? I mean, in the world, yes, very. But also
Live Music in Kansas City!
December is here! This is my FAVORITE month and, probably not a coincidence, is also the month most filled with musical performances! Below I’ve listed out some noteworthy live music events going on in Kansas City this month. Search online
Fall Concerts and Cultivating Creativity
I love to read, and in the last few years I’ve been gravitating towards non-fiction. Lately I’ve been reading and working through a very interesting book, The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron. It’s a 12-week study to discover and cultivate
Army Bands and More
Did you know KCRB co-owner and teacher, Matt Crandall, is in the 312th Army Band? He has a big solo performance coming up with them on electric guitar—here’s an update from him on the experience of preparing for it (we
Summer coming to a close, and “How often do I change my strings?”
I hope your summer has been fantastic! We’ve had a wonderful one at KCBR with record number of students enrolled! Our Rock Bands performed at Evangel’s Fireworks Party in June and did an awesome job. As summer comes to a
Summer Performances, and why to practice music standing on one foot.
Looking for something fun to do? Join us at Evangel Church’s annual Fireworks event! KCRB will be performing along with other bands, and all are welcome at this fun, free community party! Besides a fantastic fireworks display and live music,