Awhile ago I heard an amazing story about Allison Woyiwada, an Ottawan musician and teacher, who experienced a miraculous recovery from a massive aneurysm thanks in part to music therapy.
Read here story here, and post your comments below.
She also has a book out about the whole experience, and yes, it’s on my to-read list.
How does music heal you?
♪ Mairéad
Did you escape this week without hearing about a singer’s great skate and fall?
The Vancouver Canuck’s anthem singer, Mark Donnelly, was performing the national anthem on skates this time, when he tripped and fell on the red carpet. Complete disaster, you say? Take a look:
As fellow musicians, I think we have to give him credit. He didn’t miss a beat, and his voice barely cracked. What a pro!
Have you ever flubbed a performance? How did you feel? What did you do to get over it (in the moment AND after the fact)?
♪ Mairéad
The Moonbeams 3 are well on their way to having played/written their exams. Just one more candidate to go!
Results are finally in for the Royal Conservatory of Music Preliminary Rudiments theory exam. Owen Willis received 93% and therefore First Class Honours with Distinction.
Congratulations Owen! I am so proud and you stand as an excellent example to future theory candidates in my classes. Bravo!
-Mrs. Frizell
Tempo Drive Music Studio 