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Forward
Inspired today by Tom Morello who was first inspired by the Clash! Four questions to ask yourself each day: Are you taking over? Or are you taking orders?…
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Rage, Two Chords, and a Song
I was recently listening to special guest Tom Morello on The Tim Ferriss Show podcast. Morello is the legendary guitarist from the bands Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, and…
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Jam on Some Isley Brothers
Two of my favorite bands growing up were Metallica and Primus. One of my first concerts was seeing Metallica play the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia and I was…
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Double Your Efforts
Several years ago, I was completing an observation with a Music Teacher. I’m no expert on music instruction, but based on my experience with instruction and pedagogy, I could…
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Cover Bands
They say that cover bands don't change the world. The idea is that only original ideas are successful, while copies of original ideas are not. But most bands or singers…
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What is this noise?
I have been staring at a whiteboard for the past several days with marker in hand. One of my job responsibilities is to plan our district's professional development for a…
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Creativity & Encouragement
In their book, Creative Confidence, Tom and David Kelley recount a story told by Sir Ken Robinson of two students who attended the Liverpool Institute High School in England. The…