The Summerglen Files

Music, Creativity, and Everyday Life at Summerglen Music in Raleigh, NC

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Four New Articles for Your Reading Pleasure

January 21st, 2009 · No Comments

A very wise professor once told me, “If you want to be an ambassador for music, you must write well.” I couldn’t agree more! For me, playing is only one side of the story; I believe it’s important to educate people on how to bring more music into their lives, and to empower [...]

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Tags: music education

Fascinating Article on Creativity

July 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Here’s a great article from Scientific American Mind – How to Unleash Your Creativity. The article is an interview with three creativity experts: Psychologist John Houtz, Award-winning writer Julia Cameron, and Scholar/Writer Robert Epstein, who offer a wide array of insights on the challenges and processes of being creative.
I enjoyed learning about the [...]

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Tags: creativity

New Music Articles are Here!

June 1st, 2008 · No Comments

One of my favorite things to do with music is to share it with others. Whether the sharing is through playing a concert or just talking to someone on the bus, I enjoy helping others learn more about music.
A few months back, I stumbled upon several business blogs extolling the value of educational articles…because [...]

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Tags: music business · music education