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The Power of Griping
Like most people, I confess that I take a fairly dim view towards people who gripe and complain. I do believe it is important to maintain a positive outlook and stay focused on the goal. However, I have come … Continue reading
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Invitation to the Dance (Speaking of Arts Education)
As you may or may not know, I am an avid social swing dancer. I admit, it’s a bit of an addiction. A couple of years ago, I asked my many dance friends if they knew of a youtube video … Continue reading
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The Joys of Self-Publishing
Okay, make no mistake. I love being a self published author. Of course, it’s not exactly what I thought it would be. To be perfectly honest, when I first began to pursue the goal of being a published author, I … Continue reading
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Thinking about Expanding Arts Education
Okay, I have a terrible confession to make. I was a fat kid. For much of my life, I have been “down on myself” and my overall physique. At one point, I got so vexed about it that for several … Continue reading
Posted in Observations, The Business Side of Music
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new video
well I am doing as much marketing as I can here, and I just edited up a piece of video from a presentation I did for the CEO Club of Boston. The excerpt below is about mistake management . . … Continue reading
mistake management, symphony style
well i got another article published today– Mistake Management, Symphony Style many thanks to bob and michael for all the help. – jl
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You just never know
For those of you who don’t know me very well, I am quite the aficionado of swing dancing. Two nights a week (usually Tuesday and Saturday) I go to a swing dance event in Boston and I sashay dozens of … Continue reading
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Too many tips and tricks
One thing that, I confess, bugs me incessantly is the prevalence of people offering advice in the form of “tips and tricks.” Okay, there is a lot to be said for tips and tricks here and there, but all … Continue reading
Posted in Observations, The Art of Originality
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quick update
well my apologies to my regular readers, I have not been writing much. Truth is, more and more of what would be blog entries are becoming articles in online magazines! Also I am working on a new book and getting … Continue reading
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Looking For A Few Good Renaissance Men
Every once in a while, I will come across some mention of Leonardo da Vinci or Michelangelo or Benjamin Franklin or Thomas Jefferson, and this always gets me to thinking, and asking a question which is at the end of … Continue reading
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