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On the Blog Post My Job Is To Ensure Independence
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On the Blog Post Meat, Potatoes and Drumsticks
Lainie
5:49 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
ReplyIt's awesome that you have dedicated your musical career to education! Way to go, Jim!!!!
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On the article Pedicurist Pinched for Suspected Tosa Tootsie Attack
Lainie
2:34 pm on Monday, November 26, 2012
ReplyThis is all lies. I have been a long time customer here. This woman apparently told them she is a police officer. I think She used her position to threaten and that's wrong. The man who worked on her feet is a gentleman and did not abuse her in any way. This woman lied.
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On the Blog Post Drummers Are More Than Clocks With Sticks
Lainie
11:45 am on Monday, November 12, 2012
ReplyExcellent article, Jim. You've done a great job of explaining how the percussionist is so much more than the time-keeper. And I'll add, on a personal note, that your musicianship and your talents as teacher are amazing!!
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On the Blog Post In Any Profession, Being Human Is What Matters
Lainie
7:31 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
ReplyExcellent blog, Jim. How wonderful that you are touching these young lives!
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On the Blog Post Gaudi, Vivaldi, Pavarotti and ... Roll Out the Barrel?
Lainie
7:47 am on Saturday, August 18, 2012
ReplyAwesome, Jim! Thank you for sharing your incredible experience!!!!
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On the Blog Post Longtime Falls Music Shop Receives New Owner
Lainie
6:34 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
ReplyJim,
I am so excited about the changes coming to the store! Jeff sounds like a cool guy who really "gets it". The revitalization process will be interesting. Keep up posted! -
On the Blog Post These Guys Deserve Everything They Get
Lainie
5:17 pm on Tuesday, June 12, 2012
ReplyJim, I love how you have updated us on your students and the projects you have going on. Your dedication to music education is OUTSTANDING!!!!
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On the Blog Post The Recording Studio Environment
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On the Blog Post Effort, Discipline and Patience Beyond Their Years
Lainie
9:00 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012
ReplyJim, this is so awesome! The story reminds me of what happens in Bel Canto rehearsal every week. We sing, we get feedback, we go over tough sections again and again and again. It's exhausting at times, but worth it. And our conductor can be tough on us, but we respect him and do what he asks because it is for the good of the music and the performance. I see this in you as a percussion teacher. And you're right! It is so amazing that these kids do it for the love of it, are so disciplined and eager to follow direction, practice and improve -- at such a young age!! You are obviously fostering their love for music. This love will last them a lifetime!!!!!!
Lainie
9:22 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Jim! I love this article!! It's right up my alley in many ways. First, as a nurse and someone who is fascinated with Human Physiology and Neurology, muscle memory is totally cool! And you get to show young (an older) musicians how to tap into this incredible mechanism and develop it to the fullest potential!! As a singer I am fascinated by the parallels of muscle memory and the ear and the brain! How do we sing an F? We hear it!! How wacky and totally cool is that?!?!?!? I am also in awe of what percussionists do from the purely physical side! The precision and controlled power and stamina it takes just blows my mind. The video above is an amazing illustration. I could watch it over and over again. I love how you coaxed Kat into giving it a try. That is the mark of an exemplary teacher, Jim. You encourage even the reluctant student to give it a try and you show them they are, indeed, capable. Even if they don't think they are, you tell them they can do it. I think you could teach anyone anything because you have that gift. Rock on!!!!