A lot of people think my chosen field is new age-y. Some think I’m a child care professional or a drum teacher. When asked what I do and I explain that I ‘provide interactive rhythm and music programs for all ages and abilities,’ the person usually responds with some form of, “well, we already have a music teacher” or “cool, … Read More
Rhythm & Memory – Childhood lessons for improving your adult memory capacity
When I was in 7th grade, I remember having to learn a long list of prepositions overnight. Oh, the agony! How was I supposed to remember every single preposition and then regurgitate it all down on paper? I remember sitting at my kitchen table with the book open in front of me, and then pacing around as I wracked my … Read More
Autism Then & Now – A critical look back at my childhood introduction to autism
When I was young, I used to love reading the Baby-Sitters Club book series by Ann M. Martin. I bought the books, checked them out of the library, and even dreamed of starting my own club. Now, decades later, I have been thinking about just why I loved those books so much, and what lessons I learned from them. The … Read More