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I think I can? I think I CAN!
BAROQUE FLAMENCO – Discovering that you CAN! A harpist, who didn’t think she could play Baroque Flamenco, discovers in 15 minutes that she CAN. We all have opportunities for growth, feedback, and support in what we do. In Hip Harp Academy, Half-Bake and...
Future Now
Future Now From Sara Arey sharing about ‘The Golden Cage’ in NYC I met Deborah 10 years ago at a conference led by a business coach. I sat next to her during one of the sessions and was struck by her creativity and enthusiasm for life. Several months...
The Piece of Music that Taught me HOW to Improvise
I realized that the music for “Baroque Flamenco” was the foundation of me learning how to improvise. It was all about creating safety, creating structure, and having adventure. And Baroque Flamenco is still all that to me. Learning to improvise was urgent,...Scrambled Eggs (and improvisation)
Let’s talk about cooking up a piece of music. When we see classical music written out, we usually see a bunch of notes on a page – and it can be daunting. Who am I kidding? It’s ALWAYS daunting – at least it is to me. Now think about scrambled eggs – a recipe...
Robbin Gordon-Cartier plays “Baroque Flamenco”
Robbin Gordon-Cartier is the first person to ever combine the teaching of “Baroque Flamenco” to a group of public school students … and then take them on a field trip to perform the piece with symphony orchestra. Who is Robbin Gordon-Cartier? Robbin...
It’s OPENING NIGHT – SNEAK PIX of “The Golden Cage”
It’s OPENING NIGHT of “The Golden Cage” in NYC! I thought this day would never come. And now the show is just a few hours away. “The Golden Cage” OPENING NIGHT is SOLD OUT! YAAAY! And there are 4 more shows April 21-24 so tell your...
Video Preview: ‘Here I Am’ from ‘The Golden Cage’ Musical.
"The Golden Cage" in CONCERT New York City • Nov 30! ~ More Show Info ~ At the heart of the story is a life question: Is life about finding SECURITY or finding FREEDOM? That question becomes a magical cage – and each character longs to be on the OTHER...
What Part of the Story are YOU living?
"The Golden Cage" in CONCERT New York City • Nov 30! ~ More Show Info ~ A story can help you see what you’re going thru in your life – and what might come next. Has a story ever kept running in your mind because it seems to have something important to tell...
Taking the Stage at the Perfect Moment
"The Golden Cage" in CONCERT New York City • Nov 30! ~ More Show Info ~ A story about waiting The first time I did it, it was easy. I was a beginner with a powerful vision, a mouth full of music and a cast of friends. We made the costumes, we built the set, we...
