Many musicians will have already seen this (I know I sent it to many of my colleagues) But for those of you who don’t know this kid, check it out. I actually wanted to play this piece for my third-year exam at the conservatory, and I had difficulty finding a bass player.
The shocker? I couldn’t find a drummer who wanted to play it. Or could play it.
Being a pianist, I have done volunteer work in a home for elderly people suffering from dementia. I would play and sing songs from their youth, and they would sing along. It is amazing what happens when you do that: they remember all the words and the mood is invariably happy and joyous.
Here is a YouTube video which shows that. Warning: keep a handkerchief handy!
I like Doctor Who. Who? Well, you know …
I teach music and theatre classes. During those workshops, I often use relaxation techniques. I might just have found the ultimate one.
I just realised that I haven’t updated this personal blog at all since the last post in November 2011, here is a short update on what’s happening. Continue reading
MuziekAtelier
On November 29 we had the last workshop of the year with members of the MuziekAtelier, and this time it was open for the public to participate and enjoy singing a few well-known songs with us. Continue reading
I have started looking into genealogy and my family history, which caused me to wonder about a few things with which the Internet Oracle might be able to help me. So I mailed a question..
On a Dutch site they mentioned a site about Simon’s Cat. Maybe it’s because of my kitten, but I find it really funny. Go see!
