Hello Beautiful People, I’m so thrilled to be able to introduce you to these two artists – Janet Krupin and Alex Caraballo of Trillium. They are the type of creatives that inspire others to just jump after dreams, ideas, and work that fuels your soul. MM: First things first, can you tell our readers what…
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Favorite albums of 2014
Hello, music fans! Whew. Where did 2014 even go? I feel like every year just goes by even faster and more breathlessly than the last. I hope your 2014 was full of good memories and good times and that you’re getting excited for the new year! 2014 was certainly a big year for music. Names…
Things Megan Loves: The Music of Esperanza Spalding
Hello Beautiful People, Recently, a friend of mine introduced me to the Esperanza Spalding. And now I’m smitten. Just to recap – Esperanza Spalding is an American jazz bassist, cellist, and singer. She’s won four Grammy Awards, one of which was the Best New Artist Awards, making her the first jazz artist to recieve the honor….
A Write Teacher(s) Spotlight: Isabel Rose
Hello Beautiful People, Exactly one week ago I went to see Isabel Rose in concert at 54 Below. I had absolutely no idea what to expect – but hey, it was a night out at one of my favorite venues in New York – how could I go wrong? The simple answer to that question…
A Write Teacher(s) Playlist: September Tunes
Hello, Readers! After a busy summer running teen programming and youth camps at a retreat center in rural West Virginia, my schedule has finally wound down enough for me to start sharing playlists with you again! I hope you are all happy and healthy and well. And ready for some new tunes and new music…
A Write Teacher(s) Playlist: June Tunes + An Update!
Hello, readers and music fans! Happy (almost) summer! Here is a fresh batch of tunes to power your June. Led Zeppelin, “Misty Mountain Hop” Old Crow Medicine Show, “Big Time in the Jungle” The National, “Demons” Phoenix, “1901” The Black Keys, “Fever” Charlie Parr, “Cheap Wine” The Tallest Man on Earth, “The Wild Hunt” John…
Record Store Day: My Picks & Other Notable Releases
Hello, music lovers! So a few days ago I introduced you all to Record Store Day and the magic of record stores and vinyl. But how do these special RSD releases work, you ask? What’s being released? How can I get my hands on them? This is where the Record Store Day site comes in…
Music Notes: Record Store Day 2014
Hello, readers and music lovers! Serious question, y’all: when’s the last time you set foot in a record store? If it’s been awhile—a few years, perhaps even a few decades, depending on your age—you might consider rediscovering the magic of record stores on Saturday, April 19. Any day is a good day to do so,…
COMING SOON: Pianist Jeffrey Biegel to Star with Symphony in Key West
Internationally renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel is to perform as the featured soloist in “A Summons to Life,” the South Florida Symphony’s final Key West master concert of its 16th anniversary season. Biegel and the symphony, composed of eminent classical musicians from around the United States, are scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27,…
Things Megan Loves: The Shorty Awards
Hello Beautiful People, We’ve been nominated for a SHORTY AWARD in education. Cue sounds of bliss. Cue fireworks. Cue sheer joy + happiness. Cue all things wonderful. Cause this work that I do here, this work that my team does, well, it ain’t nothing but a labor of love. I started The Write Teacher(s) as…