My first piano lesson, my father and I rocked up to the local Catholic convent to meet my teacher. One hundred years old, at least! Long black habit. Ruler in hand to rap my knuckles every time I made a mistake…you get the picture.
I soon changed teachers, but, these days, I don’t regret those first lessons. They were the start of a lifelong creative journey… creativity! it’s not just for kids 😉
what creativity looks like before it’s finished I have a habit of playing far too many notes when I first sit down to create something at the piano. They spill from my fingers, float up Read more…
why learning to recover from mistakes builds creative confidence We’ve been watching the Olympic ice skating. Comfortable couch, peppermint tea, watching with awe as they glide, twirl, jump, pirouette, spin…and fall. When they fall we Read more…
When too many ideas trip the switch In our house, turning on the microwave and the kettle equals darkness. And we forget every time. The same thing happens with creative work. It’s not easy admitting Read more…
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