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Mind Body Spirit and Sharing

7/20/2016

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Music takes all of you.  It takes your focus, your energy, and all of your heart.  We think it has to be a struggle, and that you won't get anywhere if you don't struggle.  Lots of us are struggling out there.  Does water struggle though, as its pouring over a fall? Water seems to take the easiest path...the path of LEAST resistance.  And that's what I'm realizing in my practice.  

This week I've been inspired to incorporate my body into my practice.  I've always been on a spiritual path since I don't even remember when, so that's usually my focus.  Until I suddenly remember during the day that I have arms and legs and a physical body! That remembrance is usually during my practice!   Its funny, my boyfriend said to me a few weeks ago, "I didn't think you're religious." to which I confusingly replied, "I'm not."  But I have never done anything in my life without leaning on Spirit.  

It is something I don't share with others.  Its between me and whatever you call it...the Great I Am, The Universe, Love, Spirit, my Higher Self? I don't know, but I think it is important to look after your spiritual self, you have to have something good to lean on.  But anyway, I digress (there I go forgetting the fact that I decided to focus on my body this week).  Basically, I am now taking care of my body, physically, and including it as part of my spiritual practice. There are a few things I have begun to do.  Yoga, cycling, massaging my feet, noticing what it feels like in my body....I have A LOT of tension everywhere, that I just randomly hold for no reason...because that makes sense somehow?? And at this moment I'm realizing our body is the subconscious mind.  Great.  Aaaand after this realization I'm still holding tension in my body.

So the thing with me is that I'm an introvert.  Someone who is pretty much completely happy by themselves, except for the few, very, VERY important people in their lives.  However, the past few years, I've realized that I have many incredibly special and important people in my life, and they are my students.  I literally love every. single. one. of my students with all my heart.  Its a different relationship than that of my family or my handful of best friends, but its becoming much more important to me as time goes on.  I've talked a little bit about that in previous blogs.  But what I am trying to unsuccessfully say, is that these beautiful, talented and interesting people are special to me, and have been the catalyst for a huge span of personal growth for me as a teacher, a person, and infinite being.  That is priceless.  So, in return, and this is the big thing for me, I am beginning to share myself as a person a bit more with my students through the medium of social media (Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)  That's new for me, as I don't usually share myself as a person, even with my own boyfriend! He's still trying to figure me out.  But I'm sharing my spiritual journey of Mind, Body and Spirit with others, which I think is also a hugely important thing for me to do, as a mostly closed off, and introverted person. Perhaps we can all inspire and uplift each other along our own personal journeys.  Maybe its weird.  But I'm a weird person, so I'm excited about it.  So you guys, lets inspire continue to inspire each other! Thank you for your presence in my life, you are all so special. Please always know that. 



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Eating healthy

Lets go to the gym!
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Violin Viola Masterclass

6/13/2016

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Music is one of those things that allows you to connect with others in a way that language can't.  It really can create a strong bond between people.  My music teachers have been some of the most influential people in my life.  I've learned values, life skills, habits, recipes for success, learned to think for myself through their encouragement and so much more.  My music teachers made me feel felt important and cared for through my adolescence and college years.  They were there every week whether I was in a good mood or not.  Its a unique experience to have a person like a music teacher that expects the best from you, who believes in you, and who works with you in such a personal way. Now that I find myself as the music teacher, I love not only being able to provide that positive influence, but also seeing the result of it.  We work hard in lessons solving problems, trying to understand how to use the body, learning how to focus on listening to sound, intonation and phrasing, and how to allow ourselves to express the music in our hearts.  At the end of the day its extremely satisfying to know that you have learned something new and become better. I'm truly blessed to have wonderful students who are dedicated to learning, who are smart, intelligent and interested in life.  Love you guys!
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A Day in the Life Vlog #1 Arden Backstage Secret Garden Show

5/22/2016

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Arden Theater!

4/20/2016

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So excited to perform at the Arden again this summer!  Come hear us perform "The Secret Garden" May 12- June 19th 2016 <3
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Evening Practice Session

2/13/2016

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Amber Reed, professional violist, international performer, and sought after teacher of the violin and viola
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"No Problem Can Be Solved From The Same Level Of Consciousness That Created It, " ~Einstein

2/11/2016

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"The only real failure in life is the failure to try" ~Anonymous

1/17/2016

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Photo Album from Masterclass with Kerri Ryan 11/17/15

11/18/2015

 

Masterclass 11/17 with Philadelphia Orchestra Violist, Kerri Ryan

11/8/2015

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Location
United Messiah Methodist Church
527 Ridge Pike 
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Tuesday, 11/17 5-7pm 
Reception after

Piano Accompaniment by Herb McQuay 
Free Event!


​Come out to support your colleagues from Violin Viola Masterclass!  The four performers range from beginning to advanced, and will have 30min to perform their piece and work with Ms Ryan, (Philadelphia Orchestra Violist).  A masterclass is a performance as well as an open lesson with a special guest artist.  It is an opportunity for everyone to learn from each other in a performance setting.  Bring your friends, family, church members, classmates, and anyone who loves music!

This is a semi-formal event, so please be respectful and wear something business casual.  

Male performers should wear black/khaki slacks, a collared top and tie.  Female performers should wear black/khaki slacks or long skirt with a blouse or long skirt.

​Please bring snacks to share for the reception! Cookies, cupcakes, soda, chips, paper plates and cups, etc.

Guest Artist, Kerri Ryan

Assistant Principal Viola Kerri Ryan joined The Philadelphia Orchestra at the beginning of the 2007-08 season. She came to Philadelphia from the Minnesota Orchestra, where she was assistant principal viola for seven seasons. Following her graduation from the Curtis Institute of Music in 1998 she served as associate concertmaster of the Charleston Symphony. Ms. Ryan and her husband, violinist William Polk, are founding members of the award-winning Minneapolis Quartet. 
In Philadelphia, while pursuing a violin performance degree at Curtis, Ms. Ryan began studying viola with Karen Tuttle. Ms. Ryan also studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music as a member of its Young Artist Program. Her violin teachers include Lee Snyder, Jascha Brodsky, Rafael Druian, and Arnold Steinhardt. 

Photo: William Schrickel
Photo and Bio from www.philorch.org 11/8/2015
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2015 Summer Studio Album

8/14/2015

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By far the most exciting summer for ViolinViolaMasterclass! Below are pictures from the Studio Recital in May and the Summer Workshop in July.  I also added some pictures from my New York City Debut at Carnegie Hall! I'm soooooo proud of all of these talented and beautiful people.  You are all so precious and I can't wait to start working with you all again in August! <3
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