After the Rain
Posted on 5 Feb 2013

During the recent rainfall here in Queensland, I was inspired to take my camera out into the garden. I love seeing droplets of water on flowers and leaves in the …Read More

Diary of a Piano Student
Posted on 27 Jan 2013

  Today we’re joined by Di Burt who teaches piano in Brisbane and Bribie Island, Queensland. Di is an active member of the Music Teachers Association of Queensland and has …Read More

This is Business!
Posted on 20 Jan 2013

I’m becoming more and more convinced that if you want to make a career in the creative arts, you really need to be business savvy. And for someone like me …Read More

The Jazz Fly
Posted on 12 Jan 2013

I was recently inspired by a blog post by Australian pianist, composer and teacher Elissa Milne where she talks about providing “‘waiting room’ materials” such as books to engage students …Read More

A Solitary Pursuit
Posted on 29 Nov 2012

I sometimes wish I’d majored in an orchestral instrument instead of the piano. Not because I don’t love the piano or that I don’t think it’s the best instrument – …Read More

That Elusive Sunset
Posted on 6 Oct 2012

We all love a good sunset, don’t we? But when it comes to photographing one – especially during those precious few minutes before the sun dips beyond the horizon – …Read More

The Case of the Missing Soundtrack
Posted on 4 Oct 2012

  There are a lot of movie soundtracks out there that I’m a fan of. Chocolat, The Last of the Mohicans, The Duchess….I could go on and on. So it …Read More

Exercise and Creativity
Posted on 23 Sep 2012

There’s plenty of research being done out there on the benefits of exercise for creativity and general work productivity. Most of us are aware of that in some capacity, right? …Read More

If You Could See Me Now
Posted on 5 Sep 2012

If you’ve dropped by here before, you may have worked out that I’m a bit of a fan of Cecelia Ahern’s novels. So upon embarking on a whirlwind trip on …Read More

Dazzled by a Community Orchestra
Posted on 22 Aug 2012

 It’s quite well known that a lack of interest in classical music amongst the general public is a big concern in the classical music world. In fact, I’ve lost count …Read More