Posted on May 8, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , , ,

Thoughts On Networking: Get Out There And Talk To People

Individualism is encouraged by screens. The internet is certainly an important resource that has made new forms of increasingly efficient communication possible, but our screens are mostly designed to operate for a single user. No need to ask for directions when we can just google them ourselves. And we can read reviews instead of asking people what their opinions are in person.  But studies show that people remember you better if you interact with them face-to-face. Nonverbal cues exhibited in … Continue reading “Thoughts On Networking: Get Out There And Talk To People”

Posted on March 22, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , ,

24 things i have learned in my 24 years of life

Yesterday was my 24th birthday. I have been taking some time to reflect about some of the important things I have learned during my life so far. Here are 24 life lessons in no particular order: Good food and good company will always bring joy. Calling your parents regularly will keep all of you sane. Always wear a smile when meeting new people. There are always connections to be made. Keep technology away from the dinner table, it’s precious face … Continue reading “24 things i have learned in my 24 years of life”

Posted on March 16, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , , ,

All Journeys Have to Start Somewhere

Is there something in your life that you have always wanted to try but haven’t had the chance too? There is still time! Starting something new is a challenge and can be intimidating, but learning can happen at any age. I was inspired today by two new guitar students. A father and son. The father bought a guitar a decade ago but never really had the time to learn. He recently dusted it off, determined to start again. His love … Continue reading “All Journeys Have to Start Somewhere”

Posted on March 12, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , ,

Reflections on Learning and Teaching

Recently I have been adding new students to my teaching roster. People come in at all age levels and all abilities. My youngest student today was just nine years old and he had never picked up a guitar before.   Teaching a nine year old who has essentially no concept of how to play an instrument, or even think about playing an instrument, is a unique challenge. It makes you revisit your own learning process. I started guitar when I … Continue reading “Reflections on Learning and Teaching”

Posted on January 7, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , ,

My Top Three Skills: A Personal Reflection

And it’s 2019 already. Not sure how that happened.  The new year is always an opportunity for self-reflection and goal-creation. What have I accomplished? What do I want to accomplish? What areas of my life do I need to improve? What skills to I already have that I can expound upon? I would of course like to think that I possess many skills that will help me in life, but it is certainly another task to identify and explain any … Continue reading “My Top Three Skills: A Personal Reflection”