Making Time For Yourself When the Calendar Is Full
Does an empty schedule mean you have to fill it? No. But most people seem to have full calendars. How do you find time for yourself?
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Gear Fever – Musicians, Take Your Temperature
Gear Fever – many of the musicians I know have had it at one time or another. Check your temperature and follow these tips to musical health.
Early Summer Images In The Finger Lakes
Early summer is one of the most spectacular time for natural beauty in the Finger Lakes. Stan Stewart explores this with photos from 2021.
Upright (Puppy Love) Lullaby – #piano #improv
It seems that Stan Stewart can’t get enough of improvising on upright pianos … nor of his new puppy. Check out “Upright Lullaby”.
Banjo Virtual Instrument Comparison Review
Stan Stewart compares and reviews three (3) banjo virtual instruments from Ample Sound, Orange Tree Samples, and RealiTone.
The Pipe Organ Rocks – Modal Toccata
When someone says “pipe organ”, most people probably think of someone playing hymns on it. Well, these players play a lot more than hymns. Organic Pipes I’ve been playing pipe organ since I was in graduate school. To my good fortune, Mr. Emmett G. Smith was solely at TCU to teach this instrument. So, he
5 Ways to Overcome the Creative Blues
Almost every artist has hit a mental roadblock at one time or another and has experienced the creative blues. This common phenomenon can be triggered by doubts about our artwork and the meaningfulness of our creative efforts. If you are struggling for inspiration here are 5 Ways to Overcome the Creative Blues. Surround Yourself With
Of Holidays and Puppy Love
With a holiday just past and a new puppy in the household, Stan Stewart would love to take the week off from blogging. Or so he says.