Tag Archives: music
Working on the Scott Burnett/Kelly Carpenter Project
Scott and I are currently working on a CD which we’re planning to release sometime in June. One of the songs we have named “Catalonia”, a region in Spain, since it has a somewhat flamenco feel. This started out as … Continue reading
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The Power of Music on People With Dementia
I heard a wonderful piece on NPR yesterday titled “For Elders With Dementia, Musical Awakenings”. It highlights the story of an elderly man named Henry who is in the advanced stages of Alzheimers who is typically unresponsive, yet comes to … Continue reading
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“I’ve Downloaded Your Song. Now What Do I Do?”
I was over at a friend’s house, and she tells me, “Hey, I really like that song. I have downloaded it, but now what do I do?” It just doesn’t occur to someone like me who has been in the … Continue reading
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A Little Market Research
Hey all, thanks SO much for helping out. I am conducting some market research for my music. Given that my music is generally soothing and therapeutic, there are a range of different styles that I perform that fit the overall … Continue reading
Filed under Music Career
Here Is Music to Chill To
We all need music that is therapeutic in nature that helps us de-stress, unplug, chill out–whatever you wish to call it. And as you know, chillaxin’ music is what I have been producing lately, but I thought I’d share my … Continue reading
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How NOT To Get a “Music Deal”
Got this email today. I had to share. What more do I need to say? Except that, aside from the likelihood this is just a phishing scam email, can you imagine that there are people out there that are trying … Continue reading
Filed under Music Career
What Are Your Favorite “Feel Good” Songs?
You know how there are certain songs that when you hear them, they just elevate your mood? I call them my “feel good” songs. Here are six of them that come to mind, although there are many more if I … Continue reading
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I Miss My Larivee
I had Scott Burnett over last Friday. We’re working on an album, so we spent some time throwing some of our ideas down in Ableton Live. He brought along his parlor guitar from the late 1800′s, but since it has … Continue reading
Peace On The Earth
Last year at this time, I was inspired to write a strident song about peace. I had thought about writing a new one this year but got too busy with other things. So, here once again is “Peace on the … Continue reading
CD Release Concert!!
YES! I am most pleased to say that we have a date and venue set for my CD release concert. Hooray!! Get out your calendar: It is Friday, November 18th at Fremont Abbey Arts Center. Doors open at 7:30 PM … Continue reading
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