The Catoctin School of Music

When taking on any new hobby/activity there is always a little more needed to get started than you think. Many think all you need to go...

In my last post , I shared the beginning of my experience building a medieval harp replica at Folklore Village in early August. The post...

“Stop Going Through the Motions!”, something that I heard screamed across the football field as a kid. This refers to anyone on the...

Folklore Village is a folk craft school near Dodgeville, WI that offers a variety of classes covering many art mediums. The “Build a...

Something that frustrates me as a teacher is the excuse “I’m sooooo busy”. Which to me does not change the fact that you did not...

As the school year begins and the recital season draws closer, it’s a good time to review some performance etiquette practices!   You’ve...

One of the most difficult techniques new guitar students face is the dreaded bar chord.   A bar is when a guitarist uses one finger to...

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, summer brings with it a sense of excitement and adventure. It's the perfect time to...