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The 2 Biggest New Year’s Resolution Mistakes–And 2 Simple Strategies For Making Resolutions That WORK
January 03, 2023
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When we feel a stirring within ourselves towards our better self, that is a good thing! And when we articulate that desire as a resolution, that’s good, too! But do resolutions “work”? Yes and no. Pointing yourself in a direction is always more effective than being aimless, so y
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The first New York City Guitar School community Zoom concerts of 2021 is taking place this Friday, February 26th, at 6:30 EST. The virtual concert will be happening to celebrate the release of the NYC Guitar School guitar book Songs For Beginners, and will be featuring performances
Continue Reading ?The 2 Biggest New Year’s Resolution Mistakes–And 2 Simple Strategies For Making Resolutions That WORK
December 30, 2020
When we feel a stirring within ourselves towards our better self, that is a good thing! And when we articulate that desire as a resolution, that’s good, too! But do resolutions “work”? Yes and no. Pointing yourself in a direction is always more effective than being aimless, so y
Continue Reading ?Can A 30 Second Routine Revolutionize Your Practice Routine?
Yes! It’s Called A RITUAL. Here’s How It Works. When there is so much craziness in the world, what is the point of reading (or writing) articles on effective habits and routines? Simple–we need our personal peace and effectiveness more than ever! Having better habits helps us be
Continue Reading ?Raising Kids Who Can Stand In The Wind
The Bad News? As Parents In Uncertain Times, We Can Pass Fear And Anxiety On To Our Children. But The Good News Is That We Can Also Teach Them Faith And Resilience. Fellow parents, we are raising our children in uncertain times! There are unpredictable–and disturbing
Continue Reading ?If You Want To Start A Great New Habit, Don’t Forget To Get Rid Of The Bad Old Habit
When there is so much craziness in the world, what is the point of reading (or writing) articles on effective habits and routines? Simple–we need our personal peace and effectiveness more than ever! Having better habits helps us be more resilient and effective in adversity–
Continue Reading ?The Danger of the Word “All”—And the Power of the Question “All?”
As parents, we want to raise capable, self-reliant children who can reach their goals and have healthy relationships. We also want to raise children with the courage and skill to be a positive influence in the world. Right? In this blog post, I’m going to promote the use of a sing
Continue Reading ?Why Play Guitar When The World Is On Fire?
Practicing and playing music is good for ourselves and others. There’s a famous phrase, “Nero fiddled while Rome burned” which expresses the idea of totally missing the point in a moment of crisis. It’s based on the story of the famously depraved and ineffective Emperor playing his
Continue Reading ?A Quarantine Parenting Fairy Tale
How Understanding The “Drama Triangle” Can Help Us Parent And Relate More Effectively To Those We Love (Especially When They Are Driving Us Crazy!) A Quarantine Fairy Tale Hello NYC Guitar School Parents, Once upon a time there was a good little princess. She was held captive in a
Continue Reading ?Have Your Old Routines Been SHREDDED In The Covid-i-tron?
Here’s how to use the simple concept of Habit Stacking to make space and sanity for what is important to you, starting with a single routine. Because of the disruption of our routines caused by Covid-19, many of the old triggers for our habits–good and bad–are gone.&
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