Category Archives: Music

Favorite Songs of the Season

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

This article appeared last year on ARHtistic License.

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Two Years After Leaving My Church: Honest Reflections

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Allison Boley

I quit the worship band at my lifelong church a little more than two years ago. I typed the phrase “easily the most difficult and painful decision I’ve made” in that first sentence, and its sterility taunted me so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian Living, Church, Faith, God, Life Transitions, Math, Music, Scripture | 2 Comments

Landfill Harmonic…by ARHuelsenbeck

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

This article previously appeared on ARHtistic License. You may have heard of the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, Paraguay. This YouTube video, posted in 2012, has been viewed more than seven million times: Cateura is the site of a huge garbage dump. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope, Music, Uncategorized | Tagged Cateura Paraguay, Landfill Harmonic, Musical instruments, Overcoming poverty, Poverty, Recycled Orchestra | Leave a comment

Merry Christmas Darling by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Merry Christmas Darling By Betty Mason Arthurs Are you lonely this holiday season? Have you experienced a loss so devastating you wonder if your heart will ever heal? I don’t have an answer for your grief, but I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Christmas music, Death and Dying, Music, Uncategorized | Tagged Christmas music, grief, Karen Carpenter, loss | Leave a comment

My Country ‘Tis of Thee…Memorial Day Tribute by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Betty Mason Arthurs

My Country, ‘Tis of Thee…Memorial Day Tribute The song, “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” was written by Rev. Samuel Francis Smith in the 1800s when he was 24 years-old. This Memorial Day, May 2017, its beautiful words ring out over … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Faith, God, History, Legacy, Military, Music, Remembering, Uncategorized | Tagged Memorial Day, My Country 'Tis of Thee | 3 Comments

“Hi Mom!” A Mother’s Legacy…Part Two

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Betty Mason Arthurs

“Hi Mom!” A Mother’s Legacy…Part Two by Betty Mason Arthurs “Hi Mom!” I look up towards heaven with Mother’s Day coming this Sunday, and say “hi” to my beautiful mother who passed away years ago. I also say “hi!” to … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Mom, Mother's Day, Music | Tagged Mother's Day, mother's legacy, Piano lessons, piano teacher | 7 Comments

YouTu-torials

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Posted in Music, Tutorials, YouTube | Tagged Cup Beat Game, Piano | Leave a comment

MIMeography . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

If you are ever in the Phoenix, Arizona area, I recommend you spend a few hours at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). This world-class cultural center will delight your senses. I’ve gone five times, and I look forward to going … Continue reading →

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How to Practice the Piano: The Warm-Up, Part II—Etudes and Scales . . .by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Today’s post is a continuation of a previous one on warming up for your piano practice session. To read an article on how beneficial practicing an instrument is, click here. Etudes Etudes are studies that target a particular element of technique. Many … Continue reading →