Thoughts Beyond the Ink
a blog about the arts, education, and the adventures of two women entrepreneurs
Love in Music: A Story Sketch
Listen along to our process of writing the musical love story that we heard within Cesar Franck’s Violin Sonata in A Major.
Setting the Trap: Listening for Mouse-Filled Stories
Listen along to our process of searching for the musical story that we heard within Katie Jenkin’s Constructions for flute and piano; a story most certainly inspired by Rebecca’s irrational fear of all crawling creatures (except, babies – we love babies).
Craft With Us: Clay Edition
It’s time to take a break from your busy life and craft with us! Grab your clay supplies, get comfy, and let’s listen for some musical stories.
3 Musical Stories From Our Students
From the mouths of babes: The Avengers, a love story, and an epic tango battle.
The Journey of Discovering the Musical Story: Find Me in the Clouds
Listen along to our process of searching for the musical story that we heard within Nizar Bredan’s moving work for solo piano
Uncovering the Story: Unbreakable
Listen along to our process of discovering the musical story that we heard within Jens Ibsen’s epic work for bass clarinet and piano
Five Tips for Practicing Musical Storytelling
We are often using the term “musical storytelling,” but what does it really mean and how can you practice it yourself?
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