Thoughts Beyond the Ink
a blog about the arts, education, and the adventures of two women entrepreneurs
Classroom Antics: Times When They Spooked Me Out
A creepy collection of classroom stories about video games, conspiracy videos, and the color green.
Classroom Antics: Times I Just Had to Laugh With Them
Enjoy these hilarious classroom stories about report cards, Brazilian desserts, and the identity theft of Stickman.
3 Musical Stories From Our Students
From the mouths of babes: The Avengers, a love story, and an epic tango battle.
Moving to South America Made Me Realize How Intimidating Learning Music Can Be
In 2021, I moved to South America and had to learn how to speak Spanish. This experience was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done (and I am currently still doing it), but it taught me a vital lesson about the power of language in music education.
The Magic of the Little Things
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the everyday to-do’s and mishaps and failures. But these little things incrementally add up to magic. Here’s a story of how I was forced to step back and see this magic, from of course, one of our students.
How One Kid’s Musical Story Shaped ABI’s Curriculum
A look into what inspired the foundation of our music and arts curriculum
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