A Story about Teeth and a Productive Summer Ahead!
Hello and Welcome back! I started writing this blog during the Pandemic, which was very helpful and productive for both me and my...
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jacindaripley
- Apr 19, 2021
- 1 min
Holding Yourself Accountable
We are reaching the end of a very unique school year, and I find my students are starting to "check out." When this happens, I find...
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jacindaripley
- Oct 27, 2020
- 2 min
My philosophy
Trumpets are the most important instrument in an ensemble. Here's why (in the most simplest terms:) 1- They play melody 2- They play high...
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jacindaripley
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
Take Care of Yourself
It is so easy to overlook mental health. I, as do a lot of people, find stress, anxiety, and overall tiredness causing less productivity....
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jacindaripley
- Oct 5, 2020
- 1 min
Be Curious
Have you ever felt like there was an expectation for you to know everything, so you acted like you did (when you didn't). Then later...
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jacindaripley
- Sep 28, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Listening
You can not break a habit, only build a stronger, better one. Drinking water, exercising, meditation, practicing everyday, and listening...
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jacindaripley
- Sep 22, 2020
- 2 min
Be prepared, and way less scared.
Performance Anxiety is a common experience for most, if not all people. It typically happens because you care. You want a successful...
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jacindaripley
- Sep 14, 2020
- 2 min
Risk it for the Biscuit
This has been my motto for almost a decade now. This is why: 1- It's fun 2- It rhymes 3- We learn from failures. We learn from mistakes....
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jacindaripley
- Sep 8, 2020
- 2 min
Pandemic Summer and 7 Important Things
"If life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Well, we've been handed a bunch of moldy lemons and there's not enough sugar to make it taste...
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jacindaripley
- Aug 31, 2020
- 1 min
What is music?
According to the Oxford Dictionary, there are two definitions for music. vocal or instrument sounds (or both) combined in such a way as...
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jacindaripley
- Aug 24, 2020
- 1 min
Got Apps?
Pitch, Time, Sound, Musicality These four practice focal points can be hard to work on by yourself. With the right tools, it can make...
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jacindaripley
- Aug 17, 2020
- 1 min
We're talking about practice!
After a long day of work or school, practicing probably isn't the first thing on your mind, but here are some tips to help make...
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jacindaripley
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
Well, this is new!
After of summer of teaching trumpet virtually, I'm exploring some new ways to teach my students, and give them the resources they need....
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