In May of 2007 I took a weekend class at VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL, taught by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and Dr. Charles Menghini. After listening to these two dynamic individuals for two days, I walked away with a burning desire to write about music, teaching, learning, and performing. As the months ensued, I added many entries but kept the blog password protected. I’ve been a rather timid Web 2.0 participator! However, during a more recent weekend class at VanderCook I was presented with the idea (again) that social networking and blogging are wonderful tools for reflection, information gathering, and learning from a much broader group of people. To that end, I started making connections with people of similar interests through Twitter.
Now, with sweaty palms, a rapidly beating heart, and shaking fingers, I begin a new blogging journey here. I hope others will choose to read, comment, and participate with me!
5 responses so far ↓
Andy Zweibel // January 4, 2009 at 1:16 am
Congrats on taking the first step! I look forward to reading what you have and possibly collaborating in the future!
Bill P. // January 4, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Welcome to the world of blogging. It took me a while to take the first step too. I’ll keep me eye on this site.
Martha // January 4, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Welcome!
Doug Butchy // January 5, 2009 at 1:38 am
Bonnie,
I’m looking forward to reading your blog! I have really been writing on my blog only for about a year, I have found it a great way to meet others in music ed. and get great feedback. I think it is also cathartic to me as well…I’m able to get down my thoughts “on paper” and that has been valuable to me. Your posts do not have to be about anything great in particular, just be yourself, and I think you’ll find it extremely rewarding! Enjoy!
bbrown0826 // January 6, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Thanks to all of you for your encouragement! By the third post, the words started to flow a little more easily.