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Bringing the Joy of Music Into Hearts and Homes
Blossom Piano Studio Blog
Catherine Sipher
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Exploring the Power of Grounding for Personal Growth
We need to find grounding before we can find expansion.
Catherine Sipher
3 min read
Finish Strong: Overcoming Challenges Through Mental Toughness and Self-Belief
By cultivating the qualities of self-belief and perseverance, individuals can learn to finish strong in both personal endeavors and in life.
Catherine Sipher
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The Power of Rituals: Unlocking Focus Through Habits
Having rituals or habits that create focus can enhance productivity and creativity.
Catherine Sipher
5 min read
Unexpected Lessons from the Metronome: How to Achieve Balance in Life
Life, like music, requires both discipline and flexibility to achieve balance in life.
Catherine Sipher
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How a Metronome Taught Me to Break Free From Limitations
Break free from limitations by learning to live in the middle ground– a lesson from modern metronomes.
Catherine Sipher
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One Powerful Lesson Learned from a Performance Gone “Wrong”
There are no failures; there is only feedback for next time– one powerful lesson learned from a performance gone “wrong.”
Catherine Sipher
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Bliss in Your Routine: How to Integrate Activities You Love
Cultivating a life that incorporates bliss in your routine will help create a life full of joy.
Catherine Sipher
6 min read
Lessons From a Performance of the C Major Scale
Every artistic endeavor is worthy of being witnessed. When is art ready to be shared publicly? Must it reach an advanced level first, or...
Catherine Sipher
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Comfort Found in a Minor Key: Music's Ability to Heal
Sometimes, the deepest emotions find comfort and companionship through the arts.
Catherine Sipher
5 min read
The Number One Important Growth Step: Build a Firm Foundation
When developing a new skill, don’t overlook the need to build a firm foundation.
Catherine Sipher
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How to Use Art as a Defiant Act of Revolution
In the face of hardships, tragedy, loss, and sorrow, sometimes the only way forward is to commit to using art as a defiant act of revolution
Catherine Sipher
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How to Live Life With Ease: One Important Life Lesson From The Biomechanics Of Piano Playing
Learn a life lesson from the biomechanics of piano playing. I must be willing to loosen my grip to move through life with ease.
Catherine Sipher
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Silencing the Inner Critic: Lessons From in Front of the Camera
Recognize when your inner critic is holding you back, and learn to strike a balance between self-criticism and self-affirmation.
Catherine Sipher
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The Pitfalls Of Perfection: Time To Abandon The Pursuit
Seeking perfection stifles sharing; self-acceptance fosters deeper artistic expression.
Catherine Sipher
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The Power of Music Practice: 20 Minutes Improved My Mental Well-Being
What started as a practice session rooted in joyful anxiety, turned into a reminder of the power of music to improve my mental well-being.
Catherine Sipher
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How to Overcome Challenges with Self-Trust
Life challenges. We all have them and move through them. But how? By leaning into the power of self-trust.
Catherine Sipher
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The Power of Rest: How to Create a Balanced Life
Embrace the power of rest: Silence is as important as sound, and resting is as vital as doing.
Catherine Sipher
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3 Universal Life Lessons Learned at the Piano Bench
One practice session reminded me of several universal life lessons.
Catherine Sipher
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The Power of Community: Enriching Growth, Inspiration, and Connection
Finding community in life enriches the human experience. A look at the power of community to encourage and inspire artists.
Catherine Sipher
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Lean Into the Dissonances of Music and Life
Take a note from musicians, trying leaning into the dissonances of life. In doing so, you might discover more joy in all of life.
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