It’s Okay to Struggle
I listened recently to a presentation by Dr. Brene Brown on the topic of Hope – my word for 2023. Brene mentions the measurable two... Read More
The Struggling Student and a Whole Person Approach to Music Education
My name is Amie Webster and I am an enthusiastic online music teacher from Vancouver Island. I work alongside a tremendous team of educators at... Read More
Apples and Oranges and the Modern Music Student
This year has been full of transformation for the modern music student. Many of you may have heard of the English idiom, ‘(to) compare apples... Read More
Art Is Dangerous
Duke Ellington once said, “Art is dangerous. It is one of the attractions: when it ceases to be dangerous, you don’t want it.” I think... Read More
Creativity and Collaboration
One of our goals at Motif is to nurture an environment that supports creativity and collaboration, not only with teachers and students at Motif, but... Read More
For The Love of Schumann
This month, we celebrate not one composer, but rather two! I don’t think it’s any accident that we have chosen February, the month in which... Read More
Speaking of Beethoven
Whenever I think about Ludwig van Beethoven, certain things jump immediately to mind. Take a minute and think about this great composer; what do you... Read More
New Year, New You
New year. New you. It sounds fantastic to start dusting off old habits and embracing a healthier, stronger, more efficient version of yourself with the... Read More