Wakefield Music: a Sweet, Acoustic Guitar Escape for Rhode Island Beach Trippers
I was thrilled to stumble upon Wakefield Music while on a family beach trip to Rhode Island’s coast this summer.
What to Do When Goals and Hobbies Become Stressful
If I were to practice guitar 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, I wouldn’t have time for anything else — exercise, parenthood, income-earning ventures, etc.
Making the Parent Band Work
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom Since becoming a homeowner, I’ve fallen in love with my guitar all over again. My favorite nights are those where I’m sitting on my back porch in the summertime, strumming my guitar underneath the stars. But over the last year or two, I’ve also felt a little lonely, sitting on the…
Finding Bandmates, Post Parenthood: Why it’s a Real Challenge
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom I’ve been in bands easily half my life. Much of the time, they’re formed out of friendships, work/school connections or circumstance, plus being in the right place at the right time. That’s how Grandma’s Mini, my longest-running Washington, D.C., rock band with my bestie Ann, came together. I met her at…
Timing Yourself: A Helpful ‘Push’ to Practice When Life Gets Hectic
Timing yourself can actually help you boost productivity — in songwriting, working, or household maintenance.
