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McDonalds produces great ads but don’t be fooled. Their oatmeal is not a healthy option. I compared it to Quaker Oats. See how poorly it stacks up.

Kids 8 – 18 years old in Minnesota can choose between a Beginner Guitar Camp and a Performance Rock Camp to keep them busy and having fun during their winter break from school.

What happens when your teen tells you they want to be a Rock Star for a living? Do you encourage or discourage it?  Would you feel differently if they said they want to play in a professional orchestra instead of a rock band?  Sadly, rock n roll has gotten a bad rap because of the [...]

Would you let your child play music in a bar? I’d love to know your thoughts and reasons behind whichever side you stand on.

Why is that just because music lessons are fun they aren’t considered educationally valuable? I would argue that music lessons are so influential in a child’s life, they should come before any other class in terms of importance. They influence a child’s ability to learn math, english, reasoning, listening. In a group environment they teach teamwork, leadership, followership, compromise. And they positively influence a child’s self esteem. What other subject does all that for your child?

The music scene is negatively affected by the economy. True music fans need to make supporting the local music scene a priority if we want the clubs to be here when we come out of the economic downturn we’re experiencing now. Giving up one Starbucks/Caribbou/Dunn Brothers Latte will pay your ticket at the door to many shows in town.

Mothers’ Challenge – reminding us all of our number one responsibility in life and guiding us in how to be the best for our children. Sometimes we love our children too much to do what is right for them. Sometimes not enough.

If you’ve never bought a guitar before you may be a bit overwhelmed by all the choices, the options and the price points. Before you go shopping for your child’s first guitar, consider these points.

If you want to be a Rock Star, don’t let anything stand in your way. Pursuing a dream takes dedication and effort. The only question is, “Do you want it bad enough to make it happen.”