“Three of the things I love most about teaching is: I love helping a student connect with a piece of music by guiding them towards a feeling of accomplishment as they are able to play the entire piece”. I love hearing my students say, “I performed this piece for (whomever) and they were really impressed”. I […]

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Bryan Bludworth Born and raised right here on the Emerald Coast, Bryan Bludworth is the perfect blend of talent and Southern Charm! As a child Bryan started with piano lessons and then as a teen he picked up the guitar. High School brought his voice to the forefront with Chorus and Madrigals. Bryan Bludworth is […]

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A Novel by Ann MIller Hopkins Family Trust is Ann Miller Hopkin’s second novel set in Alabama and Florida. A Large family bands together, pooling resources to elevate their golden years and live a far greater lifestyle together than any of the sisters and cousins could experience individually. An attorney and close companion of the […]

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As summer break fast approaches, children will have extra time available to try and experience new things. For the month of June, Studio 237 Music School is offering week-long summer lessons for beginners through advanced levels. Each lesson is one hour long and runs for five consecutive days; you can choose your week. Each camp […]

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By Shannon Ireland Troy Kaszas has released his latest album “Country Hearts.” This album is certainly one I recommend for country lovers, or just basically good music lovers. Troy gave us a sneak peek in the form of a well-made video release earlier this year, called Alabama Lightning. It was a “jump out of your […]

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida has many qualities to appreciate for an area that is 65 square miles, with 16 Beach Communities, great venues for food and entertainment, and some very talented musicians. Many of the local musicians like Matt Miller, Marie Gleason,  Jim Couch,  Scott Gilmore, who play at various events during the year also […]

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Escape to Create Series: Linda McRae performs February 15th Since her 2015 Escape To Create Residency, singer songwriter Linda McRae has gained an international following as teacher and performer of unforgettable melodies and thought provoking lyrics.  Originally from Canada and now of Nashville, McRae was the 2016 British Columbia Entertainment Hall of Fame Pioneer Inductee and was […]

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Stories Through Song is What You’ll Experience at 30a Songwriters Festival By Lori Leath Smith Any good song tells a story. The music and lyrics should take you there. And that’s what is so special about the 30A Songwriters Festival. It captures your soul instantly through the music, the lyrics and the many stories the […]

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Meet Lisa Cyr I grew up in Framingham Massachusetts where the public schools had developed a large music program. Beginning in third grade, I took up clarinet and piano and through high school was actively involved in band, musicals, chorus, summer programs, and music theory. I studied music in college, graduated with a Bachelor of […]

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Danny Wilding began playing the flute in 1972 and at a young 70 years old he is still creating  beautiful music. When one thinks of a fairy tail or an otherworldly realm the music playing would be a Wilding original. Born and raised in Bournemouth, England Danny Wilding has traveled the world playing his music […]

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