For Children and Parents and Me June 9, 2014 by JNewhall….from Haim G. Ginott (originally Ginzburg) teacher and writer “I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated, and a person is humanized or dehumanized. If we treat people as they are, we make them worse. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming.” General, PoetryBless The Beasts And The Children, Haim G. Ginott, jeanne newhall, music education, parenting advice, Teacher, We Are a The World We Are The ChildrenShare : Tweet
2 Songs 2 Videos November 16, 2013 by JNewhall # Here are a couple of new videos from the new album SKY. “The Dove” gives a glimpse into the life of the newly formed live performing DUO with Japanese guitar master Kazunori Koga. The title track “Sky” features over 200 still photographs shot by film and television director Edward Ornelas at various locations throughout the world: northern Scotland, Norway, Sedona, Kauai, eastern Oklahoma, Trinidad and Mammoth Mountain both in California. Enjoy and sending joy! Jeanne Music, VideosAbraham Laboriel, blues, Castle Oaks Productions, Catalina Bar & Grill, Catalina Jazz Club, green note osaka, Hollywood Jazz, indie, japan music, Jazz Reviews, jeanne newhall, Jeanne Newhall Performances, Kazunori Koga, los angeles music, music education, singer songwriter, soul, Spiritual, Walter RodriguezShare : Tweet
WEDNESDAY’S WISH — MUSIC EDUCATION July 18, 2013 by JNewhallHi, In a recent BBC Interview, “Elton John discusses his worry that TV propels acts into stardom who aren’t ready and who don’t have enough talent.” Elton John’s interview statements mirror my longtime concerns for the youth of this world. After a TV ad during a recent airing of Entertainment Tonight, I feel compelled to express myself; as a professional musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, producer, and private music teacher. Professional means I get paid for what I do. With this bold stroke, I think that qualifies me to express a bit of a smoldering opinion on the topic. Wednesday’s Wish: sharing it from my Facebook Music Page I wish the television/pop entertainment media along with the Grammy Foundation had never created “Grammy Camp” for young people. This is not music education. There are two essential elements that an individual must have to earn the right to call themselves a musical “artist”. Those elements do not involve a microphone, a recording studio, or “developing a strategy that will incr…ease their chances at having a successful career in music.” Nothing replaces natural musical talent (a least a little) and hard work. Hard work defined as a regular structured practice schedule on your chosen instrument, voice included. One must study and learn about music — melody, rhythm, harmony, etc. And, if you are really meant to be a professional musician, it will not feel like practicing. Breaking it down, it means discipline devotion and direction on a daily basis for years and years. There is no easy fix, quick way, or substitute. Sorry Grammy Foundation. You need to teach music — not to aspire to be an overnight pop star. I am concerned about the kids. So misguided. General, Wednesday's WIshAmerica's Got Talent, American Idol, BBC Interview, Elton John, Entertainment Tonight, Grammy Camp, music educationShare : Tweet
