TIME

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IT’S COMMON FOR ADULTS TO FEEL LIKE we’re drowning in judgment—“You’re not famous enough,” “You’re not smart enough,” “You’re not thin enough.” The weight of these appraisals, from others and from ourselves, can prevent us from looking at the world a

Pianist

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When learning a new piece or maintaining a piece that is in our active repertoire, one of the biggest obstacles to reaching our goal is not appreciating the difference between the process of practising and the act of performing (or playing through).

WellBeing

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Poet and writer Charles Bukowski once said, “What matters most is how well you walk through the fire.” This year has been a test of will for so many. The strain and stress, mentally and emotionally, has at times been excruciatingly painful. There is,

Bass Player

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Welcome back, bassists! This month we will be continuing with my Player Series, having started with advice on being a touring bass player in the last issue. This time around, I’ll be sharing tips on the required skills, tools and knowledge for life a

MASK The Magazine

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ALICIA FORTUNE DIRECTOR OF PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT, LIFESCAPE PREMIER In a technology-driven world, it is important that businesses, schools, communities and especially parents are intentional as role models for technology usage with our children of all

HELLO magazine

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Loved by royals and celebrities for getting sustainable results, Louise Parker is the secret behind of some of the most photographed bodies in the world. And to celebrate 13 years of her lifestyle programmes, the Louise Parker Method is giving one HE

Metal Hammer UK

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MUSIC HAS ALWAYS played a part in protest: a way of changing the world for the better, altering perceptions or simply a means for artists to express their despair, discontent or hunger to create something new from the ashes of what went before. This

The Knot Ohio Weddings Magazine

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A wedding is a loaded event—financially, emotionally and even spiritually—so it’s no wonder there can be a lot of anxiety surrounding both the actual celebration and the idea of marriage itself. There are certainly red flags you should pay attention

Art & Antiques

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THIS MONTH, Anton Kern Gallery showcases the late American artist David Byrd’s original book David Byrd: Montrose VA 1958–1988 in two ways. The New York gallery is collaborating with Hatje Cantz and the David Byrd Estate to publish the homemade book—

Psychologies

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1 Although it’s not as simple as ‘just turn it off’ or ‘don’t look’, try to be conscious of the platforms you use, how often you use them and what activities or content you engage with online. 2 Try to stay mindful when you use digital media, and r

Woman

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During a recent interview, The Duchess of Sussex gave the public a peek into her inner sanctum and delighted wellness advocates. Peeping out from behind Meghan was a chunk of what appeared to be celestine, and crystal fans clocked it at once. Celesti

Psychologies

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Q My mother and I have been estranged for five years, due to me revealing childhood sexual abuse by my father. She and my dad refuse to acknowledge the abuse (other relatives have also confronted him). She has been manipulated and controlled by my fa

Beat English

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Beat /In your course “Trailer Music Basics” course, you present proven strategies for monetizing your own music. Which are the most important ones? Christian / Not all of my customers earn money with their music when they come to me. That is why I ha

POPSUGAR

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Whether you follow entertainment, sports, or politics, every headline right now is about one thing and one thing only: the coronavirus. COVID-19 has sickened thousands across the globe, and for those of us who are fortunate enough to be healthy, it h

Triathlete

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A strong body is important for a successful race day, but a strong mind trumps all, says Seth Rose, mental performance consultant and founder of Southern California-based Transition Performance. “There are a lot of unknowns at your first race, and th

The European Business Review

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Dr. Anat Garti is a social psychologist, couple and family therapist, management consultant, and a coach. She is the chief psychologist of the Israel Values Center: www. values-center.co.il. Contact her: anatgarti@gmail.com Dr. Simon L. Dolan is a

Future Music

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“Play before you have the idea of writing music, or producing music. Experiment with everything you can. For example use an EQ in every extreme way possible and think about how it changes the sound. Don’t presume it’s ever too extreme and that delica

Music Tech Magazine

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This issue we’re heading to the pictures – or, rather, your music is. The film and television industries have never been as prominent a part of contemporary culture as they are today, and with each new Netflix must-watch and binge-worthy drama comes

Futurity

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In K-12 music classes and performances may look different this fall, but creativity and music-making technology will mean classes won’t be silenced, one expert says. “There are so many online tools out there that music educators can use to bring stud

Sunday Independent

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A PROLIFIC singer, a teacher, a cultural activist, an ambassador of heritage, a mother and friend. These are just some of the words used to describe legendary singer Sibongile Khumalo whose death sent shockwaves across South Africa this past week. Kh

Futurity

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As family, friends, and fans pay their final respects to Aretha Franklin, whose funeral was August 31, Charles Kronengold argues that Franklin defined her time in many ways. Franklin, who died August 16 at age 76, figures extensively in Kronengold’s

Chicago magazine

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Coronavirus quarantine has shown us how stifling it feels to never, ever leave our streets. (Or, let’s be real, our apartments.) That’s doubly true for kids in under-resourced communities, even in non-COVID times. The organizers of My Block, My Hood,

Psychologies

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When I was 17, I passed my driving test and got my first speeding ticket a month later. I haven’t got better with age. Just before I started my slow journey, I was thrown out of a speed awareness class for not switching off my phone. Selling my car a

Woman's Day Magazine NZ

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HOLD YOUR HAND OVER THESE CARDS AND CLOSE YOUR EYES. ALLOW YOURSELF TO “FEEL” BEING DRAWN TO ONE CARD. THIS IS YOUR HEALING FLOWER FROM THE ANGELS. LAVENDER Your angels are helping you to calm your nerves so that you can better hear their helpful g

India Today

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In early 2001, Chennai-based musician, commentator, writer and activist Thodur Madabusi (T.M.) Krishna published his first piece of writing in The Hindu; it was a rebuttal: "I had to express how I felt." Though he began writing every once in a while,

Global Voices

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The cancellation of Argentinian reggaeton singer Romina Bernardo by Black French activists open the door to discussions about appropriation that had so far had little space online.

New Idea

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With concerns for Matthew Perry’s sobriety growing after his recent break-up, the rest of the Friends gang are rallying around him to ensure he gets through filming without relapsing. “Matthew’s doing his very best to not mess up, but there’s a hell

Future Music

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> Ever since live music events were brought to an abrupt halt last year, the search has been on for a digital platform that will let both artists and crowds get the same kind of experience in their own homes. Enter Woov. Promising to “transform the l

The Knot Michigan Weddings Magazine

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A wedding is a loaded event—financially, emotionally and even spiritually—so it’s no wonder there can be a lot of anxiety surrounding both the actual celebration and the idea of marriage itself. There are certainly red flags you should pay attention

Chat It's Fate

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For years, Whitchurch Hospital, near Cardiff, was known by locals as ‘the spooky place.’ A mental health facility that opened in 1908, it once ‘treated’ people for ‘moral imbecility’ (meaning women who’d had babies out of wedlock) and ‘mastubatory in