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6 ways music can help you
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Blog posts from the Ryan Calder Band
Into 2021: What kind of performance people need
Happy new year! I know, I know… it’s a bit late. I was busy. But still, happy new year! Continue reading Into 2021: What kind of performance people need
Taking stock and gazing heavenward
I’ve noticed something. It’s the little things people say unconsciously.
When you ask someone how they’re doing, there’s a range of automated responses. You know, something like this: Continue reading Taking stock and gazing heavenward
A human being’s reflection at the end of 2020
Allow me to offer my thoughts, just as they are, at this stage in the year. I’ve been reflecting deeply over the past few months, and in the interests of brevity (and yours and my own attention span), here’s a snapshot.
I’m an ardent fan of Sting. Not just his music, but I enjoy his perspective on things. His worldview is a wonderful resource for me, personally.
Continue reading A human being’s reflection at the end of 2020A clothes line, class discussion and profound insight
In my work with young children, there’s generally a lot of noise and a lot of movement involved. You know, like a lot. It’s much like the earth’s population at the moment: noisy and hurried. As we start the countdown to Christmas 2020, I ask the question: what is the world teaching this young generation? And what are they learning? Continue reading A clothes line, class discussion and profound insight
Why music will get us through
The importance of music in our world now cannot be overstated, I don’t think. Continue reading Why music will get us through
The lure of dreaming
Dreams are strange things. I find they’re like vaporous visions in my psyche these days, amidst the demands of modern life. Continue reading The lure of dreaming
The age of crazy
There’s something to be said for the role time plays in allowing us to problem-solve. Many of my conversations at the moment seem to be highlighting the fact that this year has brought about a more acute 2020 vision than they could ever have imagined. Continue reading The age of crazy
Photoshoot with Troy Bishop: Behind The Scenes
There are a number of really great photographers out there. Recently, I got to do some cool stuff with Troy Bishop. Continue reading Photoshoot with Troy Bishop: Behind The Scenes
The issue of #struggles
Winter has a beauty all of its own. Continue reading The issue of #struggles
