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    Month: August 2018

    Hey Jude…

    …was first released 50 years ago last Sunday. 26 August 1968 to be precise. Did you know? When the band started the take they ended up using,… Read more “Hey Jude…”

    August 31, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    Back to school

    “It’s that time of the year again’. ‘Can you believe another year has passed?’ ‘I can’t believe how big they’re getting!’ These and many other similar lines… Read more “Back to school”

    August 30, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    Feeding time

    Feeding time at any animal trough is chaotic. Creatures jostling for position, wolfing down their food as fast as possible before someone else gets it, or it’s… Read more “Feeding time”

    August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    My art gallery experience

    The National Gallery of Ireland is a beautiful building, inside and out. I was there for the first time recently, and I had my usual experience in… Read more “My art gallery experience”

    August 28, 2018August 29, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    When you disagree with something…

    An article by the name of ‘The Tragic Decline of Musical Literacy (and Quality)’ caught my eye last week. It made a lot of points with which… Read more “When you disagree with something…”

    August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    Swings and Roundabouts

    Movement on a swing is all about momentum. If you get the right push and move your legs in the right way it can keep you going… Read more “Swings and Roundabouts”

    August 26, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    The Warriors Run

    There are probably many versions of this story, but here’s the one I heard. Almost 40 years ago, two friends sat in Sonny Bree’s pub in the… Read more “The Warriors Run”

    August 25, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    Borrowing the jersey…

    I played some music at an 80th birthday party last night. Like every birthday party, it was a celebration, but this was a special one. Firstly because… Read more “Borrowing the jersey…”

    August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    What are the right lessons/clubs for your children?

    I spoke to a set of parents in the company of their 14 year-old daughter recently. When they found out I taught piano they told me that… Read more “What are the right lessons/clubs for your children?”

    August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    Annette

    My working day always starts off well on a Wednesday because at 9.30, Annette comes for her lesson. I always look forward to it because every week… Read more “Annette”

    August 22, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

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