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    Month: July 2019

    Music for the sake of it…

    This day last week I wrote a blog about the various checks and balances you need to keep an eye on in order to keep life as… Read more “Music for the sake of it…”

    July 21, 2019 by Kieran Quinn

    When the last part of a job is the most irritating…

    The thing about cutting hedges is that the easy and satisfying part comes first. The growl of the engine and the effortless way the hedgetrimmer scythes through… Read more “When the last part of a job is the most irritating…”

    July 20, 2019 by Kieran Quinn

    When you know you know…

    When David Lynch was working on his second feature film The Elephant Man, he heard Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings on the radio one day and in… Read more “When you know you know…”

    July 19, 2019 by Kieran Quinn

    Comparing musicianship…

    Sligo Jazz used to be my one of least favourite weeks of the year. It was the week where I got my yearly reminder that there are… Read more “Comparing musicianship…”

    July 18, 2019 by Kieran Quinn

    Religion, football and arguments

    According to some estimates, there are over 4,000 religions in the world, all with different beliefs. Some diametrically opposed to others – so they can’t all be… Read more “Religion, football and arguments”

    July 17, 2019 by Kieran Quinn

    Bohemian Rhapsody III

    It’s always the kids that let you know first. And they all want to learn Bohemian Rhapsody – which as far as I can see is in… Read more “Bohemian Rhapsody III”

    July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 by Kieran Quinn

    Some wisdom from Quincy…

    Whatever way you look at it, Quincy Jones has had a remarkable music career. The recent Netflix documentary on his life provided some wonderful insights into his… Read more “Some wisdom from Quincy…”

    July 15, 2019 by Kieran Quinn

    Do you want music to be your job?

    A guy in his late 40s called to see me yesterday on the recommendation of a friend. He has what I’m guessing is a steady, well-paid job… Read more “Do you want music to be your job?”

    July 14, 2019 by Kieran Quinn

    When your students make you proud…!

    It’s summer camp season, and I had the pleasure of once again spending a week at the Donegal Summer School of Music, now in it’s 20th year.… Read more “When your students make you proud…!”

    July 13, 2019 by Kieran Quinn

    When you’re weary….feeling small…

    When you feel you’re not very good at something, especially if it’s something that is personal, or something at which you really want to be good, it’s… Read more “When you’re weary….feeling small…”

    July 12, 2019 by Kieran Quinn

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