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    Month: January 2021

    When the teacher has to practice…

    I spoke to a colleague of mine the other day who at the moment is practicing a really fast tune on her instrument that she hasn’t played… Read more “When the teacher has to practice…”

    January 26, 2021February 2, 2021 by Kieran Quinn

    Sunday Music #10

    The story of a song… This eventually turned into this. Similar melody and chords, but completely different lyrics and vibe. Fascinating. So if your song doesn’t work… Read more “Sunday Music #10”

    January 25, 2021 by Kieran Quinn

    Why Me?

    I reckon I must hold some sort of record for speed while running the length of Dublin’s O’Connell St. I was just home from Belgium one Sunday… Read more “Why Me?”

    January 23, 2021 by Kieran Quinn

    Spring-cleaning

    A few things about spring-cleaning… It doesn’t have to be done in spring. It does however have to involve cleaning, or at least tidying! It often refers… Read more “Spring-cleaning”

    January 22, 2021 by Kieran Quinn

    I don’t want to live on the moon

    This song has been part of the homeschooling schedule this week… In it, Ernie sings about travelling under the sea. The girls agree that it would be… Read more “I don’t want to live on the moon”

    January 21, 2021 by Kieran Quinn

    Summer in Dublin

    An Irish classic or completely overplayed – depends on who you talk to I guess. Written by Liam Reilly, who sadly passed away aged 65 earlier this… Read more “Summer in Dublin”

    January 20, 2021 by Kieran Quinn

    Tuesday Trivia #9

    On the most famous song in the world…what is it?? Have a look at the vid below to find out… You can check out the afore-mentioned Tuesday… Read more “Tuesday Trivia #9”

    January 19, 2021 by Kieran Quinn

    Wincing…

    Last night I stayed up for a while and watched videos of performances of some old songs I wrote. And while at times I smiled and was… Read more “Wincing…”

    January 18, 2021 by Kieran Quinn

    Sunday Music #9

    There has been a lot of talk around this version of The Saw Doctors famous hit – N17 – over the last few weeks. And justifiably so… Read more “Sunday Music #9”

    January 17, 2021 by Kieran Quinn

    Phil

    A guy who taught me most of what I know about jazz piano had a stroke in June. A bad one. His independence has been diminished and… Read more “Phil”

    January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 by Kieran Quinn

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