MusicBasics4Keyboard
544 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Greetings from North America. In 1990 I graduated from a small college in New Jersey with a music program where I majored in piano, attended concerts in NYC, and watched my first opera with Luciano Pavarotti. As a keyboard instructor today and big fan of popular music including light opera, I encourage you to watch We Are Family Wednesday nights to hear the exquisite harmonies coming from the stage. Two episodes brought me back to my roots growing up in the 1960s singing along to girl groups like The Supremes. The beat goes on. I love Cher's music. Read my book "Songbird at the Shopping Mall".
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Tangled up in Blue
September 06, 2021 15:34 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBThere was music in the cafes at night, and revolution in the air. She had to sell everything she owned, and froze up inside. And when finally the bottom fell out, I became withdrawn. The only thing I knew how to do, was keep on keepin' on, like a bird that flew. Tangled up in blue. Bob Dylan 1976 Ram's Horn Music. D major. Thanks for listening.
Reservations for one, please!
September 05, 2021 18:10 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBSome people enjoy being alone. At the beach, the movies and on vacation, I'm one of those people. Thanks for listening.
About Being a Cat Owner
September 05, 2021 15:58 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBWhat say you about these times we're living in, dear cat owners? Running out of cat litter? Me, too. Thank you for listening.
Friendship and Maple Syrup
September 03, 2021 16:44 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBSome years ago, a dear friend gifted me with a one-quart container of pure Vermont maple syrup. I explained I was not a big fan because it was too sweet for my taste. I may have kept the conversation short trying to keep her feelings from getting hurt. I had not even open it. Some years later, I opened it. To my delight, this Vermont Grade A Medium Amber syrup was DELICIOUS! Upon her suggestion, I might even sweeten my coffee with it - if I could afford it. Since that time, whenever I cook ...
Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
September 03, 2021 16:30 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBTGIF! Kicking off this holiday weekend with great food and wine? That's my desire for you, your friends and family. Thank you for listening.
Feeding a Family of Four
September 02, 2021 23:07 - 54 seconds - 858 KBThis is about stocking on food supplies by home cooks during this new surge in covid cases. Panic shopping is back with a run on red meat and other food items. Already there are fewer people inside supermarkets. Many who continue to shop are not wearing masks. Americans are dealing with food shortages this Labor Day weekend trying to stay safe by keeping their distance from other people. This is not about climate change and Hurricane Ida although related in terms of essential food and bevera...
Heading into Happy Hour
September 02, 2021 22:10 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBWish you were here. Thanks for listening.
Morning Coffee, Covid and Hummingbirds
September 02, 2021 15:30 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBTrusting your Labor Day holiday is filled with kindness, patience and love. Thank you for listening.
Social Distancing in the Meat Dept.
September 02, 2021 15:30 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBThere we were face to face with no masks talking about roast beef like two buds without a care in the world. Didn't even occur to me to raise my mask as I showed him a picture of the meat I was looking for on my cellphone. At that moment, we were less than one foot apart. He found it and we parted with a smile. Hope that virus was nowhere in sight. If I do contract the virus, you'll know I died a happy death from sharing photos in the meat department at Kroger with Don. Trusting your Labor D...
Planning Ahead for Labor Day
September 02, 2021 01:16 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBThank you for listening.
Amphibians Taking over the World
September 02, 2021 01:07 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBPllural noun: amphibians a cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises the frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. They are distinguished by having an aquatic gill-breathing larval stage followed (typically) by a terrestrial lung-breathing adult stage. Source: Google search. Thank you for listening. Please stay safe.
Bull Frogs vs. Alligators
September 02, 2021 00:57 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBIt's beginning to look like the end times regarding climate change and panic shopping. Ground beef and toilet paper will not save us. Thank you for listening.
Help for Victims of Hurricane Ida
September 01, 2021 16:49 - 39 seconds - 621 KBToday, victims of Hurricane Ida need our help. The Red Cross needs volunteers and donations. Thank you for listening.
Peace & Tranquility in your World
September 01, 2021 13:56 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBThis is my desire for you today that there is peace and tranquility in your world. Seems to me that words of encouragement bring more happiness than playing a musical instrument. Learning to play one inherently needs encouragement. Share the love and find someone to encourage today. Thank you for listening.
Your Window on the World
September 01, 2021 13:56 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBThis is my desire for you today that there is peace and tranquility in your world. Seems to me that words of encouragement bring more happiness than playing a musical instrument. Learning to play one inherently needs encouragement. Share the love and find someone to encourage today. Thank you for listening.
From Lemons to Lemonade
August 31, 2021 14:14 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBToday's episode is about living with pain and suffering. Thank you for listening.
Trying to Mend a Broken Heart
August 30, 2021 19:47 - 58 seconds - 922 KBGrieving over loss is a state of mind. If you are grieving today, you are not alone. God loves you and wants you to be happy. The Word of God comes in a book with many chapters about relief from despair and loss. It is about healing troubled minds and living a life of peace and assurance. It is not a psychology book. If you own a Bible, start reading. Even when depression and other disorders are partly to blame, my heart goes out to you. Thanks for listening.
How to Mend a Broken Heart
August 30, 2021 19:47 - 58 seconds - 922 KBGrieving over loss is a state of mind. If you are grieving today, you are not alone. God loves you and wants you to be happy. The Word of God comes in a book with many chapters about relief from despair and loss. It is about healing troubled minds and living a life of peace and assurance. It is not a psychology book. If you own a Bible, start reading. Even when depression and other disorders are partly to blame, my heart goes out to you. Thanks for listening.
Stretching helps to relieve back pain
August 30, 2021 18:58 - 3 minutes - 3.67 MBThank you for listening to this episode about the method I use to alleviate lower back pain that doesn't require exercise equipment or a chiropractor. This method can be done at home without the help of anyone. However, I would keep a phone nearby to call for help in case you can't get up. It works as long as your back muscles are strong. If not, I recommend stretching exercises in a heavy comfortable chair. Just twist and turn and lift yourself from a seated position. This works, too. Reach...
Ways to Relieve Lower Back Pain
August 30, 2021 15:49 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBTreatment of back pain has undergone a recent sea change. Experts now appreciate the central role of exercise to build muscles that support the back. This Special Health Report, Back Pain: Finding solutions for your aching back, helps you understand why back pain occurs and which treatments are most likely to help. This report describes the different types of back problems and the tailored treatments that are more likely to help specific conditions. End of story. I have a few questions start...
Too Close for Comfort on Smartphones
August 29, 2021 18:21 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBAre you listening? It's the sound of a new text message or ring tone on the iPad or smartphone while multitasking throughout the day and night. These devices have many advantages, but can also bring bad news. When the news is good, we are happy. When it isn't, we wonder what happened? Is this turn of events simply a minor distraction or my fault in some way. It might also be meant to set new guidelines in a relationship or end it altogether. One can only hope the intention is to bring encour...
Married to a Mensa
August 29, 2021 15:32 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBWhen love is real but doesn't seem to last, we "gird our loins" and get on with our lives - or perish. "Gird your loins" is a line from the movie "The Devil Wears Prada" with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci. The subtitle is Hell on Heels. Some years ago I wrote a screenplay and entered it in the 7th Annual International Screenplay Competition organized by the American Screenwriters Association and Writer's Digest. It took one year to write. I was speaking with agents. It was la...
Only Love Can Break a Heart
August 29, 2021 02:32 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MB... or mend it again. Sung by Gene Pitney. This is about needing to know the song before standing in front of an audience on Karaoke Night (or afternoon). I had no idea what was needed to do this. Thanks for listening. "Only Love Can Break a Heart" published in 1962, performed by the American singer-songwriter Gene Pitney. The song was written by Hal David (words) and Burt Bacharach (music) and appears on Pitney's second album Only Love Can Break a Heart. Pitney had enjoyed some success as...
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
August 29, 2021 01:15 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBYes, I am. Here are the lyrics to the song by Elvis Presley. Not only does he sing but he reminisces in a speaking voice. Welcome to the Lonely Hearts Club on another Saturday night. Ask the question: why does one-sided love keep happening? And, why do I fall for the wrong people and find myself in impossible relationships? Remember the song by Gene Pitney? Only love can break a heart or mend it again. Thanks for listening. Are you lonesome tonight, Do you miss me tonight? Are you sorry we ...
Poached Pears with Wine for Dessert
August 28, 2021 23:45 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBThis is my story about having a wonderful homecooked meal with poached pears. What's your story? Thank you for listening.
Poached Pears and Sangria
August 28, 2021 23:45 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBThis episode is about just-picked pears, Sangria and music for a summer night. The song title is Summer Symphony Ball from the YouTube audio library.Thank you for listening.
Lord, find me Somebody to Love
August 28, 2021 23:40 - 1 minute - 1.52 MBCan anybody find me somebody to love? Each morning I get up I die a little. Can barely stand on my feet. Take a look in the mirror and cry Lord what you're doing to me. I have spent all my years in believing you. But I just can't get no relief, Lord! Somebody, somebody. Can anybody find me somebody to love? QUEEN. Got no feel, I got no rhythm. I just keep losing my beat. I'm ok, I'm alright. Ain't gonna face no defeat. I just gotta get out of this prison cell. Someday I'm gonna be free, L...
Putting People under the Microscope
August 28, 2021 21:28 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBWhen this is about relationships, putting your partner, lover or spouse under the microscope can cause problems. It can be destructive, expensive when hiring detectives, and downright exhausting. It's not good for ya! Trust and obey 'cause there's no other way, that's what I always say late at night or midday. Sooner or later the truth will come out. Be prepared. When is the right time to ask questions especially when a romantic relationship is new? From the start. Don't hold back. This sh...
Too Sick to get out of Bed
August 28, 2021 16:57 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBToday's technology makes it possible to connect with friends by social media sites like Facebook, hand-held devices and computers. Connecting with friends has never been easier until they are flat on their back in bed. Not everyone is able to drive to the hospital or wants to call for an ambulance. These are times we depend on co-workers or friends with a car to get us there. Consider this: women giving birth to babies are admitted by medical professionals in the same areas of the hospital w...
When it's too Hot to be Outdoors
August 28, 2021 16:16 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBThis episode is about homeowners. It is not about first responders, fire fighters, utility workers and landscapers. Thank you for listening.
You are not alone, trust me
August 28, 2021 13:53 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBBased on God's word as it is written in the bible, we are not alone. This means different things to different people. The Lord your God takes delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. You are not alone. Zephaniah 3:17. Trust and obey, 'cause there's no other way. To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Google search for sacred music or hymns. The earlier podcast referred to was not uploaded. Too chatty.
Pet Owners - no need to panic!
August 27, 2021 17:21 - 37 seconds - 588 KBHere's the scoop from Jeremy at Sam's Club about pet supplies. Don't panic! Thanks for listening.
Keep Love Alive with Words
August 27, 2021 02:20 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBWords bring people together or tear them apart. Using the right words to keep love alive is the mission statement of this episode. Thank you for listening.
Words of Love for You and Me
August 27, 2021 00:44 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBThis episode is about words of love written in a recent love letter to me. If it helps you express your feelings of love to someone nearby or long distance, I am happy. Thank you for listening.
Great Pizza is all about the Dough!!
August 26, 2021 18:39 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBThis episode is about Two Thumbs UP for a pizza brand. Even though it looked burned from the oven, it tastes delicious. The brand name is Screamin' Sicilian Pizza Co. Can't wait to send my comments about the great sauce, cheese and holy pepperoni. It's delicious! Highly recommended. Thank you for listening.
Your Love is Worth All the Gold on Earth
August 26, 2021 14:57 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBWhen I was growing up in the USA people listened to music on the radio at home and on car radios. These song lyrics by Elvis Presley are meant to lift your spirits today if you are feeling under the weather or lonely tonight. In this podcast I sing a few lines from the song "Don't Be Cruel". I can't believe I'm talking about this except this music makes me happy and I hope it helps you, too. This episode is really a musical trip down memory lane when I was having the time of my in high scho...
Your Love is Worth all the Gold on Earth
August 26, 2021 14:57 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBThese song lyrics by Elvis Presley are meant to lift your spirits if you are feeling under the weather today or lonely tonight. In this podcast I sing a few lines from the song "Don't Be Cruel". Music by Elvis Presley makes me happy. This episode is about a trip down memory lane when I was in high school. I was in love with my boyfriend who was very kind, played football, made me feel safe and very happy. Being together on weekends lifted my spirits and made me feel alive. We didn't make it...
Can't Help Falling in Love with You
August 26, 2021 14:57 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBThese song lyrics by Elvis Presley are meant to lift your spirits if you are feeling under the weather today or lonely tonight. In this podcast I sing a few lines from the song "Don't Be Cruel". Music by Elvis Presley makes me happy. This episode is about a trip down memory lane when I was in high school. I was in love with my boyfriend who was very kind, played football, made me feel safe and very happy. Being together on weekends lifted my spirits and made me feel alive. We didn't make it...
Elvis Presley's Number One Hits
August 26, 2021 14:07 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBCan you name one or more? If you listen to music or play a musical instrument you are blessed. Your gift is meant to be shared with others. It's about more than saving yourself from loneliness and heartbreak. Music brings relief to our troubled minds when we are all shook up. Surrender to the healing powers that music brings to suspicious minds and a broken heart. Don't be cruel. Listen to music when you feel under the weather. It works. Do it! It's now or never. Should I try to sing one of ...
Thin or Naturally Rising Pizza Crust?
August 25, 2021 18:40 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBWhich one do you like best? Thank you for listening.
City Slickers, Bringing in the Herd & Pizza
August 25, 2021 17:55 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBIf you are a Billy Crystal fan and know this movie, you know what this episode is about. It's a comedy about bringing in a herd of cattle in a rain storm. Please visit my YouTube channel with the same name for pictures of pizza boxes taken today at the supermarket. Leave a comment about pizza, vacations or food shopping in a rain storm. Enjoy your day. Celebrate life and thanks for listening.
Grape Music to Start your Day
August 25, 2021 14:05 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBMusic by Clover_3 from the YouTube audio library. Have a grape day. Remember life's lessons from Pepe Le Pew. Whew! Thanks for listening. Okay. Like Bud Fox, played by Charlie Sheen in Wall Street says to Gekko seated in a limo on Park Avenue - "Okay, you got me." What stinky smells come to my mind? Unclean farm animals in pens, some cheeses, some fish, dirty fish tanks and some pet stores. Corporate raiders. Insider trading. Greed. Publish or perish. This really stinks until you self-publi...
Let's Jump Start this Day!
August 25, 2021 13:34 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBMusic by TrackTribe from the YouTube audio library. Title: Boardwalk. Let's go! Thank you for listening.
When Women Go to Work
August 24, 2021 18:30 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBWhat happens when two women get together for wine tasting events? If those two women are Nanny Extraordinaire and me, the result is a book filled with great memories. Not just Wine Arts Night, but dinner with California winemakers at the Beard House in New York City. See chapter 9. Wine tasting with Andrea Immer at the French Culinary Institute renamed International Culinary Center in NYC. See chapter 10. See pages from Live on Tape at Amazon and other online bookstores. Thank you for listen...
Nanny Extraordinaire and Me at Work!
August 24, 2021 18:30 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBWhat happens when two women get together for wine tasting events? If those two women are Nanny Extraordinaire and me, the result is a book filled with great memories. Not just Wine Arts Night, but dinner with California winemakers at the Beard House in New York City. See chapter 9. Wine tasting with Andrea Immer at the French Culinary Institute renamed International Culinary Center in NYC. See chapter 10. See pages from Live on Tape at Amazon and other online bookstores. Thank you for listen...
Dad tells You to Go to Work
August 24, 2021 17:24 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBIf you were Sebastian Maniscalco, your father told you to "get a job" when you were eight years old. Maniscalco is one of America's most successful stand-up comedians of all time, after Bob Hope. Call me sentimental, but I miss the days when Girl Scouts came to our door selling cookies: mint, peanut butter and plain. I was one of those Girl Scouts. During the summer, most of my neighbors opened their doors whenever I came calling to take orders for cookies, flower seeds and magazines. My big...
Getting Hired on the Spot
August 24, 2021 15:59 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBAre you looking for work? This episode is for you. Based on my experience, there are ways to get hired on the spot. Thank you for listening.
Pet Names for Friends and Lovers
August 24, 2021 15:11 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBIt's all about the love. Not making this up. A former employer would say this to me signaling it was time to get back to work. It worked. He had a gift, many in fact, that endeared him to my heart. Most of all it was his way of saying stop talking. What is a popular term of endearment? These terms of endearment run the gamut from classic to cute to bizarre. Pet names like “sweetheart” and “honey” have been around for hundreds of years (since the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, respecti...
When it Feels like Love it Must be Love
August 24, 2021 14:42 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBThank you for listening to today's podcast. Have a great day!