Best Educational Song In August, the AMTA (American Music Therapy Association) announced a COVID-19 Songwriting Contest. By that point in the pandemic, I had already created Social Distancing, You Need A Face Mask, and When You Cough, When You Sneeze, …

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Wrong Side of History You’re on the wrong side of history.Instead of waving that flag you should be taking a knee.You’re on the wrong side of history.Cause wearing a badge don’t give you immunity. Black lives matter more than twitter …

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The Red Panda Devin loves animals. He just turned 13 and has already decided he wants to be a zoologist when he grows up. Several months ago, I showed him the video Hellbender by Saint Louis band Fire Dog. This inspired …

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The First Four Years Archtop Music Therapy began serving special needs children in St. Louis, Missouri on July 1, 2015. Thank you to the dedicated parents who have invited me into their homes and to all of the amazing kids …

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Amazing Dangie Bros This is a video posted on YouTube about videos posted on YouTube. A songwriter should write about what excites and motivates them. Tristan is excited about Dangie Bros. He is motivated by writing a song and posting …

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I’ve Been Everywhere AKA What Tristan Did On His Summer Vacation Vocals: Tristan New Lyrics: Tristan & Jeff Music: written by Geoff Mack, but best known as a Johnny Cash song Idea To Use A Johnny Cash Song: Tristan’s Dad …

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Für Stretch Fifth meeting/concert/event of the First Tuesday Composers Club. The First Tuesday Composers Club at The Dark Room in Grand Center is an informal, open club founded by Adam Maness and Tim Fischer to give an outlet for professional …

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Camp Stepping Stones 2012 This is Part Three. Read Part One: Camp Stepping Stones 2010 HERE! Read Part Two: Camp Stepping Stones 2011 HERE! After the campers’ lyrical contributions on Friday night, these words had to be put to music… late Friday …

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First Tuesday Composers Club – October 6 Fourth meeting/concert/event of the First Tuesday Composers Club. The First Tuesday Composers Club at The Dark Room in Grand Center is an informal, open club founded by Adam Maness and Tim Fischer to …

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First Tuesday Composers Club – September 1 Third meeting/concert/event of the First Tuesday Composers Club. The First Tuesday Composers Club at The Dark Room in Grand Center is an informal, open club founded by Adam Maness and Tim Fischer to …

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