MidWinter Festival Day 4:
I can honestly say that I cannot remember a time when music hasn't been in my life. Before arriving at the gates of LearnSweden, I've spent a life in music, playing with my family, as a soloist, composer, teacher and as a Community Music School administrator. Music still continues to play a large part in my daily life as I share and enjoy my children playing and creating music. Happily,the tradition continues. As I write this my daughter Mimi is practicing piano getting ready for an upcoming concert.
During these dark days of winter why not brush off that guitar sitting in the closet and bring back the joy of music ? Perfection isn't needed just a ready heart. If playing music seems like a daunting task why not enjoy someone elses playing?
Recently, I was introduced to the work of a wonderful inspired man named Mark Johnson. His is a journey which started in the streets of the United States and continued to travel over 4 continents;Europe,Africa, and Asia discovering how the power of music has to connect the world together.
Three years in the making Mark Johnson filmed spontaneous live music performances around the world. "Throughout the film, musicians from different locations that have never met eachother join together to re-create songs such as Stand By Me and One Love."
To learn more about Playing For Change and the Playing for Change foundation please go here. Money earned from the sale of this wonderful DVD goes to benefit the Playing for Change Foundation: "Building and Connecting Music/Art schools around the world."
For your enjoyment 'Stand By Me'.
Poster for the new DVD
