Happy end-of-April!
Here are my favorite fun finds from all over the web this past month for you, my dear peeps.
~Amy
1
The Real Book (Episode #438) from 99% Invisible podcast
The absolutely fascinating story of how the popular “Real Book” evolved into fruition.
2
My Hunt for the Original McDonald’s French Fry Recipe (Atlas Obscura)
How interesting! Do you remember the original McDonald’s french fries (prior to 1990?) Even though I was a kid in the ’80s, I don’t.
They were apparently fried in beef tallow rather than vegetable/soybean oils as they are today and in turn were much crispier.
Of course, I’ve already put beef tallow in my Amazon shopping cart. We’re not McDonald’s eaters, but like a good American, enjoy eating a good french fry now and then.
3
Have you heard of CeraVe? If you have any kind of skin sensitivities, it’s a product developed by Dermatologists that’s available in your local drugstore or grocery.
I found out about it when I had a crazy heat rash on my legs a couple of summers ago that wouldn’t go away. After going to the dermatologist, their simple recommendation was the CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Cream and a mild antibiotic.
4
Do you hold year-end evaluation meetings with parents and students? Here are some resources to help.
Friday Finds #214 – Year-End Evaluations (Piano Pantry)
Friday Finds #215 – Parent/Student Questionnaires (Piano Pantry)
Maybe Measuring Progress is Really Measuring Something More Important? (Key Ideas podcast)
5
8 Solo Piano Collections for Worship (Ashley Danyew)
Ashley has a podcast called Field New on Music Teaching and Learning I’ve been enjoying recently thanks to a recommendation by Joy Morin.
6
A fun virtual tour of Leila Viss’s piano studio.
7
My highly recommended recipes from what I made in the past four weeks:
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Poblano Peppers (Simply Recipes); For a little healthier side, serve alongside quinoa rather than rice.
High Protein Oat Waffles (Skinny Taste); I already shared these several weeks ago but they are too good to not bring up again!
Rhubarb Dream Bars (Baking You Happier)
Southwestern Apple and Radish Salad (Cook’s Country); Add some shredded rotisserie chicken to make it a meal.
White Bean and Tuna Salad (Simply Recipes); Add some extra salad greens for a more robust salad.
8
The Ultimate Music Education Book List (Mrs. Stouffer’s Music Room)
Wow, an incredibly comprehensive list!!
9
In case you missed them and they are just what you need at this time:
Friday Finds #213 – Recital Prep
Friday Finds #216 – New Student Interviews and Registrations
10
12 Facebook Settings and Notifications You Can Turn Off Immediately (Real Simple)
11
How Music Teachers Can Sell Digital Products (Piano with Lauren)
12
Music Publishing 101 (Chrissy Ricker)
