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Piano Lessons & Classes in Norwood Park
Find the perfect teacher or instructor in Norwood Park for private piano lessons in your home or in their studio.
Popular Piano Teachers near Norwood Park
Check out some of our most popular teachers near Norwood Park including Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Harwood Heights, Niles and Schiller Park.
About Caleb M.Close
I give beginner piano students a great head start in their musical education, with a solid foundation covering piano technique and an introduction to music theory which would serve them well whether they continue to pursue piano, or pick up another instrument along the way.
About Caleb
Caleb performs in Chicago with soul-pop band The Right Now, the progressive Pocket Radio, the soulful Bassel and the Supernaturals, the genre-defying Willy Dynomite, the Latin-grooved Contrabanda, and funk outfit Nasty Snacks. He has played in horn sections for Latin, funk, and big-band jazz bands, as well as Afrobeat, indie rock, R&B/soul, and hip-hop/rap groups.
He has also played the national anthem for the president at opening night of the Chicago Bulls season, been featured at Chicago Blackhawks games, principal trump
Caleb has been teaching privately in the Chicago area for 6 years now and is eager to teach students with any amount of experience, especially those who are eager to approach music from a variety of perspectives.
I believe that the best way to teach a brass instrument at any level, is simply to check in and make sure that the student has a great understanding of what a beautiful sound is on their instrument. This is done in a patient and positive environment, filled with the best possible music making to serve as a model to aspire to. With small, attainable goals and encouragement to practive at least a small amount on a daily basis, you cannot help of improve, and hopefully have a good time playing whatever music interests you while doing so. The journey is a bit different for everyone, but anyone can make a beautiful sound, and go from there!
I like to strike a balance of teaching out of various method books(depending on the student and their level of ability, some are more suitable than others of course and I help guide the way), and learning to play by ear, which can be almost anything the student wants to learn, provided it's not overly complicated for them. Technique has it's place, but is certainly not the whole story. Learning music that is fun, while at the same time learning to get better at your instrument, makes the overall process enjoyable and rewarding. Once you have the right tools, music is something that can be fulfilling for the rest of your life, especially when you learn to do it in a fun and healthy way.
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Caleb M.
Caleb M.
About Tracy B.Close
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About Tracy
*** Lesson Details ***
My approach to teaching is to combine fundamentals with "adventure." I encourage students to experiment with their instrument and have quite a few budding composers. No two students learn in the same way, so
My teaching environment is very laid back. I expect my students to practice, but I don't read them the riot act if they show up to a lesson not having practiced much the week before. I encourage them to practice more the next week and I give them strategies for how to fit practice time into their schedule along with the most efficient way to practice their pieces.
I encourage parents to sit in on their child's lesson, but I don't require it. The more a parent is informed about their child's goals, the better they are able to assist, support and facilitate the student's practice. Involved parents contribute greatly to a child's success.
I love teaching adults too! It is never too late to learn an instrument and the rewards carry over into all aspects of life. As with children, music makes us all smarter. Research proves this. We learn complicated spacial and math skills without even realizing it; we're having too much fun!
I have annual recitals for private students. I speak Spanish.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Basement studio finished and separate from house
*** Travel Equipment ***
Sometimes music. I can refer students to instrument rental or purchase places, but do not have instruments to provide. I can obtain music for the students if they prefer, otherwise I will tell them what and where to buy.
*** Specialties ***
I use Suzuki and other books for material, but my teaching is more traditional. I use actual bowhold from start. My own invention - pinky AND thumb houses. Music reading is introduced fairly early. A little at a time and it's painless.
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Tracy B.
Tracy B.
About Dora H.Close
Music is my passion and I believe everyone can learn regardless of what level they are in. I'm here to help you advance in your musical journey!
About Dora
Living room w/ piano and seating for parents
*** Specialties ***
Piano and voice, musical theater and classical music.
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She LOVES learning both singing and piano playing with Dora! Dora has mastered flexibility and patience, and is excellent at keeping a young child on task. Heck, I started taking piano lessons myself! Dora, you are a gift to our city!!!
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Dora H.
Dora H.
About Eric M.Close
Students will work on piano technique, based on their level of study. They will learn through the use of exercises (playing scales, arpeggios, and studies/etudes), as well as through the application to real-life repertoire, in the genre of their choice (classical, pop, rock, jazz, etc.)
About Eric
I am a classically trained professional opera singer in the Evanston area. I received my bachelor's degree in vocal performance at the University of Miami and am currently studying for a master's degree at Northwestern University. I just moved to Evanston in September and am looking to take on students of all ages who are interested in classical, musical theater, or pop/jazz singing. I can also teach beginning piano skills. Let me help you unlock your most beautiful sound!
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Eric M.
Eric M.
About Nicole B.Close
Inherited a grand piano, but now it's collecting dust in your living room? Blow the dust off, and get your fingers warmed up... let's learn how to play the keys together!
About Nicole
Nicole has been a young artist for Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, Metropolitan International Music Festival, and for Tiroler Opern Programm, under international instructors, including Elizabeth Bachman (from the Metropolitan Opera), Kim Josephson (Metropolitan Opera), Sharon Cheng (Caramoor),
Nicole B.
Nicole B.
About Rena S.Close
Rena provides engaging lessons to beginner and intermediate students of any age. Lessons will be tailored to the student and planned out with their goals in mind.
About Rena
Rena has nearly five years of tutoring experience in a variety of academic subjects. In her first year at UChicago, she taught an ACT Reading and Writing Prep course as part of a university outreach program.
Rena has guided numerous students through the sometimes nerve-wracking college admissions process. She regularly edits admissions-related essays, as well as written work for academic disciplines.
She is a native speaker of Russian and English and ha
Rena S.
Rena S.
About Aleksandar D.Close
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Hi :)
I am a professional singer and piano player.
I have a band called Viva Vox and we are very popular in the whole Europe.
Beside that I am a composer, MTV songwriter, violin player and I have a bachelor degree in Music Production.
Whether you are a beginner or a professional pianist my Piano Lessons are far from standard ones, because playing piano is so much more than just playing :)
Beside learning the basic steps we will explore the genre that you are most comfortable with, we will learn how to play in front of the audience and how to master the stage fright, how to compose your own song that you will be so proud of and also how to sing (in case you don't know how to sing) because piano and singing always goes together :)
I am singing and playing in front of 40 thousand people so let me pass on this amazing experience to you :)
p.s: Always believe in yourself and just follow your dreams.
About Aleksandar
As a singer who has a vocal band (Viva Vox) who is extremely popular in the whole Europe and concerts that exceeds 40 thousand people I decided to pass on my knowledge and experience as a Vocal and Piano Teacher. I play violin and piano for 12 years. As a songwriter I had collaboration with many worldwide performers/singers/musicians. My song was in the Top MTV Charts for 2 weeks. I composed music for international festivals, short films and documentaries worldwide. I was the best student of generation in 2015.
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Aleksandar D.
Aleksandar D.
About Francesca S.Close
I am a fully qualified Music teacher in the United Kingdom and the United States. I have an undergraduate degree from Royal Holloway, University of London in Music and Psychology, with focuses on vocal performance and developmental psychology. I attended the prestigious Institute of Education for Post Graduate Certification in Education. Since then I have worked in schools in London and Chicago, and am fully capable of teaching all ages and levels of experience. My primary instruments are voice and piano, but I am also very competent at the flute, guitar, ukulele, and recorder. I have a full enough understanding of most other instruments to teach them at a beginning level.
I've taught private piano and singing lessons for about 5 years, but I've been a qualified music teacher in schools for 2 years, with another year of experience in my intensive student teaching course. I student taught in London and subsequently worked there. This year I relocated back to Chicago and have ...
About Francesca
I've taught private piano and singing lessons for about 5 years, but I've been a qualified music teacher in schools for 2 years, with another year of experience in my
Francesca S.
Francesca S.
About Christopher C.Close
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I am a inspired and motivational instructor. Besides my musical knowledge I rely on my communication skills to be able to explain things as many times as necessary and in different ways to make sure my student is on the right page.
About Christopher
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About Felicia B.Close
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I have worked with beginning and intermediate level piano students for the last 5 years. Several students have been with me from their first Alfred's book and continues on until they have almost graduated the entire program. When students are ready, I add Suzuki method to their lessons.
About Felicia
Although I am primarily a violinist and vocalist I also teach up to intermediate in piano, viola, cello, and acoustic guitar at the music studio. I believe that it is important for the student to be able to learn music theory at their skill l
Felicia B.
Felicia B.
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Average Cost of Piano Lessons in Norwood Park
The average cost of 60-minute piano lessons in Norwood Park is $59. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $59 and $59 per hour.
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This exhibit considers Prey's distinct perspective as a 21st century female artist, revising the male dominated art-historical watercolor tradition, as she explores the depth of the American landscape and American identity. Her work is part of a trajectory of American Art but built on abstract painting as well, with a conceptual underpinning of the composition and points of empathy around color, composition and subject. Her belief that color is the most powerful way to communicate drove Prey to develop groundbreaking, intricate layering techniques. Beginning with marks on paper, and then built up through her evocative use of color and dozens of thin washes, often incorporating parts of her surrounds- water, soil, crushed shells.
An American painter with an international reputation, Prey was appointed by the President of the United States to the National Council on the Arts, the advisory board of the National Endowment for the Arts. Members are chosen for their established record of distinguished service and achievement in the arts. She has maintained a studio and painted in Maine for over 40 years. Inflection Points: 40 Years Painting Maine is a synthesis of her dialogue with her immediate environs in the Port Clyde, Mainewhich led to the Inflection Point of her MASS MoCA commission:
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The northeastern state has a long tradition in the history of American landscape painting, thinking of artists such as Hopper, Church, Homer, Wyeth—but few, if any, are women. And for Prey it is not only Maine's history as a landscape subject that attracted generations of artists, there is a personal connection as she has family roots on the St. George Peninsula dating to the 1700s, when her mother's ancestors lived in some of the same white houses that we now find in her paintings.
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Prey graduated from Williams College where she studied with Lane Faison as part of the Williams College Art Mafia and holds a master's from Harvard University where she was able to continue her art history studies. She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and a Henry Luce Foundation grant that enabled her to travel, study and exhibit extensively in Europe and Asia. She is an art blogger for The Huffington Post, a frequent lecturer and an arts advocate as well as adjunct faculty at Williams College.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78128985397271986512014-10-04T23:16:25.528-07:00Zero to 5KPreparing to run a 5K on April 26th to benefit families affected by MPS IIIMeganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-27001707873710371942009-05-04T09:39:00.000-07:002009-05-05T08:26:31.195-07:00MapMyRunI love my Nike+ monitor, but the other day I was wondering how accurate it really was. I didn't feel like going to the gym to run on the (itty-bitty) track. Seriously, 12-13 laps per mile can make you dizzy. I feel like a hamster running in a ball when I run there.

Anyway, I found this site Map My Run. It allows you to, er, map your run by clicking on the map to indicate your route. Then it will calculate the distance for you. It seems pretty powerful and does say something about integration with the Nike+ monitor, but I haven't gotten that far yet. So far I used it to make sure my monitor was calibrated properly. It said I was running about 2.5 miles during my regular workout and Map My Run confirmed that distance.

Now I've been using it to devise a new route that adds a little length. Last time I tried to diverge while I was out running, I almost got lost and ended up climbing a rather large hill to get home. Thankfully, Map My Run has a topo feature as well so as long as I plan the route before I go, I shouldn't face that challenge again, unless I want to (doubtful!)Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-3939883973547540202009-05-04T09:14:00.000-07:002009-05-04T09:31:50.513-07:00Race Wrap-up

I did it! The 5K was fantastic. I finished in about 37 minutes - a 10:50 ish pace. Not bad for the first time around.

I really had a great time - the actual run was tough, but I really enjoyed the whole event. It was fun to run with other people and Ernest was a terrific wing man. :) I was honored to meet Olivia's mother and father - I'm glad we were able to raise some money in her memory.

It was so cool to have my whole family there (except my brother!). At the end of the race, I was really dragging and it ended on a small incline. My dad was there and helped me run the last leg. Thanks, Dad!

The run was actually 5.5 K - much to my surprise. I always figured races were really accurate, but I guess not. I even thought that maybe my Nike+ monitor was not calibrated properly. This past week I tested it out and it is definitely accurate so I actually ran 3.44 miles - .34 miles more than I expected to run.

So, what next? I had promised myself a week off after the race, but I didn't really take it. I definitely took it easier this past week, but I couldn't just do nothing. I don't want to fall out of the routine I set.

I decided that I want to run another race, so I looked around a bunch and found this one:
Lacamas Lake Half Marathon. They have a 4 mile race, which is just slightly more than I ran last weekend.

I'm trying to figure out how to get my pace higher (run faster). This week, I started doing some strength training workouts in addition to the 2.5-3 mile runs. I'd like to do two strength training workouts + 2-3 runs per week. The days I do strength, I'm going to warm up with a 1 mile run that I run at a faster pace then usual. Hopefully that will help me get a feel for a faster run. We'll see!Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-26410941029712152782009-04-21T12:40:00.001-07:002009-04-21T13:19:12.463-07:00Race WeekIt's finally here - the race is on Sunday and I'm happy to say that more people are going to be running with me - kudos to Beth, Andre and Ernest for stepping up to the plate. It's going to be a great day.

Apparently my love affair with my Nike+Ipod kit has taken over my life - I haven't updated this blog in a while. Running has been going quite well. I'm now up to 2.5 miles without walking. I think I'm going to do two more 2.5 mile runs before the race on Sunday. I'm a bit nervous about not doing a full 5k before the big day, but I'm hoping the other runners and my adrenaline will push me to the finish line.

I'm super excited about the race. I feel pretty prepared and confident that I'll complete it. I'm even thinking that I'll do it in a reasonable amount of time.

When I first started this training, I was unconvinced that I would actually complete the training and finish the race. The goal seemed *so* unattainable. But look how far I've come: the other night, I set out to run 2.75 miles, but I almost got lost and honestly, just wasn't feeling it. I ended up running almost 2 miles and when I got home, I was bummed that I didn't complete my goal. As I was talking to Ernest, I realized that I was upset I only ran (almost) 2 miles. 2 MILES! Just a few weeks ago, 2 miles was a MAJOR accomplishment. How quickly things change!Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-2835318829088374782009-04-13T13:40:00.001-07:002009-04-13T13:47:57.431-07:00Weekend wrap-upFriday after dinner, we took the kids over to Lacamas Lake so they could play while I attempted a 2 mile run. 25 ish minutes later I was done! It felt so great to complete that run - 2 whole miles, no walking. I've found that I run at a faster pace when I run outside as opposed to running on a treadmill. I think the fact that on a treadmill I can watch each .01 mile go by is part of the problem. That and the entertainment choices at the gym.

Saturday, we swung by the Nike store and bought the Nike + Ipod kit. It's great! I had a hard time getting it all configured at first. The Ipod wouldn't recognize the receiver until I restarted it twice. After that, it was pretty much smooth sailing. It was my off day, so I didn't run until Sunday. The interface is pretty sweet - every 1/2 mile a voice tells you your distance, pace and time. It also will play a "power song" on demand when you feel your motivation waning. I'm happy to say that I went over 2.25 miles and I didn't even need my power song. Yay!

BTW, I'm slightly embarrassed to say that my power song is Pon de Replay by Rihanna.Meganhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-15346625147851962242009-04-08T19:59:00.000-07:002009-04-08T20:06:35.422-07:00New Shoes!Since I'm worried the pain in my bum is related to bad shoes, I bought some new ones on zappos today. Check them out:

I ordered them around noon and they'll be here tomorrow - gotta love zappos.

I really want to buy the Nike + Ipod kit. Anyone out there used it before? It seems really great - I love the idea of the power song feature.

Doc appointment tomorrow afternoon...the pain has subsided significantly. Hopefully I can be back in the gym with my new shoes tomorrow!Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-16967278669105451592009-04-08T11:09:00.000-07:002009-04-08T11:15:12.468-07:00Pain in the buttWell, not the butt really. Yesterday I started week 5's workouts and was feeling really good - no hip pain or anything. I ran about 3/4 mile (at 5.0 - woop!) when suddenly I felt this sharp pain in my hip, about where it had hurt before. I stopped running immediately and tried to walk it off, but it persisted. I was bummed that I didn't get to finish the workout.

Today it is pretty sore, especially if I twist on that leg. I made an appt with our family doc (even tho she's not in my insurance network - sigh!) for tomorrow. Sigh.

I wonder if I just need to get more supportive shoes or something. Let's hope it's that simple!

BTW, over the past weekend, I ran 1.5 miles (walked a little in there) on a trail around Lacamas Lake. Yay!!Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-41084877799506410612009-04-02T20:02:00.000-07:002009-04-02T20:26:41.911-07:00One more run this week...For some reason, I haven't been super into running this week. I think it's because I wasn't able to run on Monday - didn't get the week started right. I've managed to get in two workouts and with one tomorrow I'll be back on track, but I feel like I'm playing catch-up.

Today's run was better than the one on Tuesday, although mentally I wasn't as motivated as I have been in the past. Maybe I need new music. I predict a few ITunes purchases tonight. Do you think Laurie Berkner has dance remixes? "We are the dinosaurs" always gets me movin'.Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-36677289247085526562009-03-31T12:49:00.000-07:002009-03-31T12:53:50.504-07:00And the doctor says...I'm clear to run! That aforementioned hip pain was really killing me after Friday's successful run. I decided to get it checked out to make sure I wasn't doing any real damage. Doctor said it's probably just a muscle strain and told me to do some stretches everyday. Yay!

This week's coolrunning.com workout is upping the intensity with up to 1/2 a mile of running at a time. Shouldn't be too bad after Friday.Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-26823657479246412102009-03-27T13:08:00.000-07:002009-03-27T13:25:32.224-07:0012 min!I JUST RAN A 12 MINUTE MILE! Me. I ran ONE MILE in only 12 minutes! Did you hear me?

You did what, ma?

Seriously?!

Victory!!Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-2478338977766684152009-03-25T10:08:00.001-07:002009-03-25T10:08:31.656-07:00I'm *that* committedI went to run yesterday instead of staying home to watch President Obama's press conference. That's dedication.Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-19575043576303690302009-03-23T14:44:00.000-07:002009-03-23T14:50:05.950-07:00Week 3 begins!Well, I barely made it through week 2 - it was really hard to find time to get to the gym last week. Ernest and I tried to go on Saturday, but Rey lasted a whole 10 minutes in the child care before they paged us. So much for that. I'd probably get a much better workout if I just strapped him on and ran around for a while. :)

I did today's workout on the itty-bitty track at the gym. 12 laps = 1 mile. It's a nice change of scenery - and no risk of having to watch Papa Bear O'Reilly on three different TVs.Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-30770556605905799192009-03-18T16:20:00.001-07:002009-03-18T16:26:32.515-07:00Short WorkoutToday I had just enough time to do a 20 minute version of the 25 minute week 2 workout. I tried to make up for the shorter time by running for longer - I think I ran for about 8 - 9 minutes, instead of the 90 second interval they suggest. I know that when I run the actual 5k, I'll definitely be going longer than 8 or 9 minutes, but for week 2, I think it's not too bad. I could've gone longer, but I had to go pick up Alex from preschool.

The shorts I bought suck - they ride up when I run. Maybe it's me and not the shorts. Wouldn't be the first time!

I don't think I'll get to the gym tomorrow. I'll be manning the OREF booth at the RMLS Trade Fair all day and probably will be home later than normal.Meganhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-87470995758934366702009-03-17T08:18:00.000-07:002009-03-17T15:26:28.893-07:00Back in the saddle againYay - I woke up this morning and I didn't feel like crud anymore. I got my first week 2 workout out of the way without any problem. I still wish I was able to go yesterday - I feel like I'm in the hole and have a workout to make up.Meganhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-9612953059769579672009-03-16T11:13:00.000-07:002009-03-16T11:19:13.953-07:00Week 1 rewardsI successfully made it through week 1 of 5k training - yay! This weekend, I bought some workout gear as a little reward. Now I have at least 3 things to wear to the gym - and none of them are Mr. Bubble pants, as sexy as they are. I picked up a pair of pants, a pair of shorts and a shirt. A good start.

I came down with some weird sickness yesterday and I'm still not feeling great today. I'm hoping that I feel a little better as the day goes on so I can make it to the gym for the beginning of my week 2 workouts.

It's always something like this that derails people - I really don't want that to happen this time. I feel like if I don't go today, then the whole thing is in question. I wish I had gone yesterday or Saturday so I could take today off.Meganhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-6505098220316297942009-03-13T10:21:00.001-07:002009-03-13T13:53:34.372-07:00It's official!I just signed up for the 5k run on 4/26.Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-71138421444680748632009-03-12T23:20:00.000-07:002009-03-13T08:25:27.615-07:00Day 4 - Rest (sort of)Today I spent roughly 4 hours waiting in line to register Alex for preschool, so getting to the gym was not in the cards. Let me say though - 4 hours - damn! And this is for the co-op preschool! Check out the line that was behind me:

Anyway, I finally got home after successfully securing a spot for Alex and got the kids to bed. Then a strange thing happened...I actually wanted to go work out. As I sit here right now, I seriously can't believe that I am writing this, but it's true. I'm totally wishing that I found the time to go. Crazy...Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-26300909015871374592009-03-11T20:53:00.000-07:002009-03-11T21:04:36.686-07:00Day 3 - Off-scheduleThe coolrunning.com program calls for 3 workouts a week. I've already done the first two, so today I thought I'd try something a little different. Tomorrow I won't be able to get to the gym - I'll be standing in line to register Alex for preschool instead. I think, for once, I'll rather be in the gym. :)

So, tonight, I did 10 mins on the bike and then I ran 1/2 mile on the track. I ran a half mile. Without stopping. I don't think I've ever done that. I could have gone more, but I didn't want to over do it.

Tomorrow is a rest day - yay! My thighs are killing me. Wish me luck as I try to get Alex into the preschool class we want. At least I'm a little more in shape to fight off the other moms!

Just to give you some context, I'm writing this while my 10 month old walks around the room, farting. How's that for ambiance? Can you hold it against this guy tho? Really?

Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-16346784740435629472009-03-11T09:00:00.000-07:002009-03-11T09:06:29.129-07:00PlaylistFirst thing I did after deciding to take on this challenge was put together a playlist for my iPod. I used to listen to NPR while I worked out - I thought the interesting stories would be a good distraction. That didn't really work...all I could think about was how I wanted to run out of the gym as fast as possible and then finish listening to This American Life. I love ya Ira Glass, but you just don't get me movin'.

So far, this list has worked really well:

I think I'm going to need to add some more for variety. Any suggestions?Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-35638187652556653662009-03-10T18:29:00.000-07:002009-03-10T19:07:12.521-07:00Day 2I made it to the gym today, after my dentist appointment. I really like the coolrunning program. Right about the time I started to look to see how long I was running, it was time to switch it up.

I really need to get some decent workout clothes and some new shoes. I told myself when I make it through the first week of training I can treat myself to some new stuff. I almost didn't make it out the door today because the only thing I could find to wear was Ernest's Mr. Bubble night pants and a t-shirt. (Don't ask.)Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-78304122529315577582009-03-10T09:17:00.001-07:002009-03-10T12:47:16.354-07:00Sore todayFor the last week or so, a muscle on my right hip has been hurting a lot, probably from carrying Rey around. Running yesterday certainly didn't help. It's worst when I first get up after sitting for a while, but after I get going it's not so bad. I've got a heating pad on it today and that seems to be helping.

I think I'm going to follow the plan at coolrunning.com. I seems a little complicated, but I like how each session is broken down into small increments. Maybe it will keep my attention longer.Meganhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-47455464356708231762009-03-09T19:50:00.000-07:002009-03-09T20:27:46.875-07:00I hate the gymIt's true. I freaking hate the gym. I hate everything about it - sweaty people, stupid machines, my complete inability to multitask while there, etc. When I run, I feel uncoordinated and gloppy. Come to think of it, I pretty much feel like that anytime I'm moving, but it's particularly strong when running.

If you know me, I'm sure you can think of at least one klutzy Megan incident. Someday I'll share the story of how I broke my hand by running into a door frame. Those lemon bars were delicious.

That's what makes this whole thing kind of unlikely. I'm not one of those people who like working out. But I really want to do this. Even if it makes me go like this:
Meganhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-2603426190498405382009-03-09T19:45:00.000-07:002009-03-09T20:04:26.457-07:00Day 1 - where to beginIt's been about six hours since I decided to do this and I've already gone to the gym! Not a bad start, if you ask me.

Back in the day when I tried this before, Cooking Light had published a 10 weeks to a 5k guide in their magazine. It breaks the training down into manageable pieces, but this time, I don't have 10 weeks.

I think I'm going to go with this guide from ChannelOne.com but this Cool Running one looks good too. (Thanks Terra!)Meganhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812898539727198651.post-89026954549168736712009-03-09T19:24:00.000-07:002009-03-09T19:42:34.286-07:00Zero to 5K in 7 weeks!I've always wanted to run a 5k. I'm not sure where this idea came from, but over the years, I've said I'm going to do it several different times. Each time, something came up and I never did it.

Today, my cousin Shannon sent me this link and I decided now is the time to stop making excuses and actually do it.

My cousin's children are affected by the same disease as Olivia was. Her friends started a fundraiser to help them build a house to accommodate their family. I help them by building and maintaining the site, but I always wish I lived closer to so I could help them out more. I feel like doing this race is a way to support the cause.

Want to join me? I hate running as much (actually much, much more) than the next gal, but it's for a good cause. And, you'll be able to cross it off your bucket list. :)Meganhttp://email@example.com


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Missing the green moss of summer along the Roaring Fork Motor Trail in the Smokies...
At the Great Smokey Mountain National Park.
This cascade was found on the Roaring fork motor trail.
One of our favorite scenic drives in the Smokey Mountains
This was on the explore page at #10!
You know, getting out to explore the Smokies is calming. Many of the affected areas are quickly recovering from last November's fires. And the recent rains mean the flow in the streams are high giving you rushing water that tumbles over the rocks.
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Ogle Cabin at the beginning of the Roaring Fork road near Gatlinburg, TN. If you look closely at the base of the tree you can see where last year's forest fire came close. The char is from a pre-burn to save the cabin. Across the road from the cabin, you can see where the forest fire ran up the mountain. When we left this road, we came into the outer reaches of Gatlinburg and saw many homes and condos that were burned to the ground.
And another from our trek around Roaring Fork Motor Trail...
Ogle Cabin, Roaring Forks. Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
An afternoon drive around Gatlinburg's Roaring Forks Motor Trail. This was the best afternoon weather day we had all week.
The drive through Roaring Fork is a must do!
Roaring Fork is a stream in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, located in the Southeastern United States. Once the site of a small Appalachian community, today the stream's area is home to the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail and the Roaring Fork Historic District. Like many mountain streams, Roaring Fork is volatile. While the stream presents as a peaceful trickle on any given day, it quickly becomes a raging whitewater rapid after a mild rain shower. The "roar" of the water is amplified by its echo on surrounding mountain ridges.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The border between Tennessee and North Carolina runs northeast to southwest through the centerline of the park. It is the most visited national park in the United States.
A small, unnamed waterfall off the Roaring Fork Motor Trail, downstream from Grotto Falls
Green Mossy Rocks Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Date taken: April 18, 2017
"The rocks are beyond slow, beyond strong, and yet yielding to a soft green breath as powerful as a glacier, the mosses wearing away their surfaces, grain by grain bringing them slowly back to sand. There is an ancient conversation going on between mosses and rocks, poetry to be sure."
I read a wonderful little book this year while visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer. It was such a great read. I saw the Smokies with completely different eyes; my appreciation extended to areas I normally skated right over. I love when a book does that.
Standing knee deep in a pool on Roaring Fork in Smoky Mountains Park, balanced on top of a slick rock while holding onto my camera atop a tripod I was oblivious to anything going on in the surrounding environment other than the beauty of this place. If I had slipped and 'dunked' my camera and lens, you would have probably heard me all the way back in Burke County NC, maybe beyond. If you are every in the park, it's worth the drive around Roaring Fork Motor Trail, very beautiful streams with moss covered rocks and many cascades as the creek leaves the mountain valley…
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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Turkey in full bloom opposite the November 2016 wildfire burn area.
Natural Dam in the background. Pic below of the falls below taken on the same morning.
Great Smoky Mountains Gatlinburg TN - Lush
The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail outside of Gatlinburg follows this lovely small river through endless cascades and lush green foliage in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee.
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Roaring Fork, The Great Smoky Mountains.
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Had a great 16 hour day with two good friends visiting many areas of the GSMNP. For most of the day we had great conditions but late afternoon was the best.
Our middle stop of the day was the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail area of the park. Water levels and flows were excellent. I like this photo because of the rounded nature of the main cascade and how the water flows over it.
Around the Gatlinburg area, we saw many signs of the forest fire from last year. Many homes and businesses totally gone. Many trees were burned and had fallen. But for the most part, the northern sections of the Park were in good shape.
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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN.
Pisgah National Forest, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Roaring Fork Falls
Nothing says Smoky Mountains like flowing water and green moss on boulders.
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Another Great Smoky Mountains National Park scenic landscape photo from the Roaring Fork in the outside of Gatlinburg TN.
I named this image "The Gift of Life" for a few reasons. Aside from the obvious meaning of the water supplying life to the lush forest around it, and the way such places have a way of nourishing the soul, this wonderful portion of river is right behind a historic homestead and surely offered the owners the means to live in this somewhat harsh environment. This gorgeous area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park definitely embodies the name "The Gift of Life" in my opinion. Hope you enjoy it, faves and comments are appreciated! ;-)
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Roaring Fork Cabin. Great Smoky Mountains
Roaring Fork is one of the most popular driving tours in the Smoky Mountains. It gets its name from the large, fast stream that flows next to the trail — "Roaring Fork." The motor nature trail is popular because you get to experience the wooded forestry views as well as some of the history of the national park.
Mossy creek along Roaring Fork Motor Trail
This is the Alex Cole cabin located at the Jim Bales Place seen on the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in The Great Smoky Mountains.
A section of Roaring Fork, Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina
Roaring Fork Falls is one of my favorites. It is just past the Blue Ridge Parkway on US80 north.
The conditions were great on this day even though the skies were full sunlight. If you get to these falls before 10am, you should be protected by tree shade. We were greeted with great water flow from recent rains and little wind.
Just be very careful if you attempt to creep up the right side. Those rocks are very slippery.
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This was my first adventure at Roaring Fork this year. I love this place so much. I found this little cascade near one of the bridges as you descend down the mountain. I tried many angles on this composure and I guess I like this one best. There are so many thousands of composures you can come up with at Roaring Fork and I will go back again and attempt a few more.
A landscape version of one I have posted before of a trip there this last June. I never tire of this drive!
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mikroBUS™ socket on all the Microchip Curiosity boards
Posted by Lana Vulic on 04 August 2017 12:36 PM
According to psychologists around the world, red is the color that motivates you to take action the most. Looking at the eight Curiosity Development Boards from Microchip and their bright red PCB, no one could resist starting an ambitious project right away. Each one has either one or two mikroBUS™ sockets.
Curious about the Curiosity boards?
These boards are 8-bit,16-bit and 32-bit PIC® MCU centered development platforms which you can expand with more than 300 of our click boards™.
Just think, Microchip made click board™ libraries for the MPLAB® Code Configurator. They began adding click libraries in March this year, during their 50 clicks in 50 days campaign. Every week was dedicated to a different click category, from sensors to motor control.
So, you can jump right in and start a project with your favorite click boards and one of the Curiosity boards.
Our click board™ range is growing every day. Any functionality that might cross your mind is in our shop. A click board that detects thunder, another one that measures the level of CO2 in the air, or a click that regulates LED blinking and more.
For more information about the mikroBUS™ standard, see the official page.
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Discovering click boards™ – a video review you need to see
Posted by Lana Vulic on 01 August 2017 08:40 AM
DigiKey Electronics, our distributor, has launched a video series called "New product discovering with Randall Restle". The series is meant to help engineers and makers find new products for their projects. You can watch it on their YouTube channel.
Every two weeks a new episode is released. Last week Randall made a really great overview of our click board™ range.
By the end of the video, he also talks about some of our other products, so watch the whole thing.
Here is what Randall had to say about MikroElektronika and click boards™:
"What they sell are these little click board™ modules. Now it turns out we have hundreds of these, and I am forever impressed at the large companies that buy these. These are not just for makers and maker pros – they are very well suited for those guys, but they are also used by very large companies."
He goes on and explains what the IrThermo click board, that he is holding in his hand, does. And related to that, what is the mikroBUS™ standard.
"Rather than you to take the time to evaluate the sensor, and make your own board, and all of the overhead cost to get this thing working – these are essentially like single chip functions that you can put right on a board along with your custom host board."
For more information about our click board, visit the shop.
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mikroBUS™ is growing and it's everywhere
Posted by Lana Vulic on 20 July 2017 10:36 AM
We updated the article about third party boards that support mikroBUS™ the other day, and that got us thinking. It's hard to see clearly when you are in the eye of the storm, so now we are trying to look at the situation from the outside. The mikroBUS™ standard is growing every day, and people around the world are realizing how revolutionary it is.
Check out the Learn article and see the whole list of development boards that support the mikroBUS™.
The latest ones we added are from Microchip. So, right now there are 14 development boards from Microchip that support mikroBUS™. And over 30 in total. We'll let you know when we get to 50.
No soldering, no wires, no time-wasting
Our click board™ product manager Aleksandar says he is not surprised that things are going so well and at this speed.
"We are adding new click boards™ to our range every day, and that is one of the main advantages. Hundreds and hundreds of different functionalities are available to our customers. You don't need to waste time with soldering, wires and various components. Just plug the click into the mikroBUS™ socket and you are well on your way to create a great project."
He was kind enough to take a break from work to pose for this photo.
"It's going to be an exciting journey. We're planning to have over 500 click boards™ early next year. The whole team is young and eager to try new things and constantly improve. I can't imagine a better working environment."
Add mikroBUS™ to your own board
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Let us know if you make something, send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
For more information about the mikroBUS™ standard see the official page.
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to capture the unique feathering, an important characteristic of this species. It is doubtful that you will find anyone putting the amount of detail and subtle painting into the head as Matt has done here (not without charging a lot more than Matt's $650 price). Also notice that each one is different; Matt does not use patterns and does each one individually.
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Ruthless Aguero makes difference for Guardiola
- Updated: August 12, 2017
Sergio Aguero and a Lewis Dunk own-goal sent Brighton to a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on their Premier League bow.
Chris Hughton's men held firm in the face of near incessant attacking from the pre-season title favourites, but a late strike from Aguero and Lewis Dunk's own-goal sealed the victory for City.
Pep Guardiola paired Gabriel Jesus and Aguero in attack, with new arrivals Kyle Walker and Danilo providing support from the flanks in a 3-5-2 system.
City dominated possession and territory, but the extra defender perhaps took something out of their attack and Mat Ryan's stunning save from the Brazilian was City's sole clear-cut opportunity of a goalless first half.
Jesus also saw two goals disallowed as wave after wave of City attacks broke up on Brighton's back line, until Dale Stephens' error opened up space for a merciless counter-attack and City's opening goal and Dunk's unfortunate intervention settled the match as a contest.
Having overseen the first trophyless campaign of his coaching career last term, Guardiola cut a frustrated figure for much of the contest, but Chelsea's defeat to Burnley and Liverpool drawing at Watford earlier in the day paint this below-par victory in much kinder light.
The party atmosphere at the Amex Stadium never suffered, though Brighton registered just a single shot in an opening half that saw one of the entertainers of last season's Championship season display a steelier side.
There were 21 players in Brighton's half as early as the third minute and Aguero lashed fresh air from Walker's cut-back early on, before Kevin De Bruyne's set-piece sighter gave Ryan a comfortable first Premier League stop.
De Bruyne's probing almost paid off in the 27th minute when a measured ball over Brighton's defence was bundled in by Jesus, but referee Michael Olivier spotted the Brazilian's hand making the crucial final touch and the goal was ruled out.
City were soon back in their stride, though, and only a razor-sharp Ryan save denied Jesus' planted header before the off-balance Brazil striker thrashed the rebound against the post.
Brighton counter-attacks regularly broke up against City's three-man defence, but the half-time whistle was greeted with loud cheers regardless after 45 minutes of stiff resistance.
Jesus saw another goal chalked off shortly after the restart, with David Silva straying fractionally offside on the end of a stunning Fernandinho pass and Aguero spurned a one-on-one opening under pressure from Dunk as City resumed their dominance of the contest.
Brighton's first spell of concerted pressure followed and Shane Duffy's shot after a corner-kick melee was deflected wide before Ederson made a hash of the following delivery and Davy Propper drilled narrowly off-target.
But the hosts were delivered a lesson in the Premier League's ruthlessness with 20 minutes to go as City finally went ahead.
Stephens lost possession on halfway and City raced through an unset defence with De Bruyne finding Silva, whose instant pass into Aguero allowed the master marksman to take a touch and finish.
Five minutes later, Dunk thundered a header past Ryan in challenging Jesus to put the result to bed, but the centre-back's place on the scoresheet was unjust after a fine display.