New photos!

Nothing makes you realize how inadequate your selfies are like throwing down money for professional photos.

Halley ElwellSeptember 25, 2019

Acorn Season

Thoughts on the important practice of continuity in art and music, inspired by some acorns.

The Stages of Learning

I get to witness these stages of learning in myself and my students and it’s the greatest teacher.

Performance, TeachingHalley ElwellAugust 8, 2019practice, learningComment

The Ceiling

When comfort becomes and floor and a ceiling, it’s time to reevaluate.

creativityHalley ElwellAugust 7, 2019thoughts, motivation

Creative Purgatory

The story of the in-between when you can’t quite commit to your dreams, but you can’t let them go, either.

creativity, PracticeHalley ElwellAugust 1, 2019Artist's Way, writers block, getting unstuckComment

Accountability

Who’s holding you accountable?

Halley ElwellMay 5, 2019accountability, gigsComment

New Failures/New Beginnings

Practicing is not a mess you clean up on Saturdays because you finally have an hour or two of free time. It’s a habit you form that gets rewarded when you see and hear your progress.

creativity, Practice, Productivity, TeachingHalley ElwellApril 24, 2019practice, motivation, failure