It has been awhile since the last update on this website, and although it is not a solo performance, I will be playing this Sunday. The Woodinville Community Band performs on Sunday, November 24th at Redmond High School Performance Center at 3:00pm. If you are looking for an Americas theme (North and South), than this […]
Rachel Riddle Me This!
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https://www.buzzsprout.com/episodes/1558417-rachel-riddle-me-this.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHello everyone, welcome to Kay Smith Music. I’m Kay, and today, we are doing something a little different, but very special. I’m here with Rachel Riddle. So, Rachel Riddle is a local pianist in the Yakima and Kittitas valley area, who has given live recitals, participated in several festivals […]
Which Tuner/Metronome Do I Like…
As a musician, it is important to have a metronome and tuner. These tools serve as a guide to improve and make sure the quality of your musicianship is in check. I probably use my metronome more then I did when I was learning flute. Some might be thinking, what is a metronome? Or a […]
10 Facts About Pachelbel
Check out the article below written entirely by CMUSE. They give very interesting facts about one of the most famous composers of the Baroque era. If you enjoyed CMUSE’s article, please give it a like and share among others. If you have an idea for future music facts, you can either leave your comments below […]
August Experimental Interview
As my summer comes to an end, it looks like some very exciting things are coming this August. From the norm to projects, concerts, and interviews, we will briefly view what’s going on this August. Concerts First off, there are a number of concerts happening in the Seattle Area this August. You can check out […]
End of Summer Music Bashes in the Greater Seattle Area
As we get into August and people are wrapping up their summer vacations, as well as living in a robust music area, I thought that I would share a few of the many concerts happing in the area. I will categorize them into classical concerts and pop culture (popular bands) concerts. Classical Concerts August 1: […]
Top 6 Beginner Flutes
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https://www.buzzsprout.com/episodes/1366138-best-beginner-flutes.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWith me being a flutist and recently launching this website, I thought that I would make a review on the best flute for beginning flute players. I spent some time trying out flutes to find the best. Though, I might do another post in the future, since my music […]
10 Facts About Medieval Music
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https://www.buzzsprout.com/episodes/1366249-10-facts-about-medieval-music.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMany people might disregard medieval music for being old and outdated. However, the adaptions made during the period may have shaped the West-European music we know today. So, here are 10 facts about medieval music. 1. Singers Were Imported Back during a time when music was not written down, […]
It’s Time For A Break
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https://www.buzzsprout.com/episodes/1359088-it-s-time-for-a-break.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadI wanted to start off by apologizing for last weeks post. I kind of missed the whole point of showing off my studio, by not posting any pictures. I should have that settled within the next day or so. Last week was also the end of the school year. […]
Inside Our Studio (See Where the Magic Happens)
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https://www.buzzsprout.com/episodes/1305592-untitled-episode.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWelcome to Kay Smith’s music studio. This is where most of the magic happens, from private instruction to recording. In this article, we will dive into how this studio was built, it’s benefits, and how it is purposed. One aspect that helped greatly was having the help of my […]