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What a Wonderful World ~
Occasionally, the power of music simply astounds us and leaves us totally in awe! A few weeks ago, I was playing for an un-responsive hospice patient who had suffered a stroke. With his wife at the bedside, the patient showed no signs of being aware […]
the power of music
We are incredibly thankful for Brad’s music here at West Pines. Brad’s nylon string guitar provides a welcoming and healing environment for our patients and staff alike. When he plays, it soothes our patients struggling with psychiatric and addiction issues. His music provides a peaceful […]
CAB hospice~
I visited an elderly gentleman who was transitioning (dying) with his family gathered at the bedside today. After introducing myself, I began playing soft, arrhythmic music. As I played, I noticed the patient’s breathing becoming more peaceful while his wife closed her eyes as she […]
better medicine~
I am so amazed at the responses I see every week as patients, family members and medical staff respond to our gifts of music. A nurse told me last week “medicine and nursing can only do so much. Your music is able to touch patients […]
anxiety attack~
Imagine this… Your phone rings and on the other end someone informs you that your son, your daughter, your mother, father or someone you love very much is “acting out.” Driving drunk, strung out on drugs, or acting psychotic. You have dealt with or suspected strange […]
dancing on the inside~
Her name is Elizabeth. The years have taken their toll. She’s missing a few teeth, and her hair is very thin. She had to move to the the Assisted Living Center because she fell and broke her leg – and so she can’t get around […]
it hurts so bad~
It only happened a couple times when I was a little boy. But I remember the depth of the pain when it happened. The deep sorrow, my chest heaving, the darkness, a deepening sense of hopelessness. Can you recall a time when you cried yourself […]
are you acting childish enough?~
I have a friend who lives in Brazil and works as a missionary saving street children from sexual exploitation. We “Skype” at least once a week and talk and pray together. This friend LOVES music and the effect that music has on the world. He […]
one glad morning~
The old hymn goes, “One glad morning when this life is o’er I’ll fly away To a home on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away I’ll fly away, O glory I’ll fly away When I die, hallelujah, by and by I’ll fly away! This morning […]
where is my joy?~
I am working on the classical piece, “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” Listen It was penned by J.S. Bach and as is typical with many of Bach’s works, it has a fast moving melody and a strong bass line. I have played it in a […]
