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  • 5 Tips To Build Consistent Piano Practice (Ep 60)
    Oct 8 2024

    5 Tips to Build Consistent Piano Practice for Busy Adults (Ep. 60)

    In this special episode of Your Creative Chord, I'll share practical insights for both new and returning piano learners. If you're ready to establish a solid foundation for your piano journey, this episode is designed for you. I'll walk you through effective strategies that I've been using myself to get back into a groove after a gap, inspired by my current focus on using self-kindness after an intense and long season of entrepreneurial, caregiving, and leadership tasks.

    Whether you're just starting out, returning to the piano, or a busy music teacher aiming to keep your skills sharp, these tips will help you stay motivated and navigate common challenges. Join me as we explore how to create a sustainable practice routine that fosters progress and joy in your musical life!

    Join me for this enriching discussion, and if you want to dive deeper into our community of piano players, visit my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/newreturningpianolearners to connect, get accountability, and support!

    For more insights and resources like my Piano Practice Tracker, check out YourCreativeChord.com/pianostrategies. Let's enhance your piano learning experience!


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    Sun & Bloom © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
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    Follow my podcast for motivational insights, practical tips, and stories on creative flow and inspired living. Please leave a review to help me support more people in nurturing creativity and inspiration. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select 'Write a Review.' Share what you loved most about the episode!

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    28 m
  • Unlock Your Creativity – Special Workshop & Book Signing Episode 59
    Oct 1 2024

    Episode 59: Unlock Your Creativity – Special Workshop & Book Signing

    In this special episode, I’m so happy to share all the exciting details about my upcoming Nurturing Creativity Workshop & Book Signing on Saturday, October 5th in Lexington, Kentucky. Whether you're looking to spark your creative energy or connect with fellow creatives, this workshop is designed for you!

    Tune in to discover how you can be a part of this event, what activities are planned, and how to enter for a chance to win signed copies of my books, Kaleidoscope of the Heart or Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning.

    Register for the event: https://LexPubLib.org/digital-studio

    Download your free Inspirational Bookmark Trio: https://www.YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere

    Explore my books: https://www.YourCreativeChord.com/BOOKS

    Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your creative potential—get the full scoop inside the episode!

    Support the show

    • Grab my Inspirational Bookmark Trio to nurture your creative flow!
    • Join the Creative Flow & Personal Growth Community! Connect with fellow creatives for inspiration and support!
    • Get your copy of Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
    • Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!

    Follow my podcast for motivational insights, practical tips, and stories on creative flow and inspired living. Please leave a review to help me support more people in nurturing creativity and inspiration. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select 'Write a Review.' Share what you loved most about the episode!

    Sun & Bloom © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
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    6 m
  • Ep 58: 6 Ways To Overcome Burnout & Transform Negativity Into Creative Flow
    Sep 17 2024

    Episode 58: 6 Powerful Ways to Overcome Burnout and Transform Negativity into Creative Flow

    In this episode, I’ll share six practical and effective strategies that I’m personally using to break free from burnout and turn negativity into a wellspring of creative energy. Through a blend of personal insights, actionable tips, and the restorative power of nature, we’ll explore how to shift your mindset and reignite your creative flow. Whether you're struggling with a creative block or just feeling drained, these six powerful methods—proven in my own life—will help you recharge and bring your ideas to life with renewed passion.

    Listen now at YourCreativeChord.com/podcast


    Sun & Bloom © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    All Content © 2024 Jenny Leigh Hodgins,YourCreativeChord.com
    All Rights Reserved

    Sun & Bloom © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    All Content © 2024 Jenny Leigh Hodgins,YourCreativeChord.com
    All Rights Reserved


    Support the show

    • Grab my Inspirational Bookmark Trio to nurture your creative flow!
    • Join the Creative Flow & Personal Growth Community! Connect with fellow creatives for inspiration and support!
    • Get your copy of Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
    • Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!

    Follow my podcast for motivational insights, practical tips, and stories on creative flow and inspired living. Please leave a review to help me support more people in nurturing creativity and inspiration. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select 'Write a Review.' Share what you loved most about the episode!

    Sun & Bloom © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    Finding Spring © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
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    25 m
  • Ep 57 Igniting Hope: Finding Light In Darkness
    Sep 3 2024

    In this reflective episode of Your Creative Chord, I share my ongoing journey of practicing the very tips I offer on finding light in dark times. Like you, I’m a work in progress, and together, we’ll explore how to turn life’s challenges into sources of strength and creativity, drawing from my personal experiences and Buddhist practice.

    I’ll also be sharing two special lyrics from my poetry and lyrics collection, Kaleidoscope of the Heart. You’ll hear my performance of “Freedom,” where I both sing and play the song, as well as a reading of “Sunshine Over Rain.” Both pieces echo the episode’s theme of transforming adversity into hope, serving as a reminder that even in our most difficult moments, we have the power to ignite our inner light.

    If you’re facing struggles or just need a bit of encouragement, join me for an honest, uplifting conversation. Together, we’ll find ways to bring more light into our lives and the world around us.

    And as always, I’d love to hear from you. Please leave a review, share your comments, and sign up for more inspiration at YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere

    Additional Music/Lyrics:
    Freedom © 2007 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    Sunshine Over Rain lyrics © 2001 Jenny Leigh Hodgins


    Support the show

    • Grab my Inspirational Bookmark Trio to nurture your creative flow!
    • Join the Creative Flow & Personal Growth Community! Connect with fellow creatives for inspiration and support!
    • Get your copy of Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
    • Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!

    Follow my podcast for motivational insights, practical tips, and stories on creative flow and inspired living. Please leave a review to help me support more people in nurturing creativity and inspiration. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select 'Write a Review.' Share what you loved most about the episode!

    Sun & Bloom © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    Finding Spring © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
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    18 m
  • Episode 56: Victory Over Obstacles – Embrace the Journey!
    Aug 20 2024

    Welcome to another episode of Your Creative Chord Podcast! In this episode, I share my personal journey of overcoming obstacles while juggling multiple roles and caring for my 84-year-old Mom. I explore the power of embracing and sharing our struggles as a way to practice authenticity and self-compassion.

    What you’ll hear in this episode:

    • How sharing mistakes and failures can deepen our connections with others and inspire more authentic interactions.
    • Insights from Louise Penny’s book inspired by Leonard Cohen’s lyric, illustrating the beauty found in imperfection.
    • The impact of resilience and persistence through personal anecdotes and the metaphor of a determined little girl trying to mount a pony.
    • My practical approach to managing multiple roles and creative projects, emphasizing the importance of embracing vulnerability and the lessons learned from setbacks.

    Tune in to discover how to turn your obstacles into opportunities for growth and maintain your creative spark through life’s challenges.

    Additional Piano Music:

    • "Moonlight In My Heart" © 2018 Jenny Leigh Hodgins

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    Support the show

    • Grab my Inspirational Bookmark Trio to nurture your creative flow!
    • Join the Creative Flow & Personal Growth Community! Connect with fellow creatives for inspiration and support!
    • Get your copy of Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
    • Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!

    Follow my podcast for motivational insights, practical tips, and stories on creative flow and inspired living. Please leave a review to help me support more people in nurturing creativity and inspiration. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select 'Write a Review.' Share what you loved most about the episode!

    Sun & Bloom © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    Finding Spring © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
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    22 m
  • Episode 55: Bouncing Back From Betrayal
    Aug 6 2024

    Note: There is a minor wording error in the show intro. It should state 'author, poet, and hobbyist nature photographer' instead of 'author, poet, hobbyist, and nature photographer.' Thank you for your understanding!

    In this episode of Your Creative Chord, I explore how to transform painful experiences of betrayal into opportunities for growth and self-empowerment. Drawing from personal stories over the past eight years, I discuss the lessons learned about setting boundaries and reclaiming personal power.

    Here, I offer practical steps for navigating betrayal, empowering you with tools like reflection, safe emotional expression, and using creative writing as a healing tool.

    To illustrate the transformative power of creative expression, I read my poem "Rocked" from my book Kaleidoscope of the Heart, accompanied by my original piano composition "Karmic Thread" (2014). This combination demonstrates how creative outlets can help navigate challenging scenarios and foster personal growth.

    Additionally, I introduce my two books with the soothing backdrop of "Moonlight in My Heart" (2018), another original piece. These examples highlight how using creative tools can support you in transforming difficult experiences into opportunities for growth and inspired living.

    Additional Music:

    • "Karmic Thread" (2014) by Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    • "Moonlight in My Heart" (2018) by Jenny Leigh Hodgins

    Engage with Us: How have you used creative outlets to navigate your own challenges? Share your experiences and insights with us!

    Resources:
    Better Help
    Learn To Live
    Grow Therapy

    Support the show

    • Grab my Inspirational Bookmark Trio to nurture your creative flow!
    • Join the Creative Flow & Personal Growth Community! Connect with fellow creatives for inspiration and support!
    • Get your copy of Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
    • Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!

    Follow my podcast for motivational insights, practical tips, and stories on creative flow and inspired living. Please leave a review to help me support more people in nurturing creativity and inspiration. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select 'Write a Review.' Share what you loved most about the episode!

    Sun & Bloom © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    Finding Spring © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    All Content © 2024 Jenny Leigh Hodgins,YourCreativeChord.com
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    23 m
  • Ep 54 Launching ‘Start Piano!’ Unveiling Benefits & Essential Insights
    Jul 16 2024

    In episode 54, Launching ‘Start Piano!’ Unveiling Benefits & Essential Insights, Jenny Leigh shares her personal journey of overcoming performance anxiety and how it transformed her piano playing. She discusses practical tips and strategies for new and returning piano learners, highlighting key points from her book, 'Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning,' launching today.

    Whether you're a beginner or looking to reignite your passion for piano, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration to help you achieve your musical goals.

    For more information and to get your copy, visit YourCreativeChord.com/books.


    Join our piano community on Facebook, "New and Returning Piano Learners," to interact with me and other enthusiasts.

    Additional Piano Music Improvising Heart © 2008 Jenny Leigh Hodgins

    Support the show

    • Grab my Inspirational Bookmark Trio to nurture your creative flow!
    • Join the Creative Flow & Personal Growth Community! Connect with fellow creatives for inspiration and support!
    • Get your copy of Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
    • Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!

    Follow my podcast for motivational insights, practical tips, and stories on creative flow and inspired living. Please leave a review to help me support more people in nurturing creativity and inspiration. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select 'Write a Review.' Share what you loved most about the episode!

    Sun & Bloom © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
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    18 m
  • Episode 53: Transforming Musical Challenges into Strengths
    Jul 9 2024

    In this episode, we explore how the concepts from my new book, Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning, help us turn our musical challenges into strengths. I'll share book excerpts from the section 'How My Musical Challenges Became My Source of Musical Progress,' discussing how my personal struggles with music theory, repertoire, piano technique, and performance skills deepened my empathy for others and my understanding of piano learners' motivation to succeed.

    I'll recount my journey through learning gaps, performance anxiety, and classical music elitism, which fueled my self-determination and lifelong learning philosophy. These challenges led to growing confidence and success as a piano player, composer, and educator.

    In 'How Having Music Credentials Affects Your Piano Progress,' I share insights on what truly matters in piano study: a genuine connection with music, a solid foundation, and effective tools. I've discovered that a strong foundation is the key to overcoming struggles and gaining momentum in piano progress.

    Personally, I've used and shared these strategies with thousands of students, helping them build a solid piano foundation, maintain progress momentum, and transform performance anxiety into successful energy.

    Many aspiring piano players face recurring issues due to a lack of foundational knowledge. I'll highlight that my book includes effective practice methods and confident performance strategies designed to help you avoid these pitfalls.

    Join me to learn more about creating a heartfelt environment where you feel confident in your musicality and self-expression. Want to achieve consistent, long-lasting progress and tap into your confidence for a flourishing start to piano playing and continuous advancement?

    Tune in to discover the keys to unlocking your musical potential.



    For more information and to get your copy of 'Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning,' visit YourCreativeChord.com/books.

    Join our piano community on Facebook, "New and Returning Piano Learners," to interact with me and other enthusiasts.

    Additional Pia

    Support the show

    • Grab my Inspirational Bookmark Trio to nurture your creative flow!
    • Join the Creative Flow & Personal Growth Community! Connect with fellow creatives for inspiration and support!
    • Get your copy of Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
    • Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!

    Follow my podcast for motivational insights, practical tips, and stories on creative flow and inspired living. Please leave a review to help me support more people in nurturing creativity and inspiration. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select 'Write a Review.' Share what you loved most about the episode!

    Sun & Bloom © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    Finding Spring © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
    All Content © 2024 Jenny Leigh Hodgins,YourCreativeChord.com
    All Rights Reserved

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    18 m