#music classes edmonton

[deannacleemusic]

Website: https://www.deannacleemusic.com

Address: Edmonton, AB, Canada

Deanna Clee Music, led by Deanna Joy Clee, a Canadian music educator and entertainer, specializes in voice and piano lessons. With a rich background in musical theatre, jazz, and pop, Deanna has performed across Western Canada and appeared in children's TV series. She directs choirs and offers musical theatre workshops, catering to a diverse range of students and audiences.

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𝓻𝓪𝓿𝓮𝓷 “𝓽𝓲𝓷𝔂” 𝓯𝓲𝓼𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓻 !

˚✧ ₊˚ʚ THE BASICS !

— ❥ FULL NAME: Raven Marie Fischer.

— ❥ NICKNAMES: Ray, Ray-Ray, Tiny (used by many NHL players), Smiley, weirdo (used by enemies and haters), freak (used by enemies and haters), dollface (by Dominic only, no longer used), baby (by Willy only), sweetheart, honey, princess (by Willy only).

— ❥ DATE OF BIRTH: June 24th, 1996 (Cancer).

— ❥ BIRTHPLACE: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

— ❥ CURRENT RESIDENCE: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

— ❥ SPOKEN LANGUAGES: English, French (not fluently), Swedish (not fluently), Russian (not fluently), Czech (not fluently), American Sign Language (not fluently).

— ❥ ORIENTATION: Panromantic, asexual (sex-repulsed).

— ❥ GENDER IDENTITY: Cisgender female (she/her pronouns).

— ❥ OCCUPATION: Journalist for the Canadian Football League (formerly), journalist for the National Hockey League.

— ❥ FACECLAIM: None.

˚✧ ₊˚ʚ PERSONALITY !

— ❥ HOGWARTS HOUSE: Hufflepuff (loyal, hard-working, compassionate).

— ❥ MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE: INFP - The Mediator (empathetic, open-minded, self-isolating).

— ❥ ENNEAGRAM TYPE: Type Two - The Helper (warm-hearted, sincere, sentimental).

— ❥ MORAL ALIGNMENT: Chaotic Good.

— ❥ LOVE LANGUAGES: Physical touch for both giving and receiving.

— ❥ SKILLS: Writing, jewelry making, singing, baking, cooking, acting, memorization, speed writing, charming people, speed reading, reading body language.

— ❥ LIKES: Her family and friends, her hedgehog, her job, musicals, gifting her homemade bracelets to people, rewatching her favorite movies, watching all kinds of sports, being cozy, listening to music, dancing, making people laugh.

— ❥ DISLIKES: Rude people, discrimination of any kind, loud or sudden noises, scratchy clothing, mushy food textures, her ex, entitled people, high heels, how hard it is for her to read social cues.

— ❥ FEARS/PHOBIAS: Needles, people being angry or disappointed in her, dating another person like Dominic, having a panic attack or meltdown in public.

˚✧ ₊˚ʚ RELATIONSHIPS !

— ❥ FAMILY: Phoebe Fischer (mother), Lewis Fischer (father), Oscar Fischer (pet hedgehog), John Tavares (father figure), Brad Marchand (uncle figure).

— ❥ FRIENDS: Mitch Marner, David Pastrnak, Joseph Woll, Austin Matthews, Quinn Hughes, Nico Hischier, Linus Ullmark, Trevor Zegras, Morgan Rielly, Matthew Knies.

— ❥ ACQUAINTANCES: Remainder of the Toronto Maple Leafs roster, Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, Jeremy Swayman, Brady Tkachuk, Connor McDavid, Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes, Tessa Virtue, majority of NHL players and coaching staff.

— ❥ ROMANTIC INTERESTS: Conner Lucas (first crush), Nick Browne (former crush), Schuyler Beauregard (former crush), Jeremy Harper (brief relationship), Dominic Cormier (ex-boyfriend), William Nylander (current romantic interest).

˚✧ ₊˚ʚ FUN FACTS !

— ❥ Growing up, Raven watched all kinds of sports, since her father was a big fan of NASCAR and both kinds of football and her mother loved baseball and hockey. Phoebe Fischer, however, is a diehard Oilers fan, and was just slightly disappointed when her daughter turned out to start rooting for the Maple Leafs.

— ❥ A few months after she was diagnosed with autism, Raven wound up having to move classes at school, as her teacher beginning to give her accommodations because she now had an official diagnosis caused most of the other children in her class to pick on her on an almost daily basis.

— ❥ At five foot four, Raven is still three inches shorter than Cole Caufield, the shortest current player in the NHL. Plenty of her friends say this is proof that her nickname Tiny fits perfectly, but she insists that they’re all just giants.

— ❥ Ever since gaining popularity with NHL fans, Raven has made a habit of making a load of homemade bracelets before every game she reports at and handing them out to female fans beforehand. She wants to help foster a better sense of community for female fans, knowing how much animosity young women can face from male fans when trying to get into a sport.

— ❥ She has also become an outspoken advocate for more inclusivity within the league, as well as queer and disability rights and greater education and support for those with disabilities and mental illnesses. She hasn’t always stayed out of trouble with the NHL bigwigs for some of the statements she’s made, but she’s never backed down and she doesn’t plan on stopping - besides, she has a great group at SportsNet always ready to support her, as well as a pretty good-sized group of tall hockey men who are used to throwing punches willing to fight back against anyone who tries to hurt her.

tagging @lovings4turn, @hiya-itsamber, & @theopenlocker !

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Just popping in to say that paper on language you mentioned you were working on sounded interesting and I hope it's going/went (whichever applies) well!

ah thank you kindly :) i finished it up during the week, still waiting on feedback but regardless of how that goes i’m glad to have done the research! some things i learned about the Plains Cree language:

•there are two noun classes (like grammatical gender in some languages) that are called (but do not strictly describe) animate & inanimate nouns

•there’s also an obviation system that i couldn’t quite crack as someone with only very basic linguistic knowledge, but what that means is that nouns can be grammatically expressed as closer/further or more or less relevant

•First Nations language education programs have faced funding cuts in Canada in recent years, including a Cree program for teachers in Saskatchewan which came up many times during my research, this poses a huge threat to language vitality

•it didn’t make it into the paper but in my research i found out about a band based in edmonton called Nêhiyawak, & their music is pretty cool!

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Homesick

I believe the answer to that question lies in my memories. No matter how depressing everyone seems to find Edmonton, my happier childhood memories happened within the city. Even when my life was falling apart in Alberta, I’m able to fondly remember so much about the River Valley. I remember the days of driving nearly three hours to go to Edmonton for something to do extremely fondly. Bumming around Strathcona, checking out every record store and comic book store with my dad is etched on my brain, coloured with hazy blue skies and vivid graffiti. Even in the winter, I still held Edmonton dear. Being as I haven’t been there since I was 15, I have a freeze frame of the city in my mind through the lens of childhood wonder. For me, I’ll always remember Edmonton as my happiest place on earth.

I remember, almost a decade ago, I was having a rough time in school. The details of the events in school aren’t something I enjoy remembering, but there came a boiling point where my dad was finally called in. The boiling point came one day in a class with a teacher I couldn’t stand. I blacked out for most of it, but from what I was told, it was an aggressive outburst that culminated in my taking off like a scared horse, ultimately leading to suspension and then finally expulsion. I snapped out of the blackout halfway home, looking down off a bridge to the tracks below. My step mom was calling my name, wondering what I was doing out of school. After that, there was no hiding what was going on with me. Thankfully, my father recognized what was happening to me as distress rather than pure recalcitrance. The next day, he took me into Edmonton, partially to see a shrink on Jasper Ave, partially to lighten my spirits. It was a dad and Goon day. We hit all the record stores, ate at my favourite pub, and even checked out Axe Music so I could play some guitar. That day felt perfect. It was sunny and bright, and it was my first time hearing Joshua Tree cover to cover. To this day, Joshua Tree takes me back to Strathcona on a sunny day where I felt incredibly loved. That’s what the word Edmonton reminds me of: the fact that I was and am loved. It was one of many perfect days spent in Edmonton.

As I grew older, I grew jaded and cynical; especially around the time I moved to New Brunswick. I didn’t know all the cool spots, I wasn’t sandwiched between two cities people outside of Canada had heard of, and the people in my town were from different walks of life. I felt alienated by everyone I met. I was going from one homogeneous group of kids to another, except I was not homogeneous with these people. I was painfully othered, largely due to my own ignorance. Until I was 10, I wasn’t fully aware there were careers other than military, oil worker and garbage man. It wasn’t until I moved to New Brunswick that I actually met people whose parents weren’t any of those things. My worldview needed to shift, but I never knew how to do that. The people I was going to school with had known each other since kindergarten and I was an uncommon new face. At that time, and even still, I couldn’t think of anything more claustrophobic than going through the growing pains of life with such a large audience. Even though I was closer to my birth place than ever before, I felt so disconnected and lonely. It was at this point that my idealistic version of Edmonton made my heart hurt. For the first time in my life, I was homesick.

I know now that what I missed wasn’t just Edmonton, nor was it home. What I missed was a sense of community and an era of my life where I was closer to my family, emotionally speaking. What a lot of people fail to realize about military families, is that no matter where I went, I had my family and a close-knit community of kids in the same boat. I was always an odd kid, but I was odd in a very palatable way to the other kids I grew up with. Fundamentally, our situations were the same: one or both of our parents were in the military. Our personalities and interests were secondary since we already had one important thing in common.

When I moved to a town as far removed from CADPAT as possible, I had inadvertently lost my community. It was for that reason that high school was tough. When I started grade ten, I experienced culture shock. Not only did I lose my community, but I also lost the amenities that came with living close to Edmonton. Moncton was close, but it was a sorry replacement for a place like Edmonton. Halifax, though it’s my birth place, also paled in comparison, even though it's objectively speaking a prettier city. Maybe had I not lost my community, I’d have felt more favourably towards these places, but the damage was done. When I moved to New Brunswick, it felt like I’d lost everything. The people at my high school only made that loss more devastating.

As I spent day after day withdrawn and angry, my family grew further and further apart. I was growing up and it was normal, but I wasn’t ready for it to happen. Through my entire run at my high school in New Brunswick, I never had any friends that I preferred hanging out with over my dad. Unfortunately, part of growing up is hanging out with people who aren’t your dad. Gradually, our Saturday morning drives, our post-dinner shenanigans and our morning coffee faded. All those things I cherished from my childhood were becoming memories. While I should have blamed growing up, I have always blamed New Brunswick. Going through the painful parts of becoming an adult all happened for me feeling completely alone, surrounded by people I called friends that I couldn’t stand, in New Brunswick. I was angry. I wanted to blame my friends, I wanted to blame geographic location, I wanted to blame my school, but it was all just the normal phenomenon of growing up.

Knowing all this now, I’m hesitant to go back to Edmonton. I know I’d see Alberta for what it really is if I were to go back. I’d see it with the same jaded eyes that I’ve been seeing New Brunswick with for almost 9 wretched years. As much as I feel suffocated by having lived in one place as long as I ever had, I would feel so much worse if my idealised version of Alberta was ruined for me. I know that if I were to go back to Edmonton, I’d be disappointed because as much as I can go back to a place, I can’t go back to a time. No matter how much I try, I can’t go back to listening to U2 with my dad in his old toyota. I can’t go back to running around the Old Strathcona Antique Mall looking for old Nintendo games with my dad and brother. I can’t go back to listening to Jack Layton’s funeral on CBC at the Fabyan campsite. I can’t go back to hearing Bittersweet Symphony as I walked down the stairs after a shift at my first job. I can’t go back to Jack’s Place Cafe after my grade 9 band performance for a latte with my dad. I can’t go back to the happiness I felt as a child with a plane ticket. I’ll never get those moments back because I don’t miss a place: I just miss how things were when I lived there. If I were to go back to Edmonton now, what I just said would finally be real in my head. If I were to go back now, those memories of childhood joy would be corrupted by my adulthood cynicism. My heart aches for Edmonton every day, but I’ll never go back.

As a military child, places and life’s eras become so intertwined. A feeling of nostalgia presents as homesickness. Going back home isn’t possible because home doesn’t exist as it does for others. Home is more of an abstract concept, the kind that’s difficult to articulate in words. Home is so personal that, when asked where home is, I feel uncomfortable answering. In a lot of ways, home is where my family is, but my family isn’t all under one roof. They’re scattered around the maritimes, all equally displaced from where they feel is home. Home is somewhere where you feel safe, home is somewhere you you can feel rested and at ease. Home for me will never be in one place. Home is scattered and disjointed, held together by people, emotions and memories. Home is somewhere that was articulated best by Stompin’ Tom Connors: “wherever you find a heart that’s kind, you’re in a part of my stompin’ ground”. I’ve seen many beautiful parts of this country, and I now have the mental clarity to see beauty everywhere. They say home is where the heart is, but I’ve left pieces of my heart in many places I’ve lived and visited. Home is Canada, but more specifically, home is my idealistic version of Edmonton that solely exists in my memory.

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Exploring Edmonton: The Vibrant Heart of Alberta's Cultural Scene

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Alberta, Canada, lies Edmonton, a city pulsating with an energy that stems from its rich cultural tapestry. Beyond its reputation as the capital of Alberta, Edmonton boasts a dynamic arts and cultural scene that captivates visitors and locals alike. From its world-class museums and galleries to its thriving performing arts venues and diverse culinary offerings, Edmonton exudes an undeniable charm that invites exploration and discovery.

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One of the city's crowning jewels is its extensive array of museums and galleries, each offering a unique glimpse into Edmonton's past, present, and future. The Art Gallery of Alberta, with its striking architecture and thought-provoking exhibitions, serves as a testament to the city's commitment to fostering creativity and artistic expression. Meanwhile, the Royal Alberta Museum showcases the natural and human history of the region, providing visitors with an immersive journey through time.

For those seeking to immerse themselves in the performing arts, Edmonton does not disappoint. The Francis Winspear Centre for Music stands as a beacon for classical music enthusiasts, hosting performances by renowned orchestras and soloists from around the world. Meanwhile, the Citadel Theatre offers a diverse repertoire of plays and musicals, showcasing both local talent and internationally acclaimed productions.

Beyond its cultural institutions, Edmonton's streets come alive with a myriad of festivals and events throughout the year. From the lively Edmonton International Fringe Festival, where performers from all walks of life converge to entertain audiences with their creativity, to the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, which celebrates the rich tapestry of folk music from around the globe, there is never a shortage of excitement in the city.

Edmonton's cultural vibrancy is further enhanced by its thriving culinary scene, which reflects the city's multicultural makeup. From cozy cafes serving up artisanal coffee and freshly baked pastries to fine dining establishments offering innovative takes on global cuisines, Edmonton is a paradise for food lovers. The city's diverse communities contribute to its culinary landscape, ensuring that there is something to tantalize every palate.

In addition to its cultural attractions and culinary delights, Edmonton's natural beauty provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor exploration. The North Saskatchewan River Valley, often referred to as the city's "green ribbon," offers a vast network of trails and parks for hiking, biking, and picnicking. Whether strolling along the riverbanks or admiring the panoramic views from one of the many lookout points, visitors can connect with nature without ever leaving the city limits.

As evening falls, Edmonton's nightlife comes alive with a plethora of entertainment options. From trendy cocktail bars and live music venues to cozy pubs and underground speakeasies, there is no shortage of places to unwind and socialize. Whether seeking a quiet corner to enjoy a craft cocktail or dancing the night away to live music, Edmonton offers something for every nocturnal adventurer.

In conclusion, Edmonton's cultural scene is a testament to the city's rich history, diverse population, and unwavering spirit of creativity. From its world-class museums and galleries to its vibrant festivals and culinary offerings, there is no shortage of experiences waiting to be discovered. Whether visiting for the first time or returning to explore anew, Edmonton never fails to leave a lasting impression on those who venture into its vibrant heart.

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House For Sale In Windermere Edmonton – Why Choose The Best

When it comes to picturesque landscapes and upscale living, Windermere in Edmonton and Whistler in British Columbia stand out as exemplary destinations. From luxurious amenities to natural beauty, these locations present unique opportunities for those seeking an elevated lifestyle.

Advantages of Buying a House inEdmonton:

Luxurious Real Estate Options: Windermere is synonymous with luxury real estate. Potential homeowners have the opportunity to invest in upscale properties, ranging from modern designs to custom-built residences. The architectural diversity caters to various tastes and preferences.

Exquisite Golf Courses:

Windermere and Whistler BC Houses For Sale boasts beautiful golf courses, providing residents with an opportunity to enjoy leisurely rounds in a stunning environment. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the convenience of having these courses right at their doorstep.

Whistler BC Houses For Sale 3. Exclusive Shopping and Dining:

The Windermere area is home to the prestigious Currents of Windermere shopping district, offering upscale retail therapy and a variety of dining experiences. Residents can indulge in exclusive shopping and dine at some of the finest establishments without leaving their community.

4. Green Spaces and Tranquil Atmosphere:

Residents of Windermere enjoy well-manicured green spaces and a tranquil atmosphere. The community is designed to provide a peaceful living environment, balancing luxury with nature.

5. Proximity to Amenities:

The house for sale in windermere Edmonton has a strategic location ensuring residents are in close proximity to essential amenities, including schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational areas. The convenience of having everything within reach enhances the overall quality of life.

House for Sale in Windermere Edmonton A Paradise for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Whistler is internationally renowned for its world-class ski resorts. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or a novice, living in Whistler provides unparalleled access to some of the best skiing and snowboarding opportunities in the world.

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Whistler is not just a haven for outdoor enthusiasts; it also boasts a vibrant cultural scene. Residents can enjoy art galleries, music festivals, and community events, adding a dynamic dimension to their lifestyle.

The iconic Whistler Village is a hub of activity, featuring charming boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment options. Living in Whistler provides easy access to this bustling center, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Investing in a house for sale in windermere edmonton is more than just a real estate transaction—it’s an investment in a lifestyle. Windermere offers luxury living with exclusive amenities, while Whistler provides a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts with its world-class recreational opportunities.

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Online Guitar Lesson Options Based in Edmonton

You're in luck if you want to learn how to play the guitar in Edmonton! There are a lot of different kinds of online guitar lessons  Edmonton for both new and expert players. There are guitars that fit your artistic tastes and skill level, whether you want to play an acoustic, electric, or classical guitar.

Advantages of Online Guitar Lessons

Taking guitar classes online in Edmonton is one of the easiest ways to set them up. It's easy to find the right lesson and teacher for your learning style on these platforms because they have a lot of them. You can pick from video lessons, live online classes, or even one-on-one lessons with guitar teachers who have a lot of experience.

In Edmonton, there are a lot of places to get guitar lessons online. Many of them have structured classes that go from the basics to more advanced techniques. You can learn how to play the guitar well by taking these classes, which usually cover chords, scales, fingerpicking, and music theory. It's flexible and personalized because you can go at your own pace and go over things again if you need to.

Additionally, some platforms give you access to a group of guitar fans with whom you can share your progress, ask questions, and work together. This feeling of belonging can keep you motivated and help you as you learn to play the guitar.

Conclusion

The online guitar lessons are a great way to learn how to play the guitar if you live in Edmonton. They give you freedom, a lot of training options, and the chance to meet other musicians who can help you. So, whether you want to learn how to play the guitar for the first time or get better at it, check out the online guitar lessons in Edmonton today to start your musical journey.

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Do., 9.11.2023, 20:00 Uhr: HOME FRONT (CA) + FUN TOTAL (HH) Hafenklang, Hamburg

HOME FRONT

"High moments of perfectly patina’d synth brilliance, tender new wave considerations, and punk anthems that could fill the biggest stadium. The Champagne, the gluebag, the boots, and the eyeliner, HOME FRONT’s GAMES OF POWER clutches to it all." A distinct sound is made when freshly polished Dr. Marten boots crunch through the snow in the frozen tundra of northern Canada. When the hum of traffic is low the boots make a hard rhythm on the cold concrete. Welcome to HOME FRONT, a beat and a sound unique to a working class city like Edmonton, Alberta. For seasoned DIY Punk musicians Graeme MacKinnon (No Problem//Wednesday Night Heroes) & Clint Frazier (Shout Out Out Out Out/Wet Secrets/Physical Copies) Home Front is the place, the medium, the perfect clash of Oi! Punk with 80s Synth Pop to create the new style of shoe gaze, or in this case, Boot Gaze. GAMES OF POWER, Home Front’s debut full length on North London’s LA VIDA ES UN MUS DISCOS is the document, the main course to 2021’s Think of the Lie six song appetizer, the summation of making music during a global pandemic and political unrest. In a province like Alberta, Home Front is the alternative, a focus for a different future. With the help of Polaris Prize winning producer Jonah Falco (Fucked Up/Career Suicide/Jade Hairpins) and Canadian Juno nominated Nik Kozub (Shout Out Out Out Out), Home Front have achieved a sound that takes nods from later BLITZ, early NEW ORDER & THE CURE and fuses it with their geography. Home Front’s sound is beautifully flawed, but what original music isn’t? RAMONES. STOOGES. SUICIDE. JOY DIVISION. All of these shouldn’t work but do and so does Home Front and their new wave of Boot Gaze. Pounding drum machines with Clint Frazier’s sweeping synth hooks, Ian Rowley’s clanging guitars, Brandi Strauss & Warren Oostlander’s bulldozer bass & drum rhythm section drive the sonic assault of Home Front’s live show. With high flying kicks, Graeme MacKinnon prowls the stage like a panther, bringing a ferocity uncommon in today’s Post Punk scene. Playing sold out shows across Canada with bands like FUCKED UP, S.H.I.T & CHAIN WHIP as well as crushing audiences overseas at last year’s Static Shock in London. Home Front are prepared to take on the world one stage at a time.

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Back in action!! Looking for more shows! Get in touch with them! (post)Punk 4 people who like (post)Punk. There will be an album. Check their first real mastered records:

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Unleash Your Musical Potential with Dark Mountain Music: Music Lessons in Edmonton

Introduction:

Are you ready to embark on a journey of musical discovery? Look no further than Dark Mountain Music for exceptional music lessons in Edmonton. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the basics or an experienced musician seeking to refine your skills, our expert instructors are dedicated to guiding you towards your musical aspirations. With a passion for music and a commitment to excellence, Dark Mountain Music offers a diverse range of music lessons that cater to various instruments and styles. Let's dive into the world of music education and discover how Dark Mountain Music can elevate your musical abilities.

A Spectrum of Music Lessons:

At Dark Mountain Music, we understand that every individual has unique musical interests and goals. That's why we offer a wide spectrum of music lessons in Edmonton. Whether you dream of playing the guitar, piano, drums, or violin, our team of skilled instructors is well-versed in multiple instruments and music genres. Additionally, we offer vocal lessons for aspiring singers who wish to hone their vocal techniques and enhance their singing abilities. No matter your musical preference, Dark Mountain Music has the perfect music lessons tailored just for you.

Personalized Learning Experience:

We believe that personalized attention is key to effective music education. Our music lessons in Edmonton are designed to cater to individual needs and learning styles. Our instructors take the time to understand your musical background, interests, and goals, ensuring that each lesson is tailored to your specific requirements. This approach allows you to progress at your own pace and build a solid foundation for your musical journey.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:

Dark Mountain Music boasts state-of-the-art facilities that provide the perfect environment for learning music. Our studios are equipped with top-notch instruments and audio equipment, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. Additionally, we have embraced online music lessons, allowing students to benefit from our expertise from the comfort of their homes. With real-time virtual classes, you can connect with our instructors seamlessly, eliminating geographical barriers and maximizing convenience.

Building Confidence and Creativity:

Music lessons at Dark Mountain Music go beyond technical skills; we focus on nurturing creativity and building confidence in our students. Our instructors encourage students to explore their musical ideas, express themselves through music, and develop a deep appreciation for the art form. Whether you're aiming for a professional music career or simply want to enjoy music as a hobby, our music lessons in Edmonton instill a sense of joy and fulfillment in every student.

Conclusion:

Dark Mountain Music is your gateway to exceptional music lessons in Edmonton. With a wide array of instruments to choose from and expert instructors to guide you, we are committed to igniting your passion for music and helping you reach new heights in your musical journey. Embrace the power of music education with Dark Mountain Music and watch your musical dreams come to life.

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Ballet Classes For Kids Near Edmonton

Alberta Ballet School in Calgary offers Preschool Ballet Training Programs for kids dancers aged 3-5 years. Join the program to experience the joy of movement and music through our preschool ballet classes.

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I biked to the symphony with 92 other people last night. A fun ride followed by world-class new music from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra made for a great kickoff to the long weekend.

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What are the healthy ways to manage anger?

When we talk about anger, then this is understandable that anger is an emotion that breaks out when we are frustrated or stressed. Anger can cause adverse effects on our health as when we are angry, our brain cells expand, and there is absolute pressure on them. In many cases, the outbreak of anger leads to severe damage to the nerves and the brain cells.

Wondering how?

Continue reading further to acknowledge the facts that can lead to anger making the situation worse. You can also book a slot from the counselor by Counselling for Anger Management to condition the mind and get the perfect results.

What leads to anger?

This emotion arises from our brain cells' interpretation or reaction to certain conditions or situations. The brain cells get triggered by multiple issues depending on how they respond to a problem.

For instance, if the beautiful ceramic cup breaks for some people, this can be a minor issue, and they will not get short-tempered in this situation and will handle them very softly or gently. On the other hand, some people will react too much to the breakage of the cup, and they might scream, scold or shout at the person to whom this happened.

This demonstrates that anger and anger issues solely depend on us how we or our brain would react. This also depends on the feeling of being attacked or threatened or may be feeling powerless.

Now the question arises how to manage the anger issue?

Well, the answer to this is that this will not be managed by not getting angry. Yes, this can be managed by not showing our anger in the situations, but then this can be controlled for longer. There will be the point when you again get angry and suddenly bust with a high temper, which does not come under anger management.

Anger Management Classes take time, and this must be tamed over time, and the process is slow, but come out with effective results. You can also go for Anger Management Therapy, which can quickly heal issues and problems.

Tips to control anger are :

The initial step is to think about the situation making you angry.

Then think about the people standing next to you, relate with the case, and utter any word.

Try to keep yourself calm and composed in every situation.

Make yourself feel relaxed and comfortable so that the anger can be easily controlled no matter how adverse the situation is.

Fool your anger:

It would be best if you fooled your anger by focusing on the high outrage of the casual situation. This can happen due to the high outrage condition. It is considered that the heat-up case can burn up all the relations and lead to misleading any path. This can also ruin the career if the conditions are not seen or monitored carefully. So it is advisable to try to fool or fraud with the situation to control anger.

Summing it up :

The anger issue has to get maintained by yourself as nobody can guide you on how to do it and how not. The practical thing is that you should focus on your controlling power. You should condition your brain cell so that they control this; otherwise, the anger iceberg can ruin other good traits and conditions. Try to read, paint, or listen to music that can soothe the situation rather than rent it for the worse one. You can also book the session with Anger Management Edmonton or Edmonton Anger Management, through which the experts can assist you with the effective way to control the outbreak of the emotion.

Article Source : https://www.bloggingpalace.com/what-are-the-healthy-ways-to-manage-anger/

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“I am YEG Arts” Series: Jen Mesch

Photo by Aspen Zettel, 2021.

Contemporary dancer and choreographer Jen Mesch’s creativity is seemingly boundless. She doesn’t shy away from new adventures and challenges, whether it’s a fascinating new collaboration with an experimental musician or mastering a new artform (in recent years she’s added film to her repertoire). She’s a multi-disciplinary artist in the broadest sense and embraces cross-training not only in dance, but in other schools of thought such as philosophy and science, and by staying in tune with her community.

This week on the YEG Arts blog, we catch up with the multi-talented artist, Jen Mesch.

Tell us about your connection to Edmonton and what keeps you living and working here.

I moved to Edmonton a little over 13 years ago from New Jersey. My husband who's a composer got a job working at the University of Alberta and I started working here as a healthcare worker. I guess my sort of “Edmonton origin story” in dance is that I looked up what kinds of things were happening and found Mile Zero Dance. I saw this photograph of Gerry Morita [Mile Zero Dance’s Artistic Director] in a fake fur coat in front of a barn with these wild sunglasses, drinking a cup of tea, doing a little bit of a dance pose – and I knew I was going to be fine in Edmonton! Mile Zero has really been a great place for me, I have performed there as an independent choreographer, and since the beginning, I really was welcomed with open arms into that contemporary community and just this year I decided to be on the Board. It has been kind of a home base for me as an independent choreographer.

As a multi-disciplinary artist, is there a common thread you bring to all of your storytelling? Are there themes you find yourself revisiting time and time again?

I think people look at dance and see a story – that's a normal thing for humans to do – to look for meaning or a story, but [as dancers] we're not actually trained in storytelling. I think that's a specific skill, it's literary. People often don't ask the same thing of music, and dance is sort of uniquely situated in that we're connected very strongly to music. Obviously, we also have a strong connection with theatre and performance art. But we're also completely different from all of them. I definitely try to steer away from storytelling and I think that's hard in a big theatre town (it's a big literary and music town too.) I think it's hard for people outside of the dance community to find their way into non-narrative work. But the common themes for me are that I tend to work as a soloist as an independent choreographer. I'm pretty reclusive in my daily life so I do a lot of solo work and a lot of the themes involve solitude, organic sorts of landscapes and in the case of my current work Go Where Light Is, I guess outer space and the universe are included in an organic landscape.

What's one of the biggest professional risks you've taken, and how did it influence where you are today?

The biggest professional risk I ever took was deciding to become a dancer at age 22 because I didn't study dance as a child. [As a young adult] I did start taking dance classes, and then I went on to major in engineering. There was a talent show at my engineering university and I entered one of my little dance pieces and won first place. The $50 prize meant I could buy my chemical engineering textbook; I was so happy and relieved. Eventually, I dropped out of engineering and told my parents I wanted to be a dancer, which was, I think pretty wild of me to do. I mean, I'd had just twice-a-week classes at my community college in modern dance. I had come back from dropping out of engineering school and I asked my dance teacher what I needed to do. She said, Take as much ballet as you possibly can, and take jazz and modern – take everything. So I did. I took all the money from my minimum wage job and took every dance class that I could take. I was in classes five or six days a week. I don't see myself as a super high-level dancer at this point in my life, but I can't believe how much I've done and have been able to do. So, I guess that my advice to other people is to try. You don't know unless you do and put everything into it. It could have gone nowhere for me. I could have changed my mind, but here I am.

What's one piece of advice you wish that you had received when you were starting out in dance?

I was an adult when I started studying dance so it's a bit different than when you started out as a kid. I started with some already firm ideas of who I was and what I wanted dance to be for myself, but I think one piece of advice I wish I had (which I do anyway) is the notion of cross-training. Both physically and in terms of genres or disciplines, I think it's really important that people learn about other artforms, learn about other schools of thinking, about philosophy, and the sciences. All of those things make us more rounded human beings and should inform our practices as artists.

Photo by Aspen Zettel, 2021.

Tell us a little bit about the unique characteristics and challenges of dance in contrast with other art disciplines. What do you wish people better understood about dance?

Well, I think it's changing a little bit, but there are some biases against dance (at least in North America) that dance is sort of inherently female and that it's inherently recreational. So, I think it gets discounted. People understand that you can be a recreational photographer; you can be a professional photographer. I think people do understand that there are ballet dancers that are very highly trained, but it seems so unattainable for most people. That is a big wall that I think we're all trying to figure out how to break down a little bit – these hierarchies in dance.

Another disadvantage is that it costs a lot of money to put it on; it's very labor intensive; and it's a very personnel intensive art form. Dance is seen as being mostly for girls and women, even at young ages. It's very hard to find role models for boys who want to dance and yet it's often men who then become the major choreographers and the major directors of dance companies. Women are trying to find their voice at a time when we're also stepping aside to make more room for more kinds of people and more kinds of dancers. I think that's a challenge for everyone in the arts – to make more room.

Another significant problem for Edmonton and anywhere really, is that compared to other art forms, there are fewer dance programs at the post-secondary level. Edmonton currently has nothing like that as opposed to very fully realized theatre and music departments. It’s something that the dance community is trying to address. At the same time as we're trying to increase scholarships and increase awareness of dance, we're also trying to increase awareness of each other's dance forms and dance communities.

Tell us about your most recent dance project, Go Where Light Is.

Go Where Light Is has been a really exciting and challenging project. Because I normally work as a soloist, the larger-scale things that I've done have been with improv structures that have been quite loose. Like I construct a general timbre of the piece and they're usually people spread out over large areas so that people sort of come upon little things happening in different places in an area. With this one, I don't want to say this is my pandemic piece, but I did really miss dancing with everybody. I just had it in my heart, I wanted to do something really big with lots of people in it. I also had these really strong eerie feelings of the universe really not just being something out there in outer space or something that requires technology to perceive. That it's really just around us all of the time. And all these distances of course are relative. And even during the day, it's not something that happens at night, where we can see stars. The stars are just always there. And I just started thinking about how strange the world is as we've created these structures and systems around us. I started thinking more and more about the uniqueness of the human animal and the context of the universe without all of these constructs around us. So that's kind of where I started. There are a lot of themes that come through in the piece, the music steers a lot of it. The piece was written by my husband Scott Smallwood and his collaborative partner Stephan Moore.

Tell us more about your filmmaking.

In 2016-17, I was the artist in residence at Harcourt House. The residency is meant to support the work of an artist as they advance or emerge into a new area of their work. I was in my late 40s by then and I was dealing with lots of injuries and thinking a lot about what I wanted to be doing and about the online presence of dance. And I started thinking I would like to learn how to do dance for film and during the residency. I started taking film classes at the University of Alberta and FAVA. I made some little films in those classes, and they became part of the exhibition at the end of my residency, and then I found out that you could submit online to film festivals, so I got into a bunch of film festivals which was weird and fun. I felt a little bit upset because I'd been making films for, like, not even a year and I was getting awards for filmmaking. You could just never do that with dance! It’s said it takes ten years to make a dancer. I told my teacher that and he said, “Well it's different for you because you're already an artist.” I suppose that's kind of true, I already have strong compositional ideas and content ideas. It is a very different medium. It turns out I really love editing and it goes back to this whole thing of kind of being a person of solitude.

Can you tell us about a hidden gem in Edmonton’s dance scene that you think more people should know about?

Mile Zero Dance is opening up a new space in the next little while in the Ritchie neighborhood and I'm really excited to see how that's going to affect everything. Both in terms of having a more solid and secure location for themselves and what it's going to bring to dance. That's probably the thing I'm most excited about.

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Photo by Aspen Zettel, 2021.

About Jen Mesch

To say that dancer/choreographer Jen Mesch inhabits any performance she gives is an understatement. Described as enigmatic, unusually perceptive and artistically fearless, Mesch’s wide variety of interests often lead her to unique collaborations in unexpected places.

Mesch has created over 200 works for dance performances, film, and experimental theatre in the US and Canada. She has performed with Cindy Baker, Dawn Cargiulo Berman (Momix), Penny Hutchinson (Mark Morris Dance Group), Jack Magai (Troy Chainsaw Ensemble), Linda Mannheim (Martha Graham Dance Company), Jennifer Monson (Birdbrain Dance), Gerry Morita (Mile Zero Dance), Susan Tenney (Jane Erdman Dance) and Kimberly Young (a canary torsi). For over a decade, Mesch has worked primarily with experimental musicians and has performed with Roger Admiral, Nico Arnáez, Allison Balcetis, Stephan Moore, Will Northlich-Redmond, Scott Smallwood, and Nate Wooley. She was the 2016-2017 Artist in Residence at Harcourt House which culminated in a two month dance, film, and visual art installation in fall 2017. Her film Hard White Spring received the award for Outstanding Experimental Film or Video at FAVA Fest and it was a semi-finalist in Cinema d’iDEA festival in Rome. Her first film, Soft Red Winter was screened at the Venice Short Film Festival. Mesch also teaches dance improvisation and technique, and her writings on dance have appeared in The Dance Current (Canada) and on her own Dance Conspiracy blog.

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Celia Brook: The Long and Winding Road

Celia Brook is the founder of the non-profit organization Soul of the Earth, which aims to preserve and protect the environment. She has been working in this field for over three decades, and her work has not gone unnoticed. Celia Brook was recently awarded the prestigious Goldman Prize, which is given to individuals who have made important contributions to human rights. In this blog post, we will discuss Celia Brook’s life and work, and why we think she is one of the most influential people on the planet today. Celia Brook's Early Years Celia Brook was born on October 17th, 1982 in Edmonton, Canada. Brook is the eldest of three daughters and was raised in a middle-class household. Brook’s parents were both musicians and encouraged their daughters to pursue their musical interests. In high school, Brook played the violin and cello. https://www.anibrook.com/product/mini-hand-sanitizer-hibiscus-pouch/ Brook studied music at the University of Alberta where she received her Bachelor of Music degree in 2006. While at university, Brook formed a band with two other students and played around Edmonton club venues. In 2006, Brook also won first place in a nationwide talent search sponsored by Canadian broadcaster CBC Radio 2 called “Canada’s Search for New Classical Musicians”. After completing her undergraduate studies, Brook moved to New York City to continue her music career. There she lived for four years before returning to Canada in 2010. Since returning to Canada, Brook has been working on her debut album which is set to be released in 2014. The album will feature original compositions as well as covers of classical music classics by composers such as Beethoven and Mozart. Over the past few years, Celia Brook has established herself as one of North America’s leading young classical violinists. Her virtuosic playing style and eclectic repertoire have drawn critical acclaim from around the world. In addition to her solo performances, she often performs with specialized ensembles such as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the National Arts Centre

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Hailey Stubbington- Bachelor of Criminology

Hailey Stubbington (she/her/they) is in her second year at the University of Alberta. She is completing a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, a specialized degree in the Department of Sociology that studies crime and social responses. She is also on her way to obtaining the CSL Certificate.

What CSL placements have you completed?

In the Winter term of 2023, I completed a placement with The Steadward Centre in CSL 100. It was also the first CSL course I’ve ever taken. The Steadward Centre is a physiotherapy program development centre that helps with and is for people experiencing disabilities. I worked with some clients on exercises and routines, which aided in rehabilitation with movements. In the Fall semester of 2023, I worked with Food Not Bombs, a vegan-based organization that helps give food to the public while also advocating for peace. In the same semester, I also worked with L’Arche, a catholic-based community that fosters friendship and belonging for people with and without intellectual disabilities. Currently, I am in two placements this term: one is with the Foote Theatre School at the Citadel Centre, where I am working as a TA in a youth musical theater class, and the other is with The University of Alberta Emergency Management Team, where I am conducting surveys to measure classroom engagement with emergency emails.

What was your favorite CSL placement, and why?

My favorite CSL placement is definitely Food Not Bombs. Not only because it connected me with Downtown Edmonton, an area I’m very familiar with, but I also got to work with a community that not only advocates for peace and justice in marginalized communities but actively gives back to the community with sustainable food made from perfectly good food that would be otherwise thrown away. A lot of food ends up in a dumpster at the end of the day to make space for fresh, appealing food that doesn’t go to the people who need it. By helping with Food Not Bombs efforts, I saw effective action being put toward giving these people easy and free access to basic necessities. From developing programs such as Helping Humans, where we make and deliver meals for people in the Edmonton community, to providing free community meals in Downtown Edmonton’s Beaver Hill House Park to serve anyone in the area in need of food, these programs allowed me to be on the front lines seeing and supporting those living in precarious situations. Being able to help someone in that situation just by welcoming them into a space and providing them with an essential need, like a hot meal, is something I enjoyed supporting in my placement the most.

Considering current placements, there is definitely a tie between the Foote Theatre School and Emergency Management. I like singing and acting in my spare time, and I do cosplay as a hobby. I chose this placement to get to work with kids on something they and I are not only passionate about, but something they may want to make their future career or hobby. Emergency Management is another favorite placement because it is not only in the realm of what I want to do with my degree, but I got to create something I can look back on and have people build on to make it better for months or years after I’m done with my placement.

What was the most important/memorable lesson you learned?

The most important and memorable lesson I've learned is to be very adaptable. Especially because I'm involved in multiple placements that I hadn’t thought would specifically connect with my degree until I got into Emergency Management. At first, you might think some placements don't align with your degree. Or one may ask, "Why are you working with X organization? Nothing they do connects with how people are influenced by crime!" Working with these organizations sometimes forces you to think outside of your learning and use that knowledge differently.

In one of my sociology classes, I learned about Boyle Street and its place in the city of Edmonton, but by working with Food Not Bombs, I got to see hands-on why Boyle Street is the way it is by connecting theory to the fact that homelessness can put people in precarious situations and correlates how power affects the actions they take including criminal activity. Certain populations are built around limited resources, which correlates with high crime, especially on Downtown Edmonton's Boyle Street. These environments influence some of the precarious situations and the types of services they also need. The key takeaway? Be adaptable, think on your feet, and do your best with your available resources. Even if it is the best you can do in your current situation, it is still the best you can do, and don't forget to take time to appreciate that.

Community Service-Learning (CSL) is working with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER), and with support of the Government of Canada, to help build foundational green skills for UAlberta students. So, with the support of the BHER’s partnership, you worked on a project in your AREC 173 class during the Fall of 2023. Can you tell us a story about your experience working with Food Not Bombs?

During my time with Food Not Bombs, one of the projects I did was to send letters to two local cafes: one on Whyte Ave, a bake shop on the way to West Edmonton Mall, and one commercial grocery store in Edmonton. Many food leftovers expire or end up in the trash because no one wants to take them home. Oddly enough, with local businesses, we found that they were more willing to lend some of the leftovers to us. For example, the bake shop gave us some of their leftovers a few weeks after the letters were sent out, brightening some people's day when they got their meal. However, we are still awaiting a response regarding the commercial grocery store. There wasn't an opportunity to speak to anyone about this opportunity to speak to anyone about this opportunity in person, but rather, I was redirected to submit questions online, where I found information about how they plan to support the community by asking for their help and the commercial grocery store wanting to the same differently. Thankfully, though, due to our connections with local businesses, we could still continue our initial goal of networking with businesses and gaining a lot of extra food to give to people in need.

Can you share what knowledge and skills you developed during your CSL placement related to climate change mitigation or sustainability activities?

I was able to network with many shareholders in the Edmonton community, especially through the letters we sent out. From the time we sent those letters until my placement was finished, we gained a fair amount of donations from Edmonton businesses. We were also able to connect with various other causes and efforts going on in Edmonton, such as Palestinian and 2LGBTQIA+ rights.

Working in terms of sustainability, the programs in place, such as having community meals, picking up food and accepting donations wherever we can, and having a community fridge where people can come drop off or pick up donations discreetly, helps mitigate some of the side effects that come with climate change, since much of the food that does end up being wasted impacts the environment, especially the food that is pre-made. By recovering and picking up food that is still good to eat and goes to the people who need it, not in landfills, going to waste, and harming the soil and other elements in the environment that we and other species depend on for survival.

What does receiving the Student Equity Award mean to you?

Last year, in the winter, I was making alternative plans for staying in Edmonton due to having issues finding adequate housing and keeping up with the new tuition hikes that had been approved on top of paying for basic necessities. After finding out I received the award that I applied for during the fall term, I was able to use some of that money to help myself immediately, as well as continue my degree and start completing the CSL certificate. By having this award, students are not only given the opportunity to have some extra money to start their certificate journey or continue doing projects that aid and enhance their degree, but it also helps students attend the University of Alberta and share the knowledge they've learned with others today. That's what the award means to me. The fact that this award is going to people who may be in the same boat as me or about to be in a precarious situation themselves means that this award makes a big difference in deciding whether to continue with education or not.

How would you sum up your experience with CSL in one sentence?

Yeah, I did it, and I’d do it again!

With support from the Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) and the Canadian federal government, CSL awards scholarships to equity-deserving students for their successful participation in an official CSL course.