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After "yes, and..."
On what it takes to make musical magic real, and why possible outshines correct.
Oct 24
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As You Like It.
Or, the magic of saying "yes, and..."
Oct 17
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Susan Derry
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It's Not You, It's April
On marking a year of grief with a decidedly quiet tune.
May 29
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Susan Derry
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As You Like It.
Oct 17
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Cusp of a Concert: Preparing December Songs
Mar 2
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Autumn
Nov 3, 2023
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Ode to a beloved dog, and his owner
Mar 4, 2023
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It's Not You, It's April
May 29
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"With passion, live."
Sep 22, 2023
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Susan Derry
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Cusp of a Concert: Preparing December Songs
On "enoughness," trusting the inspiration to do it differently, and the cycle of love and loss we all share.
Mar 2
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Autumn
It's been autumn for me all year. So I figured I should sing about it.
Nov 3, 2023
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"With passion, live."
On finding my purpose again after loss.
Sep 22, 2023
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Susan Derry
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Shifting The Script While Staying Sane
On what's working for me (and what's not).
Apr 2, 2023
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Here's To Your Illusions
How I'm learning to sound like myself.
Mar 14, 2023
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Ode to a beloved dog, and his owner
In the midst of change and uncertainty, kindness of both the human and the canine varieties gets us through.
Mar 4, 2023
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Tiny steps count, too.
How I'm learning to listen to my voice without losing my mind.
Feb 13, 2023
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Susan Derry
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