Tag Archives: creativity

Because It’s Fun and What We Do

  I’ve been getting a few comments on my youtube channel thanking me for reminding folks to have fun. Everything has gotten serious and monetized and only valued by income generating or why bother. Nobody would argue against earning more … Continue reading

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A Month of Songwriting

January, 2022 A Month of Songwriting January seemed the perfect month to jump into the new year, and set a new goal: How many songs can I write in one month? Dedicate the month to just writing new songs. Twenty-three … Continue reading

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Posted recently on the Berklee Blog

Lauren Passarelli ~ The new album ~ Night Vision

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The Menino Arts Center Show March 5th, 2021

pre-recorded video concert, Guitar & Vocal, Piano & Vocal, performances 0:00 Frustration Station 4:10 That’s How It Is 8:04 That Explains The Sky 11:08 Haven’t A Care 15:01 Reach me 19:48 Leaf Feather Wing Stone 23:53 Canvas of Your Life 27:14 Guest List   32:41 Lean Back Into … Continue reading

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Night Vision ~ The Questions ~ The Interview

Night Vision ~ Questions submitted by Robin Stone, Claudio Raino, Max Abraham, Daniel Jackson, Bernadette Mac, Stan Pulnik, and Gina M. Vanderloop. RS: This song to my ears has a decidedly Steely Dan vibe about it. The harmonies and horn … Continue reading

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Interview with Lauren Passarelli by Alexandria Mulé

L Pass Interview – by Alexandria Mulé AM: When did you realize that you wanted to first put your material out into the world rather th­­an keeping it for yourself? LP: I wanted to make a record from when I … Continue reading

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Night Vision ~ Lauren Passarelli ~ Sounds Around Town

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Wachusett Recording

It was so cool to get to work with Michael Harmon at his studio, Wachusett Recording, February 20th, 2020. We recorded drums and rhythm electric and acoustic guitars, upright bass, and vocals for my song, For Another Star. Super day! … Continue reading

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Q & A with Michael J. Moore of Honeysuckle Magazine

MJM: Berklee circa ’78 – ’82, when you were a student, was loaded with jazz and funk and fusion fanatics. Did you feel like an outcast with your Beatles fixation? What’s fascinating is that you have always made your unique appreciation … Continue reading

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‘Cause It’s Love

  ‘Cause It’s Love words & music: L Pass,  2015, January At a theater in the Bronx, kissing through the show. They happened so deliciously, missing Ivanhoe. They would soothe and inspire, speak gentle fire Kindle sweet desire to be together. At … Continue reading

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Questions for Lauren, by Robin Stone

Questions for Lauren, by Robin Stone Bolstered By Blue and many other tunes on this record have arrangements that are very complex, with multiple backing vocal parts and various instruments coming in and out. How do you go about composing … Continue reading

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Jordan Lucero interviews Lauren Passarelli

On Mar 14, 2012, at 12:47 PM, Jordan Lucero wrote: Thank you! I loved reading all of your answers! Hey Lauren, I have to do an interview for my professional development seminar and I was wondering if you could answer … Continue reading

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For Fab Four fan, it gets better all the time

For Fab Four fan, it gets better all the time Thursday, April 28, 2011 LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY APRIL 28, 2011, 11:18 AM BY BRYAN WASSEL TOWN NEWS STAFF WRITER A former Paramus resident has accomplished a series of firsts at … Continue reading

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More on Creativity

Ever since I met Kate Chadbourne we’ve been talking about the creative process & recently on the phone she said three things that I couldn’t wait to share with all of you. We’re all constantly saying many of the same things … Continue reading

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Go To Your Studio & Make Stuff

There’s every reason on earth to enjoy the creative things you enjoy as often as you choose to. We see ourselves in definitive ways & at various times or ages in our lives we allow ourselves to have & be … Continue reading

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Brenda Ueland on Creative Work

I think there is something necessary & life giving about creative work. A state of excitement. And it is like a faucet: nothing comes unless you turn it on and the more you turn it on, the more comes.  But … Continue reading

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Keepin’ On

It’s so much fun to have a new project or song or idea in my head. My brain desires to be captivated & chewing on something delicious as often as possible. As an Artist it’s important for me to have … Continue reading

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Words from a student

Wavicles By Greg Arney11. November 2009 18:04 My first guitar teacher at college, Lauren Passarell, taught me a number of things that I am still learning years after the fact. After carefully eyeing my picking hand, she faulted it for … Continue reading

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7 Thoughts on Teaching and Learning Guitar

Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens. When I listen, I can hear whether my students are ready to absorb what I have to offer. First I need to know they believe in their ability and, at the same time, that they’re willing … Continue reading

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Dream Machines

When I was a teenager I wanted a “Dream Machine” where I could record all the musical ideas in “me head” & hear them “beck” all at the same time. I was using two cassette players & bouncing tracks while … Continue reading

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Peak

Let’s time eat more When Rise moon sing  Laugh you dance me Smile possess Start wanna clap some doggie’s fun doin’  Mention yours mention ours Heaps jollys Now expect, hearts connect, cheeky doing Peak!

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Elizabeth Gilbert ~ Swallow The Sun

Elizabeth Gilbert is a superb author who’s voice & spirit I deeply enjoy. She has the intelligence, humor & playfulness combination that seriously tickles me. Here she talks about all of us & the creativity we use & the courage … Continue reading

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A few great books and films

A Few Great Books Writing Down the Bones – Natalie Goldberg The War of Art – Steven Pressfield The Well Of Creativity – Julia Cameron, Natalie Goldberg & others The Artists’ Way – Julia Cameron The Courage To Create – … Continue reading

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Writing Quotes

I think there is something necessary & life giving about creative work. A state of excitement. And it is like a faucet: nothing comes unless you turn it on and the more you turn it on, the more comes. – … Continue reading

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