<p>Thoughts I&#8217;m playing around with; hoping to go somewhere with them&#8230; What makes you, you? A thought experiment: Imagine that we each have something beautiful and unique in us that doesn’t fade or disappear with time. Take this idea and apply it to yourself. Sit with the idea that you have something beautiful that is &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2021/01/21/thought-experiment/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">

<p>In last week&#8217;s post, I shared a tune by jazz composer Charles Mingus, and the short story I wrote in response to it. As I&#8217;m thinking about what to do with the blog (again), I&#8217;m continuing to play around with combinations of music and words. One of the things I love about my dual career &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2021/01/14/shadow-music/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Shadow Music</span></a></p>

<p>After the chaos of yesterday, it feels like a good time to restart the blog. I&#8217;m not sure what to do with it in the longer run, but today, it makes sense to share some art. The music in the link below is a tune called &#8220;Goodbye Pork Pie Hat,&#8221; by American jazz bassist, pianist, &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2021/01/07/next-morning-art/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Next Morning Art</span></a></p>

<p>A different kind of post today, responding to the injustices faced by Christian Cooper and George Floyd. Last year, I started teaching with Baltimore Bridges, a program for students in the city. Starting in sixth grade, kids are paired with mentors and get extracurricular support with academics, gearing toward applying for college in senior year. &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/05/29/common-space/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen

<p>Welcome! This blog features short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, a mental break during these tough times. This month, I’m switching things up a bit in honor of Short Story Month. Each post features an installment of my short story “Let Me Take Your Hands,” originally &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/05/25/let-me-take-your-hands-part-7/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Let

<p>Welcome! This blog features short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, a mental break during these tough times. This month, I’m switching things up a bit in honor of Short Story Month. Each post, over the next week or so, features an installment of my short story &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/05/23/let-me-take-your-hands-part-6/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Let Me Take Y

<p>Welcome! This blog features short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, a mental break during these tough times. This month, I’m switching things up a bit in honor of Short Story Month. Each post, over the next week or so, features an installment of my short story &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/05/21/let-me-take-your-hands-part-5/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Let Me Take Y

<p>Welcome! This blog features short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, a mental break during these tough times. This month, I’m switching things up a bit in honor of Short Story Month. Each post, over the next week or so, features an installment of my short story &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/05/19/let-me-take-your-hands-part-4/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Let Me Take Y

<p>Welcome! This blog features short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, a mental break during these tough times. This week, I’m switching things up a bit in honor of Short Story Month. Each post features an installment of my short story “Let Me Take Your Hands,” originally &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/05/16/let-me-take-your-hands-part-3/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Let

<p>Welcome! This blog features short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, a mental break during these tough times. This week, I’m switching things up a bit in honor of Short Story Month. Each day features an installment of my short story “Let Me Take Your Hands,” originally &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/05/14/let-me-take-your-hands-part-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Let M

<p>Welcome! This blog features short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, a mental break during these tough times. Over the next week, I&#8217;m switching things up a bit in honor of Short Story Month. Each day will feature an installment of my short story &#8220;Let Me Take &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/05/12/let-me-take-your-hands-part-1/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Let

<p>Welcome! 🙂 This blog features short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, which initially was going to be a couple of weeks. I’m determined to keep it going as long as needed, in hopes that if you need a mental break during these tough times, you can find one &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/05/06/scarlatti-special/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Scarlatti Special</span></a><

<p>Welcome! 🙂 This blog features short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, which initially was going to be a couple of weeks. I’m determined to keep it going as long as needed, in hopes that if you need a mental break during these tough times, you can find one &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/05/04/re-post-bach-talk/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Re-post: Bach Talk</span></a>

<p>Welcome! 🙂 This blog features short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, which initially was going to be a couple of weeks. I’m determined to keep it going as long as needed, in hopes that if you need a mental break during these tough times, you can find one &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/05/03/re-post-mozart-meditation/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Re-post: Mozart Medit

<p>Welcome! 🙂 This blog features short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, which initially was going to be a couple of weeks. I’m determined to keep it going as long as needed, in hopes that if you need a mental break during these tough times, you can find one &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/05/01/friday-dance/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Friday dance</span></a></p>

<p>Welcome! 🙂 This blog features short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, which initially was going to be a couple of weeks. I’m determined to keep it going as long as needed, in hopes that if you need a mental break during these tough times, you can find &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/04/29/wednesday-cheer/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Wednesday cheer</span></a></p>

<p>Welcome! 🙂 This blog features daily short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, which initially was going to be a couple of weeks. I’m determined to keep it going as long as needed, in hopes that if you need a mental break during these tough times, you can find &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/04/27/monday-smile/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Monday smile</span></a></p>

<p>Today&#8217;s post is a re-post of a piece I put up just a few days ago. I think this particular music deserves some more love. 😉 It&#8217;s also perfect for a quiet Sunday morning.  Welcome! 🙂 This blog features daily short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, which initially &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/04/26/sunday-in-the-renaissance/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">S

<p>Welcome! 🙂 This blog features daily short piano pieces I’ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, which initially was going to be a couple of weeks. I’m determined to keep it going as long as needed, in hopes that if you need a mental break during these tough times, you can find &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/04/25/folktale-in-music/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Folktale in Music</span></a

<p>Welcome! 🙂 This blog features daily short piano pieces I&#8217;ve recorded at home. It began as a project for the quarantine, which initially was going to be a couple of weeks. I&#8217;m determined to keep it going as long as needed, in hopes that if you need a mental break during these tough times, you can &hellip; </p> <p><a href="https://krisfaatz.com/2020/04/24/friday-bagatelle/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Friday Bagatelle</spa