Darlene Dranda

MusicBasics4Keyboard

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Greetings from North America. In 1990 I graduated from a small college in New Jersey with a music program where I majored in piano, attended concerts in NYC, and watched my first opera with Luciano Pavarotti. As a keyboard instructor today and big fan of popular music including light opera, I encourage you to watch We Are Family Wednesday nights to hear the exquisite harmonies coming from the stage. Two episodes brought me back to my roots growing up in the 1960s singing along to girl groups like The Supremes. The beat goes on. I love Cher's music. Read my book "Songbird at the Shopping Mall".

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Darlene Dranda

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Latest episode

Jan 12, 2024

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Episodes

Spooky Sounds for Halloween 29.10.2021

Blood curdling screams, groans and moans, creaking floors and rattling chains. Happy Halloween. Thank you for listening.

Food & Wine Halloween Stories 29.10.2021

Halloween is a holiday that draws Americans to all things edible, sippable and spooky. For some it's about cookies, parties and bobbing for apples. Besides Valentine's Day, it's a great time of year for chocolate desserts, pies and stories about wearing a costume (with or without children in tow) and parading along local streets and/or knocking on neighbors' doors with a bag or bucket for candy. M...

Meeting the Man of Your Dreams 28.10.2021

It happens. Has it happened to you recently or in the past. How did you meet? Would love to read your response. Believe it or not, this podcast is about meeting the man of my dreams and a song from one of his videos. This song title is Under the Lover's Moon. Thanks for listening to today's episode for the Wednesday Night Music Club. It's all about the love.

Who is Gail Sheehy? 25.10.2021

She is the author of "Understanding Men's Passages". Let's find out what she has to say about men from their 20's through their 50's. Thanks for listening.

Getting to Know your Man 24.10.2021

Ladies, check back for the next episode when we will answer these two questions: how well do you know your man? How well does he know you? How would you describe the man who means so much to you that most days you talk, text and plan things together during this pandemic? Is he still part of the work force or has he retired? The next 30 days is about today's men in their 30's, 40's, and 50's. Not m...

What do Men Want? 24.10.2021

Let's explore men's stories from their 20's to their 50's. Quote: While we sleep here, we are awake elsewhere and ... in this way every man is two men." Jorge Luis Borges. Listen to future episodes in a guidebook titled "Understanding Men's Passages" by Gail Sheehy. Subtitle: Discovering the New Map of Men's Lives. The softcover edition was published in 1998 by Ballantine Books.

Late Fees by December 3d - Don't Bring Me Down 24.10.2021

According to government officials, social security payments could be delayed by two weeks on December 3, 2021. Late credit card payments could result in high bank fees when delayed by even one day. Plan now in this event with increased savings, longer hours at work or borrowing from family members if possible. This is the part of the plan for listeners and me over the next 30 days. Take action. Do...

Should we Publish Videos on Spotify? 23.10.2021

Are you a YouTuber? Do you publish videos on Facebook, connect with friends and join groups? Please check the poll to respond. Thank you for listening.

Spotify Wants to See Your Face 23.10.2021

Spotify is looking to expand their market with videos of your podcasts. Have you been contacted by them? To be continued. Thank you for listening.

The Ocean Liner of our Dreams 23.10.2021

This episode is about love and romance in email messages, swooning and sailing away on the ocean liner of our dreams. Thank you for listening.

Heartfelt Love Shared in Writing 22.10.2021

Ladies! Ask the man in your life to write a a one-page love letter to you in big letters (two paras, no coaching). If you are separated by long distance, ask him to take a photo of the letter and attach it to an email to you. Print it out. Spend time reading it. Like an arrow, the words will go straight to your heart. Believe it.

Love Letters, Lyrics and Willie Nelson 22.10.2021

"Always on My Mind" was made famous by Elvis Presley in 1973 and Willie Hugh Nelson in 1982. Nelson is an American musician, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie, combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust, made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. Willie Nelson was born in 1933, is about 88 years ol...

When all else fails, Sangria-Me Now! 21.10.2021

Here are a few viewer comments on Lisa Bryan's YouTube channel about making Sangria at home. 👏 E ric H. Your pitcher is a show-stopper. It looks amazing with the sangria.  I’m getting those. Thanks for the link!!  Instead of maple syrup, I use triple-sec (which adds extra alcohol 😉).  Keep on smiling and stay healthy. Lucie: I love making a alcohol free sangria, just substituting...

The Importance of a Healthy Brain 21.10.2021

Dr. Stephen Ilardi is a professor of clinical psychology and the author of The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression Without Drugs. He earned his Ph. D. in clinical psychology from Duke University in 1995, and has since served on the faculties of the University of Colorado and (presently) the University of Kansas. The author of over 40 professional articles on mental illness, Dr....

About Stress and Depression 21.10.2021

Dr. Stephen Ilardi is a professor of clinical psychology and the author of The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression Without Drugs. He earned his Ph. D. in clinical psychology from Duke University in 1995, and has since served on the faculties of the University of Colorado and (presently) the University of Kansas. The author of over 40 professional articles on mental illness, Dr....

When Personal Relationships Fail 20.10.2021

When a family member dies or a relationship ends, it may feel like the worst day of your life. It's time to let go and let God. Thank you for listening.

When Music Makes You Swoon 20.10.2021

The remix of the Nature theme by Alex Lasarenko makes me swoon. How do you feel? The question for self-taught drummers at home, in the garage or the football field, what music were they listening to with earphones on their head? Are drums just about keeping time or is there much more going on? This episode is about the passing of Alex Lasarenko by Fritz Doddy.  As music professionals, the who...

Riveting Soundtrack for Wednesday Night's Music Club 20.10.2021

Aren't you happy you tuned in? Today, I also created a Spotify poll for listeners and musicians. Would love to know more about you. Thank you for listening to Alex Lasarenko's remix of the Nature theme for PBS heard in this episode.

Real Musicians in Today's World 20.10.2021

The next episode will feature a remix of the theme song by Alex Lasarenko for the PBS Nature series. It is available to download for personal use only, i.e. not for commercial use. Thank you for listening. Drums, wood flutes, violins and French horns. The music says it all. The backyard is all about outdoor living, nature, and wild life. Financial support for PBS can be as little as $5.00  pe...

Distinctly African Rhythm Remix 20.10.2021

Drums, wood flutes, violins and French horns. Percussive and powerful, and featuring the talents of several members of the New York Philharmonic, these new remixes created by the original composer Alex Lasarenko (of New York-based music company Tonal [Web site]), takes his powerful score to a whole new level while maintaining the grandeur of the original.  **The theme song for Nature is a cop...

Stay in Your Car! 14.10.2021

Those words appeared in big letters in front of the hospital for pets. So, I stayed in my car. The flea meds were delivered to me by Annette from inside the building after processing my payment over the phone. Thanks for listening.

Wednesday Night Music Club for Guitar 14.10.2021

In this YouTube tutorial Jake Kim demonstrates fingering on a six-string guitar for Blessed Assurance. Connect with him on YouTube at his channel: Jake Kim Worship. Thank you for listening.

Taking a Chance on Love with Jane Monheit 12.10.2021

To be (in love) or not to be, that is the question. So, which is it? These are my thoughts about falling in love with people at a distance before actually meeting face to face which could be a real deal breaker. Take a chance on love has been popularized by Judy Garland, Johnny Mercer, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Anita O'Day, jazz legend, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey in 1978 and Ethel Waters i...

Renting vs. Home Ownership 11.10.2021

Consider investing in a fixer-upper but expect higher maintenance costs over the life of the home. Thanks for listening.

Every Street Cleveland with Phil Kidd 11.10.2021

Phil Kidd moved to Cleveland two years ago to work as a city planner. In the midst of the pandemic, he decided to start an ambitious project to better understand his adopted city. Kidd has started a project to run all 3,000 street miles in Cleveland, and he researches, and writes about each run on his blog, "Every Street Cleveland." Special Correspondent Karla Murthy reports from Cleveland. Watch...

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