Mary Raunikar PageJan 31, 20217 minWhat Not to Say to Your Aspiring Music StudentsOkay, I admit this is literally my first year teaching private instrumental lessons. What place do I have in giving teaching suggestions...
Mary Raunikar PageDec 9, 20203 minPlaytime: Why It's Good for YouPlay is for children, right? What if I told you that you needed a bit of playtime? Chances are you may find that patronizing. We...
Mary Raunikar PageJun 3, 20196 minRelaxed Strength: Why Yoga Has Been My Best Harp TeacherIf you've seen my angsty first blog on my experience with micro-managerial perfectionism with past music instructors, you'll know how...
Mary Raunikar PageMar 17, 20193 minMy Vision for a Corporate Wellness ProgramAs mental health awareness makes its way into Western culture, I find it a prime time to develop somewhat of a trickle down system in...
Mary Raunikar PageMar 3, 20194 minThe Marriage of Performance and TherapyI am a harpist. I am music therapist. I like to share that I am never more one than the other. Although with the impossible work ethic...