David Lane is an award-winning composer and arranger for film, concert, and musical theatre. He is the host of two podcasts: LIFE IN THE PIT (which is devoted to telling the stories of instrumentalists who play for musical theatre) and THE MUSICIAN TOOLKIT (which challenges musicians of all levels to develop a wide range of skills to become the most well-rounded musician they can be). He is coming up on 25 years as a private teacher for piano, composition, and music theory, and has recently begun adding video tutorials to YouTube. He has also served as music director or keyboardist for over 60 musical theatre productions. He lives in High Point, NC with his wonderful wife Jennifer and their 5 cats Oliver, Lucas, Samson, Nelson, and Simone.

You can learn more at www.davidlanemusic.com

Top 5 Songs of Encouragement
1) The Garden by Rush
https://youtu.be/uZodbmC6Mxc?si=h6c7IT8_NtY1UH8o
2) You and I Will Meet Again by Tom Petty
https://youtu.be/8MVZ1en8evE?si=PGza_KJHdcXgX8oG
3) Onward by Yes
https://youtu.be/hbowD1NZ-zc?si=HTe_U_mFCv_2e3g9
4) It Can't Rain All The Time by Jane Siberry
https://youtu.be/Rtqyw9IS0aw?si=zRxVBb7zD899sbOm
5) Eclogue for PIano and Strings, Op. 10 composed by Gerald Finzi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGO9LpZTpRU

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ANDREA GRODY is an Olivier and Drama Desk Award-nominated music director, arranger, and composer with a focus on developing new work. She is the Music Director & Music Supervisor of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical SUFFS. Andrea was also the Music Director and Additional Arranger for THE BAND'S VISIT (Best Musical Tony Award, 2018) and the Music Director and Vocal & Incidental Arranger for TOOTSIE (Best Musical Tony nom, 2019). Other recent projects include the world premieres of Public Works’ AS YOU LIKE IT (Public Theater), CAKE OFF (Signature Theatre/Bucks County), THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE (Public Theater/Dallas Theater Center), UNKNOWN SOLDIER (Williamstown), and LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (Shakespeare in the Park); and the regional premieres of THE GREAT IMMENSITY and VENICE (Public Theater). Other favorites include ASSASSINS (Yale Rep) and ROBIN HOOD as Composer/Music Director (Williamstown). Writing credits include the full-length musical STRANGE FACES and several songs for The Civilians' Let Me Ascertain You series. Andrea is Resident Music Director and Senior Voice Teaching Associate at New York Vocal Coaching, and she is the creator of WordWaves (www.singwordwaves.com). She is also training to be an Alexander Technique teacher. Andrea holds a B.A. Princeton University, and M.A. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

www.andreagrody.com
www.signwordwaves.com

SUFFS the Musical
https://suffsmusical.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjww5u2BhDeARIsALBuLnPIJck7Ws6LcHRoPW5bukPlF7P3Gd4YzYaoNHJNzeeuSoCkCC9TuSkaAmvDEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Top 5 Songs of Encouragement
1) Elevation by U2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19KstSgU-c0
2) Underdog by Alicia Keys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izyZLKIWGiA
3) If the Stars Were Mine by Melody Gardot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLFKKY5RHxc
4) In the Heights from In the Heights by Lin Manuel Miranda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0BVfBwVqFo&list=PLn0Zn1caShZWlW5JwG0ULhWjEa2hFN6m6
5) Don't Lose Sight by Lawrence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C01nBm6vV5c

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Artist Gurm was born in India, grew up in China and currently resides in Thailand. Having grown up and been schooled in an international environment, immersed throughout in a multi-cultural atmosphere, she has always been fascinated with the unique cultural elements and stories from all over the world. After following art as a passion since her middle school days, she honed her skills by doing a Masters in Visual Arts (Studio Art) in Hong Kong. She works in the medium of drawing, painting and mixed media, and also enjoys writing and vlogging. She has had several solo exhibitions in China and has gained recognition of her art globally. Gurm’s artistic inspiration comes from everyday life. She is interested in creating works that represent the familiar world around us. By looking beyond the obvious, Gurm reconstructs the everyday environment around us into something artistically unique, which allows the audience to discover beauty in unusual places.
For Gurm, art is not only a way to express herself, but also a therapeutic path of self-discovery. She likes to think that she has not found art, but rather art has found her. She perceives art as a medium to radiate bliss and peace of mind, and to bring life to the present moment. Gurm wants people to look at her artworks and experience the same feeling she has while creating them – freedom, satisfaction, and a journey of self-reflection.

See and Learn about Gurm's art at https://gurmsart.com

Top 5 Songs of Encouragement
1) "Imagine" by John Lennon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugrAo8wEPiI
2) "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtC1W-6hwIU
3) "Firework" by Katy Perry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJuMBdaqIw
4) "This is Me" from the Greatest Showman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjxugyZCfuw
5) "Best Day of My Life" by American Authors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y66j_BUCBMY

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