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  • House Concerts: a win-win for everyone and a good time for all!

    House Concert Experience

    (adapted from MarkMaxwell.org)

    In these economic times, we all need a little pick-me-up don’t we? Well, here’s an awesome idea: let’s create a House Concert Experience! They’re easy to organize, dirt cheap to produce, and most importantly – incredibly and intensely fun. In fact, you are pretty much guaranteed a packed house and an amazing experience. When you invite friends to a party, 30 or even more will come, right? So it is with a House Concert… (more…)

  • What listeners say about the music of Catherine Scholz…

    What listeners have said about the music of Catherine Scholz…

    “It is rare an artist comes along… where their music, their lyrics, dive deep through to your soul. Catherine Scholz is one of those artists…” – Linda Savitz

    {Her}…music evokes so much emotion and beauty…” – Elisa Parker, KVMR DJ

    “Cool, but not detached; passionate, but not preachy; intelligent, but not smarter-than-thou stylish alt-folk… informed alternately by Shawn Colvin’s eye for detail, Joni Mitchell’s ear for melody and a rootsy, homespun feel. The purity of her lullaby voice is framed by tasteful, understated playing and the overall effect is like a warm bed on a summer Sunday…” – Paul in the UK

    “Warm, beautiful, straight to the heart…” -Barbara Tanksley

    “There is something about Catherine’s music that seems to break down barriers… Her voice has a rich, real presence and friendliness… it’s also that her songs are as forthright and guileless as they are absorbing and alluring. This music may surprise you in how it opens you up. Listen… and see if you connect with this artist. You don’t have to try very hard. You don’t have to try at all.” – Bob Villwock

    “Full body deep meaningful, yet soft and gentle, while being soothing and easy to listen to… pleasure and bliss…” – Sunwolf

    “Reminiscent of the great folk singers that I grew up with, Catherine’s new CD is filled with heartfelt, emotionally provocative lyrics… With every listen, the songs keep taking me deeper toward a joyous, peaceful state of being…” – Tom Gill

    “…Catherine’s songs communicate deep emotion characteristic of a woman searching for the maturing parts of herself. Love, loss, and meaning are presented in a pastiche that is true and irresistible. Her music speaks to all of mankind with gentleness and truth.” – MaryAnn Ferolo

    Visit catherinesmusic.com to listen, for photos, video, interviews and more.

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  • New blog: SunSound Studios Spotlight featuring independent artists of Nevada County, CA

    SunSound has a new blog that features Mp3 samples of artists who have recorded, mixed and/or mastered their projects with SunSound:
    SunSound Studios Spotlight

    About SunSound Studios: SunSound Studios is a modern digital sound studio for music production, broadcast radio production, web radio & podcasting, multi-media & spoken word.

    Our vision is to provide the highest quality digital audio production with a diversity of support services in a positive & welcoming environment for our community and beyond…

    In-house services include:

    Pre-Production
    Multi-Track Recording
    Mixing
    Mastering

    Blog Design
    Graphic Design
    Podcasting

    Production Packages for Demo’s, EP’s and full album projects

    Classes in Audio Editing

    Contact: 530-477-7289 for more information or email info @ sunsoundstudios.com.

  • My first podcast: “Whirlwind Girl” by Catherine Scholz with Michael Logue

    This is my first Podcast – a sample of the title track of my 2008 release, “Whirlwind Girl (available on iTunes).” I recorded this album at SunSound Studios in Grass Valley, CA with guitarist/engineer, Michael Logue. For reviews, videos, photos, interviews and more, please visit my website. And if you like what you hear, you can sample the rest of my tracks here: “Listen to Whirlwind Girl.”

    Make music, not war…

    – Catherine Scholz (artist website)

  • a song-prayer for our President’s safety from Threshold Choir founder, Kate Munger

    Lyrics: “May the depth and strength of our dreams lift you up and keep you safe.  May the depth and strength of our hope keep you whole.” – Kate Munger, Founder of Threshold Choirs

    The all-women Threshold Choirs honor the ancient tradition of singing at the bedsides of people who are struggling: some with living, some with dying. The voice, as the original human instrument, is a true and gracious vehicle for compassion and comfort. The choirs provide opportunities for women to share the sacred gifts of their voices at life’s thresholds.

    When we are invited to a bedside, we visit in small groups. We invite families and caregivers to join us in song or to participate by listening. We choose songs to respond to musical taste, spiritual direction, and physical capacity. The songs may include rounds, chants, lullabies, hymns, spirituals, and choral music.

    The service is our gift; there is no charge. We gratefully accept donations for our ongoing expenses.

    For more information about Threshold Choir, visit www.thresholdchoir.org.

    If you are a female Nevada County resident interested in joining our local Threshold Choir, contact Beth Karow at 530-432-3090.

  • Catherine’s Piano Classes for Children

    Music Literacy Through Piano Classes
    taught by Catherine Scholz

    Catherine created her Music Literacy Through Piano Classes from over 11 years of training and experience as a credentialed K-12 music educator and board-certified music therapist.

    Her compassionate teaching style and individualized instruction give students a solid musical foundation on which to build a lifetime love of music.

    Catherine’s students enjoy learning how to play, sing, read and write music through a variety of modes:

    • 1:1 Piano, vocal and rhythmic instruction
    • Music theory workbook
    • Interactive ear-training program that facilitates note-name and pitch recognition
    • Independent practice with headphones

    Students are given the opportunity to perform in a yearly spring recital.  After graduating from Catherine’s program, students may go on to study piano, composition or any musical instrument with a deep understanding of how music works.  Contact Catherine for more information: 530-906-6529 and/or visit http://musicliteracythroughpianoclasses.com.

  • 2009 Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival

    Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival

    I will be playing at OddFellows Hall on Friday night before the movies start. See you there! – Catherine