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Month: September 2021

Fanny Packs (and I Hate to Meditate)

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021
Queen Mab
pandeiro videos, Vlogs

I’m so embarrassed; I recorded a video of myself wearing a fanny pack. Here I “unpack” all of my intense feelings around the lack of pockets in women’s clothing and crappy North American attitudes towards this very useful accessory.

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Organic Chemistry Pandeiro

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021
Queen Mab
pandeiro videos, Vlogs

I have a tough relationship with science for a variety of reasons. This summer, I decided to take an Intro to Organic Chemistry class. Here’s how I use my percussion skills in conjunction with what I learned.

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Goodbye to my Youth (Adios Juventud)

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021
Queen Mab
non-pandeiro videos, Vlogs

It’s my freakin’ birthday. Here’s a VERY ROUGH recording of my English translation of “Adios Juventud” and an apology for not having created the fully-produced music video I dreamed of having ready by today. Now go listen to Jaime Roos!

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First Post-Pandemic Public Pandeiro Performance

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021
Queen Mab
pandeiro videos, Vlogs

Here’s my first post-pandemic pandeiro performance. And it is not perfect, but it was fun as hell. Enjoy!

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Internalized Misogyny

September 5, 2021September 5, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

I grapple with the reality of my own internalized misogyny as it relates to Ted Lasso and the podcasts I enjoy.

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On Visibility

September 4, 2021September 4, 2021
Queen Mab
non-pandeiro videos, Vlogs

I struggle hard with visibility online, and I’ve only recently discovered that it isn’t just me. I give a brief description of my various neuroses in this area and ask for YOUR tips on how you handle visibility!

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Playing-Related Injuries

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021
Queen Mab
non-pandeiro videos, Vlogs

Musicians get them. We don’t talk about them, because we’re ashamed. I have a playing-related injury. I’m afraid to talk about it, but I’m going to do it, because that’s the only way to end the stigma.

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Time Management for Musicians?

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

I’ll be honest – I struggle with how to fit practicing into my day. Does “Eating the Frog” work for musicians? Here are the time management decisions I’m making. What kinds of strategies work for you?

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Advice for Future Hollywood Fringers

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

Here are my tips for any future Hollywood Fringe performers (and for the festival organizers, as well).

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