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Professor Sarah P. Outrage invites YOU to Yes, No, Maybe So on 10/19!

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

I hate promoting my show, so I’ve asked one of my main characters to do it for me. Meet Professor Sarah P. Outrage, my Inner Social Justice Warrior, who has some important reasons why you should attend – in person or streaming – on October 19 at 7:30pm PT.

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Rant: “Do or Do Not” vs. “The Trying Heals”

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

There’s a quote I keep seeing everywhere that I really dislike. HINT: It’s from a Star Wars movie. I propose an alternate quote from a different fictitious source that more accurately summarizes my own viewpoint. What’s YOUR opinion on this odious Yoda quote?

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Born to “Stim”

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

What’s a “stim?” It’s how neurodivergent people cope with the overwhelm we experience from living in a neurotypical world. Here’s what it looks like for me. If you’re neurodivergent, what’s YOUR preferred stim?

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Confessions of a Failed Orchestral Musician

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

I’m a classically trained percussionist – so why didn’t I try harder for an orchestral career? Here’s my answer to that question. What have YOU failed at…or at least, decided was not for you?

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Whoa…I’m Halfway There! Celebrating 50 Days of Vlogging

October 9, 2021October 9, 2021
Queen Mab
non-pandeiro videos, Vlogs

Yes, I did make a Living on a Prayer parody. Don’t worry – it’s short. Thanks to everyone who’s been tuning in, and if there’s anything you’d especially like to hear me play, please send me your requests!

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New Song – Dick is Abundant and Low Value

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021
Queen Mab
pandeiro videos, songwriting, Vlogs

I wrote this song a few years ago based on an article by Alana Massey and another one by Reina Gattuso. Don’t listen to it if you don’t want to hear me say “dick” a whole bunch of times! If you’re a woman who likes men, what’s your experience with the abundance of dick?

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“I Love Rocky Road” – A Weird Al cover for Max!

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021
Queen Mab
pandeiro videos, Vlogs

My cousin Max has been an avid viewer ever since I started this vlog. He requested a Weird Al cover, so here is “I Love Rocky Road.” Thank you, Max, for your amazing support! Anybody else have any requests? If so, send them my way!

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What I’m Practicing While Injured

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

How am I practicing with two injured elbows? HINT – I have other limbs I can work with. Come hang out with me in the studio while I share my practice routine. What are YOU practicing these days?

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Playing-Related Injury Strikes Again!

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

I was feeling so happy after my band rehearsal last Saturday. Then I woke up in the wee hours of Sunday morning with intense elbow pain. Yoga helped in this case, but sometimes it doesn’t. If you’re a musician struggling with a playing-related injury, you are not alone! What kinds of solutions have been helpful for YOU?

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Disorganized Drummer WIN…and next challenge

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

I did it! I finally brought my drums in from the car! But as I celebrated, I noticed that I’ve got another maintenance project ahead of me…and this one is a real doozy. How do YOU tackle big, scary projects that require a lot of patience, organization, and planning?

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