http://melinakastle.com/news.html Melina Kastle: News Jannis' PHPRss class - http://www.jannis.to/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:11:19 -0800 http://melinakastle.com/news.html#33
I interview you via email and phone and find out important details to include in your song.

I write and professionally record the song - no cheesiness here! - it will sound fantastic!

I will deliver the CD to you by the 14th of February and you will have a gift that will melt your sweetie's heart.

Let me know if you'd like a spot on this most special of opportunities! I have only a limited amount of spots available so act now.]]> http://melinakastle.com/news.html#33 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Smile & Breathe - Melina Kastle - News http://melinakastle.com/news.html#32 http://melinakastle.com/news.html#32 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Smile & Breathe - Melina Kastle - News http://melinakastle.com/news.html#31
One day this week, I woke up to hear birds singing and see the sun - gasp!- shining. I jumped out of bed, grabbed my heavy coat and took a lovely walk. Now, I'm a firm believer in having times of quiet. But this morning, I also had my "Accidental Creative" podcast playing through my earbuds.

I'm so glad I did!

The conversation was about getting things done and done well, done with "elegance". (How sweet is that word!) It kicked the rest of my day into productivity heaven. One thing I came up with is my need for systems in managing my time. So I came up with a few. I'm really hoping it will help me get more done more elegantly. :)

Check out the Accidental Creative site here http://www.accidentalcreative.com/

Have a listen and be inspired like I was!

Happy Day!

Melina]]> http://melinakastle.com/news.html#31 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Smile & Breathe - Melina Kastle - News http://melinakastle.com/news.html#30
Also...thanks to all my new students in Olympia! I'm having such a great time with y'all! Looking forward to meeting you new ones and getting going on making some great music!

If you have thought about taking lessons...now may be your time! Shoot me an email over at the contact page and we can see what we can do!! Hurry though...my time slots are filling fast. (Sweet!)

Happy day!]]> http://melinakastle.com/news.html#30 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Smile & Breathe - Melina Kastle - News http://melinakastle.com/news.html#29 http://www.jazzweekly.com/reviews/Kastle_Melina.htm]]> http://melinakastle.com/news.html#29 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Smile & Breathe - Melina Kastle - News http://melinakastle.com/news.html#28
Thanks so much for your generous hearts and for cheering on Ericka and I's music. If you missed the night you can hear some of Ericka's music at www.MySpace.com/ErickaCorban. She's a good friend and a wonderful person and you'll love her music!

Thanks again all!]]> http://melinakastle.com/news.html#28 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Smile & Breathe - Melina Kastle - News http://melinakastle.com/news.html#27
I'm always looking for new ways to stretch and grow and sometimes that means little things (making a new quilt) and sometimes it means exciting bigger changes like this. I love Aberdeen and still will be teaching and living here but Olympia has long been a place of fun and excitement for me! Make all the jokes you want about a small town girl but Oly has something special about it!

So, if you're in Thurston county and you're interested in taking lessons, please email me. I'll have more details soon about when and where.]]> http://melinakastle.com/news.html#27 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Smile & Breathe - Melina Kastle - News http://melinakastle.com/news.html#25 So, this Bulb Farm is special to me because I have been celebrating the approach of Spring there for years and years!
I bought armloads of pussy-willows, daffodils (Ice Follies are probably my favorite) and huckleberry foliage. As I type, I have a vase of these lovelies on my desk (which doubles as my dining room table...isn't that breaking some rule somewhere?) and I keep looking at them as I'm working.
I just love Spring! And it's on its way!]]> http://melinakastle.com/news.html#25 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Smile & Breathe - Melina Kastle - News http://melinakastle.com/news.html#26 www.SorrentoHotelSeattle.com) in downtown Seattle.

First, I must say that Seattle is one of my favorite cities. It's enclaves of artists, foodies, coffee snobs, musicians and hikers set it apart. I especially love Ballard for its Cafe Besalu and Bastille (two lovely restaurants) and the park surrounding the Locks. I also have a deep seated love for Fremont though it's becoming more and more urban and less grainy and so I enjoy it less and less. So it goes. But Ballard - Ballard is still authentic and fun! I love it!

But wait, I was going to tell you about French Fries. At the Sorrento Hotel, they have a very nice menu for the Fireside Room (where I play on this sweet ol' baby grand) with lots of fun or serious drinks depending on your style and some very delicious foods. Last time I was there, I was craving something hot and greasy and fortunately for me - the menu offered French Fries with Aioli. Ahhh. Yum!

My taste buds were not disappointed. Each potato stick was so delicious and perfectly deep fried!

You too, my friend, may enjoy the French Fries and Aioli at the Sorrento AND you can do it while supporting me! I'll be there on March 4th, 7-9:30 p.m. and we'll have a really great time! I WILL be accepting orders of French Fries sent to the piano as I sing. ;)]]> http://melinakastle.com/news.html#26 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Smile & Breathe - Melina Kastle - News http://melinakastle.com/news.html#23
Truthfully, while it's been a year of growing and learning, it's also been a heartbreaking one for me. Things are definitely looking up, but for a while there, I was sadder than heck. Guess it's all part of growing up.

I'm excited to get into this new year of ours. I've been mapping out my plans and dreams for 2010 and while exhausting it's also motivating. I found a really helpful link to planning out your year - check it out here. Maybe it will inspire you like it did me. http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/how-to-conduct-your-own-annual-review/

Happy dreaming and planning!]]> http://melinakastle.com/news.html#23 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Smile & Breathe - Melina Kastle - News