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Priceless
The following is not a complaint; I love nearly every minute of what I do. I would teach for free if I didn’t have bills to pay, and be...
Amy Lee Bell
Jul 13, 20212 min read
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The Whirlwind, 2020
I think 2020 has been a whirlwind for all of us! I haven't updated you all for awhile (aside from my creative writing post), so I want to...
Amy Lee Bell
Nov 12, 20203 min read
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A Prompt Disguised
I'm thinking about teaching a class centered on my book A Prompt Disguised (available on Amazon). It would be another creative-writing...
Amy Lee Bell
Nov 12, 20201 min read
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Vacation Bible School, but more often!
I'm happy to announce that we'll be adding a new series of classes here at Crescenza. I just got off the phone with one of our studio...
Amy Lee Bell
Jan 16, 20202 min read
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FAIL is not a 4-letter word
Okay, well, it is. But it's not a dirty, 4-letter word. This year, I'm embracing the concept of failure in my business. I've realized...
Amy Lee Bell
Jan 9, 20202 min read
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A Glimpse into January
Here's what's coming up in January: Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting today: online essay class orientation. There's still time to sign...
Amy Lee Bell
Jan 8, 20203 min read
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Developing a Practice Habit
When students struggle with finding time to practice, I always suggest that parents choose a cue, such as, "You just finished your snack...
Amy Lee Bell
Dec 23, 20192 min read
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Inner Arguments #1: It's Hard.
I am constantly creating original classroom materials for my writing courses and music classes. So when I discovered Teachers Pay...
Amy Lee Bell
Dec 18, 20192 min read
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Seminar: High School and Beyond
I'm very pleased to announce that Kim Quon, regional director of FHE, will be coming to Crescenza Studio in January!
Amy Lee Bell
Dec 17, 20191 min read
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Creativity and Limitations
I have found that limitations are VERY important to the creative process. Back when I was teaching elementary homeschool choir for Kay's...
Amy Lee Bell
Dec 16, 20192 min read
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Productivity Prep: a Form of Procrastination?
We spend a lot of time thinking about being productive. We have lists and notebooks and apps where we keep our goals and ideas. We follow...
Amy Lee Bell
Dec 15, 20191 min read
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We've got a lot planned...
2020 should be our most exciting year to date! In addition to our regularly-scheduled writing classes and music workshops, we're working...
Amy Lee Bell
Dec 14, 20191 min read
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