The Consulting Arts
The Consulting Arts spawns environments that are catalysts for creativity, focusing on piano, voice, creativity coaching, art and writing. Karen Smith-Will teaches students of all ages and with various learning styles, disabilities, and health concerns. Typically her students' ages range from 5-100, and accommodations can be made for exceptional students.
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Why music?
- Great for an aging brain - a longitudinal study with >1000 participants
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I've created several stained glass windows since the 80s, but I've always wanted to create an original subject for a window: My choice was Regalecus glese, or the oarfish.
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Peered through altered views
Snowflakes grow, multi-colored
Hues dazzling, diffused
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Karen Smith-Will
©️2023, haiku & artwork
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When I started playing the autoharp this morning, I never expected to get the cats' attention. But our older, male cat, Archie was fascinated.
I've always thought it would be cool if our cats pranced on the piano like Domenico Scarlatti's Pulcinella did, inspiring his cat fugues. Or took walks with us, like Louis Wain's Peter.
Thank you to Katie for the autoharp, and to all of the other friends who have donated instruments to The Consulting Arts and our students.
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No doubt any student who has ever studied modern art has had some exposure to the larger-than-life sculptures of Claes Oldenburg. His death on July 18, 2022 brought to my attention how narrow my awareness of his art had been.
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Bio
Fi's ❤️ for composition really took off when she won her 1st award in 2018. In the 2019 recital, she's sang her original song, "Robocalls." She has continued to garner awards each year since then. She plays all of her own vocals (including harmonies) + instrumentation: piano, guitar, uke, & a few percussion instruments.
Albums, EPs & Singles
Awards
2021, 1st at Hanover High, 1st in Hanover County, Award of Excellence in Richmond District (regionals)
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