Hoeft Music School and Studio

My brother's first BIG feature film is coming out in theaters!!

Mark your calendars now for January 2024.

He wrote the screenplay and directed it!! So proud of him. Living the dream!

NIGHT SWIM:🏊
EVERYTHING YOU FEAR IS UNDER THE SURFACE

Night Swim | Official Trailer Night SwimComing Soon to TheatersNo running. No diving. No lifeguard on duty. No swimming after dark. Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, the producers of M3GAN, h...

So enjoyed being interviewed by the cheery, thoughtful & kind .leigh.caldwell
on Creative Impact Podcast. Thanks again for the opportunity & honor. It was such a pleasure. ☀️💗

The episode is officially live!! 🎉🎉🎉 You can find the episode on all the podcast apps or on her website at this link: https://creativeimpactpodcast.com/episode-104/

Also, here is a link that takes you to a list where one can choose their podcast app: https://socialtap.us/rrtn0o7ng

In our vivacious conversation, we dive into topics such as using our creativity for God’s glory, living in freedom, finding inspiration as an artist, and identity. I also loved sharing about the various meanings of the word “praise” in the Bible and how that knowledge helps us gain a deeper understanding of praise.

My "Music as Inspiration" Faculty Development Presentation.

FIDM- PD

Saturday Morning done right. 🌞 @ Martinez Waterfront Park

Wow! This poem hit me where it hurts (as I was told by parental figures not to 'dance in public'.) I could easily write a poem called "I Cannot Dance," and have written them on similar themes. But unlike Harleston, in this beautifully moving piece, I refuse to never sing again. I choose to fight for my expressions each new morning. I choose to accept what God says about me--that my voice & dance are good and pleasing to Him and encouraging/uplifting/healing/beneficial for others too.

To stop your singing or dancing or painting or other God-gifts, is to steal from the world, others, God and yourself what is a magnificent and Heavenly facility that only YOU can bring to this earth. So keep dancing, keep singing, keep moving. If you stop, that's when you cease to fully & truly live.
Everything that has breathe, praise the LORD.

I Cannot Sing
Edward Nathaniel Harleston

I cannot sing, because when a child,
My mother often hushed me.
The others she allowed to sing,
No matter what their melody.

And since I’ve grown to manhood
All music I applaud,
But have no voice for singing,
So I write my songs to God.

I have ears and know the measures,
And I’ll write a song for you,
But the world must do the singing
Of my sonnets old and new.

Now tell me, world of music,
Why I cannot sing one song?
Is it because my mother hushed me
And laughed when I was wrong?

Although I can write music,
And tell when harmony’s right,
I will never sing better than when
My song was hushed one night.

Fond mothers, always be careful;
Let the songs be poorly sung.
To hush the child is cruel;
Let it sing while it is young.

South Florida Friends,

I am now offering--Summer Art/Music/Dance Lessons!

In attempt to make some extra money for our move this summer, I am offering lessons in Viola, Violin, Piano, Singing, Acting, Modeling, Art, & Dance (swing, tango, cha-cha, waltz, polka, interpretive, praise, ballet).

I invite you to personal message me and bring the magic of an exciting new art form into your summer plans!

Franz Hoffman Concert 16 inch Viola for Sale. $350

In excellent condition. Comes with bow, case, rosin and high-quality Kun shoulder rest.

Will deliver to YOU :)

Viola for sale 🎶🎻

Franz Hoffman Concert Viola *Nice 16 inch viola for the beginner or intermediate player. *Bought new 1 year ago. *Comes with high-quality Kun shoulder rest, case, bow & rosin.

End Animal Cruelty. Shop Cruelty-Free.

So helpful! Attached is a guide to affordable makeup brands that do not test on animals! How awesome! No reason to buy from/support companies that hurt animals unnecessarily anymore. Vote with your dollar to end animal suffering. Hooray!

Cruelty-Free Drugstore Brands (Target, Walgreens, & More) This list consists of cruelty-free drugstore brands that are commonly found in drugstores, both for makeup and skincare.

"Your fear will always be triggered by your creativity, because creativity asks you to enter into realms of uncertain outcome and fear hates uncertainty." 'tletfearsuppressYOURvoiceorcreativity
Elizabeth Gilbert

"Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. Sing in the shower. Dance to the radio. Tell stories. Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. Do it as well as you possibly can. You will get an enormous reward. You will have created something."
― Kurt Vonnegut