Celebrating 1 Year of Business!

Posted on by krkratz

This week I am celebrating one full year of owning and operating On A Good Note! This year has flown by! It has been a crazy, but successful ride! Here’s how On A Good Note came to be… If I’m going to be completely honest, I had no intention of starting a business this early in my career. I knew it was something I wanted to do eventually, but I didn’t think I had the resources or ability to do so. When I moved to Lincoln, there was only one music therapy position available in the area and it was only 4-hours a week. I quickly snatched up that position, but 4-hours a week doesn’t pay the bills. I soon contacted the only other music therapist in the area to see if she had any ideas about other facilities that might be looking for a music therapist… it turns out, she was looking to hire a contractor! For tax, liability, and banking purposes, the thing that made most sense was starting my own business. I had NO IDEA where to Read More

My Favorite Things Monday – My piano

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Today, my allergies are really acting up! I feel gross, have almost no voice, and just wanted to stay in bed this morning.  One thing helped changed my negative outlook on the day into a positive one… my piano. I may not be a concert pianist or a beautiful solo performer, but I love to play and I enjoy teaching an instrument that people can play their whole lives. If I’m having a bad day, am in a foul mood, or just need a minute to unwind, there is nothing like sitting down at my piano and playing a tune. Somehow, just taking a minute to indulge in music making for myself turns my whole mood around. I am so thankful to have the gift of music in my life and to have the opportunity to share it with others.   I feel blessed to be able to say, “I love what I do.” My piano was a gift from a few of my family members.  It was my Aunt’s piano, before she passed.  Her husband and children wanted it Read More