vivianpianoOct 6, 20212 minInstagramI've been reading the disturbing news about how engaging on Instagram can cause extreme anxiety for teens and especially, young women on...
vivianpianoMay 30, 20202 min#BLMAs a kid of immigrant parents in the midwest, we - as a family - always tried so hard to fit in and just blend in. When you think about...
Vivian Chang FreiheitNov 22, 20194 minFinding your way in MusicTravelers, there is no path, paths are made by walking. Antonio Machado My immigrant Taiwanese parents sought to give their three...
Vivian Chang FreiheitOct 4, 20173 minOut of the WoodsThis season, I find myself running around at the Cross Country meets, trying to catch sight of my boys at different arrival points along...
Vivian Chang FreiheitAug 29, 20172 minRunning in Rain"Did the coach say anything about cancelling practice over rain?" I asked Son #1 at his bedroom door, early this morning. "No," I heard...
Vivian Chang FreiheitAug 25, 20172 minnever too late?Just glanced at the clock and am astonished. My son has been at the piano for over 3 hours. In these lazy afternoons before school...
Vivian Chang FreiheitAug 25, 20172 minBack to School NightLast night, I had the opportunity to be among parents without their children. We were primarily parents of new students at a special...
Vivian Chang FreiheitJan 29, 20171 minSummer Performing Arts with JuilliardNew to Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard is the Discovery Program, where young artists can major in 2 areas of study between Music,...
Vivian Chang FreiheitDec 24, 20165 minOnce Upon a SnowflakeFor over 7 years, I was the author of an anonymous and private blog titled "Once Upon a Snowflake." I came to write at this space daily,...
Vivian Chang FreiheitDec 22, 20162 minGoing out with the grownups!Dear Students and Friends, I am so excited to be venturing out with you to hear some great music in the coming months! Please let me know...
Vivian Chang FreiheitDec 20, 20164 minMeeting kids where they areWhen my son was in elementary school, I enrolled him in an afterschool religion class. Like many kids, he didn't exactly want to be there...
Vivian Chang FreiheitDec 19, 20161 minMusic Lessons: not just for kidsIn June, I invited a few students with me to hear the fabulous Sergey Schepkin at Steinway Hall. It was such a treat to meet up with an...