Corey Strange is a drummer and visual artist. In this interview he talks about the beginning of his art, working with his wife and getting through the pandemic. If you are interested in seeing his art or his teaching, you can contact him at corey.strange@gmail.com and his print stores are: Cmstrange.com
Instagram is @cmstrange
Facebook.com/cmstrange
I will also be putting up links on my blog petitationsplus.com.
The music for this podcast was composed and performed by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass.

Hometown for the Holidays, a virtual night of music on December 12th at 7pm pst  benefits the Plumas Performing Arts programs, the musicians who are performing and the Quincy Town Hall Theater. The genres vary widely and are all kid friendly.  Get your tickets, sliding scale starting at $5 each from plumasarts.org.
Hear the music of Natalie Hagwood and her father Jeff Kepple to start off the promotion.

Happy Day of Thanks! 

     In this Gratitude Petitation from "The Petitation Companion," written by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie, you will learn a form of a gratitude meditation. I hope that you and your pet(s) find time to do this some time within the next couple of days. 
     The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. 
     The Petitation was read by Elisabeth Paige. You can visit her on her website at Petitationsplus.com and purchase "The Petitation Companion" on amazon.

This interview features 12-year-old Laya Sy, an extremely bright and talented young lady. She plays sports, music, has read since she was 3,  and even does magic tricks among other things. She is also a member of the Sy family along with brother Danny and Jacob and mother Serene.  It's a very enjoyable and upbeat podcast. Music has been composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipka on the string bass.

In this third Pippi the Puppy book, Norman learns to look on the bright side as he meets Pippi's friends with lots of challenges. This book was written and read by Elisabeth Paige. If you want a copy, email your mailing address to petitations@gmail.com. The music was composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass.

If you haven't already voted or even if you have and you want to hear live music, please go to your voting places. In this podcast, Natalie Hagwood recorded the Star Spangled Banner on cello, one of many pieces she'll be playing at the Coloma Community Center, 4623 T Street, noon to one on election day. Please join us.

In this Petitation, from The Petitation Companion by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie, your pet will help you make an important or troubling decision. If you would like more information see Dr. Paige's website at Petiationsplus.com. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on string bass.

In this wonderful interview, you will hear from Jacob and Danny's mom. She is, as their cello teacher, Natalie puts it an "awesome performance mom." You will find the family's music on my website, Petitationsplus.com in the coming days. The music for the podcast was written and composed by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. 

In this delightful interview, Jacob Sy (brother of Danny) speaks about his experiences as a child musician up until the age of 16. He also talks about what he thinks adults should do to support kids. You can visit Elisabeth Paige's blog petitationsplus.com soon to hear his music. Music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass.

In this interview, you will hear all about Danny and his musical instruments. He started playing guitar when he was four and by the time he was seven, he was playing cello, violin, guitar, and piano. He also talks about why he thinks it's important for kids to be able to play instruments in the schools.If you would like to hear his music and learn more about him visit Elisabeth's website, Petitationsplus.com. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipka on string bass.