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kaylacollingwood
- Jul 18
- 2 min
Learn about classical music in Paris
Have you ever heard a piece of classical music in a film and wished you knew more about this genre of music? You've come to the right place!
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kaylacollingwood
- Jul 15
- 2 min
Singing Lessons in Paris
Learn to sing with Paris-based New Zealander Kayla Collingwood. General singing lessons or a specialised focus!
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kaylacollingwood
- Jul 12
- 1 min
Reviving the blog
I decided it's high time I post a little more frequently here!
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kaylacollingwood
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
2020 comes to an end
A brief update on where I'm at right now: - I am back in music full-time (as a performer and business owner) - I am based in France...
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kaylacollingwood
- Dec 28, 2018
- 3 min
The Return
After 3.5 months of living in London, I arrived back in Paris for my first visit since moving away. I must admit that I was a little...
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kaylacollingwood
- Dec 16, 2018
- 2 min
Projects
I have always been quite a project-oriented person. I have to have things that I am working towards, and feel a bit lost if I don't....
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kaylacollingwood
- Oct 18, 2018
- 1 min
Daylighting
The sunlight shaped like windows touches yellowing paper, illuminating the shadows formed between these four walls. The ceiling overhead...
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kaylacollingwood
- Oct 9, 2018
- 3 min
Trust
Anyone who has gotten close enough to me to see how I manage when I have to put my trust in someone or something knows I am pretty bad at...
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kaylacollingwood
- Sep 18, 2018
- 4 min
September 2018 Life Update
It has been quite a while since my last update, once again. Usually I do an email one, but I’m going to trial it through my blog as I...
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kaylacollingwood
- Aug 11, 2018
- 3 min
Art + Finances
After reading several relevant articles and having some interesting conversations recently, I've been (as usual), mulling some things...
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kaylacollingwood
- Aug 7, 2018
- 2 min
Wealth
It has been interesting going away on holiday with my host family recently. I will not be speaking about them in this post, as I am...
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kaylacollingwood
- Jul 18, 2018
- 1 min
Brief rant about the world of childcare
I have been lucky to have worked for some wonderful families, who value the work of the person who is responsible for their children, and...
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kaylacollingwood
- Jul 8, 2018
- 3 min
Ethical fashion?
Here in France, summer "soldes" (sales) madness has hit. I love a good bargain, and sometimes want to buy things just because the...
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kaylacollingwood
- Jun 27, 2018
- 2 min
Classical Music Travel Playlist
One of my favourite things to do before travelling, particularly in Europe, is to set up a playlist that is relevant to where I am going....
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kaylacollingwood
- Jun 18, 2018
- 3 min
Brave
People often compliment my bravery/courage/tenacity/etc. I say thank you, but I'm usually thinking "if only you knew!". The truth is, I...
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kaylacollingwood
- Jun 1, 2018
- 2 min
Productivity: A few tips.
I've just dropped off Miss Almost-Two at the halte-garderie, and I now have half an hour before I need to be at the school gate to pick...
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kaylacollingwood
- May 30, 2018
- 1 min
Wait
The Elysian Fields glisten in the distance, catching my eye with their golden promises. I begin to run; I know the right direction, but...
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kaylacollingwood
- May 17, 2018
- 1 min
Lenses
They offer you their lenses, to filter the streams of colour blazing in your direction, so that you might see more clearly. You press...
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kaylacollingwood
- May 7, 2018
- 8 min
Why "Dichterliebe" (Schumann) Is Awesome
If you've never heard of "Dichterliebe" (A Poet's Love), here are the things to know: - Year: 1840 - Composer: Robert Schumann - Text:...
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