Kickstarter: I’ll Write A Song For You (yes, it’s true)

Ellen AllardUncategorized

When the idea for launching my own Kickstarter campaign was suggested to me, I politely declined. It was for other people, not me. I think, truth be told, I was afraid nobody would want to become part of the project. Was I wrong or what? In ten days, the project has generated 82 backers contributing just shy of $3000. I’m …

Are You Ready To Learn To Play Guitar?

Ellen AllardUncategorized

Sometimes, it’s the littlest things that can make all the difference. Yesterday, I presented a keynote address and breakout workshop for the Detroit Alliance for Jewish Education. At the conclusion of the keynote, a woman exuberantly approached me and shared that she’d always wanted to learn to play guitar and something I said just made it click for her. She planned …