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hello there! i love instrumental music so i thought i’d make a compilation of some piano playlists! have some snazzy fun ♥︎

classical period

beethoven

l. mozart

w. a. mozart

argerich

horowitz

rubinstein

ashkenazy 

c. p. e. bach

j. c. bach

j. c. f. bach

w. f. bach

clementi

dušek

dussek

eberl 

hässler

haydn

hoffmeister

kozeluch

lebrun

pleyel

reichardt

reicha

rosetti

salieri

sor

schröter

steibelt

vanhal

wölfl

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baroque period

bach

haessler

händel

alberti 

couperin

galuppi 

giustini

scarlatti

platti

romantic period

alkan

arensky

balakirev

baumfelder

bendel

bennett

berger

bertini

burgmüller

brahms

chaminade

chopin

czerny

fontana

liszt

rachmaninoff

schumann

tchaikovsky

wagner

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20th century

scriabin

debussy

schoenberg

bartók

prokofiev

messiaen

boulez

ligeti

ravel

saygun

shostakovich

sibelius

sorabji

stenhammar

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contemporary

chin

clayderman

hoddinott

morawetz

wolpe

yiruma

crumb

charpentier

rzewski

m-a hamelin

rautavaara

e. carter

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here it is! hope ya’ll like it! if you have any suggestions/ feedback do send them my way!! happy studying!

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last edited 24/5/17

Words of wisdom senpai. 😊

I used to have a lot of trouble still do with procrastination and I realized that, in my new studyblr days, I didn’t know how to utilize my studyblr to help me and it was just another way for me to procrastinate and feel productive. If you can relate to this, you could probably benefit from this little dose of studyblr realness.

Don’t use your studyblr just for aesthetics: studyspo is great for inspiration and motivation, and it’s probably what drew you to the studyblr community, but it shouldn’t be what makes you stay. You won’t be able to take anything worthwhile from your blog if all you reblog is photos of beautiful notes. Mix it up with masterposts and printables and photos of “non-aesthetic” notes.

Don’t use methods that don’t work for you: if you absolutely cannot understand mindmaps but absolutely love the way they look, resist the urge to make them. You’ll only end up confusing yourself and wasting time. Only use note taking and studying methods that make sense to you. 90 percent of the time they’ll be things that you used before you made a studyblr. This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t experiment with different styles and methods, but only stick to what works for you.

Discipline over motivation: imho, the study community  overstates the importance and effectiveness of motivation. Don’t get me wrong, motivation makes studying more enjoyable when you have it, but more often than not you don’t. In the end, motivation isn’t what makes you study every night, or stick with self studying a language. You have to discipline yourself to study when you don’t want to, or work when you’re tired. My old French teacher used to say “Don’t fall into the trap of waiting motiviation, and just do it” and I feel like that’s super important with this. (1, 2, 3)

Talking about studying isn’t studying: sort of related to number 3, don’t let your studyblr be another way to put off work. It’s all to easy to think “I’m blogging about studying; in being productive,” but it’s a dangerous thing to do. Studyspo is great, but don’t let scrolling through your feed become another method of procrastination.

Take photos after you study: or during, but not before. I used to spend so long taking pictures of my notes, that I wouldn’t have time to study them. I still take too long photographing my notes to take picture, so I’ve started using a pomorodo timer. After 25 minutes, I’ll use my five minute break to take photos. It’s increases my productivity so much, and I’m not sure how I ever functioned without that system.

Just get it done (and prioritize): honestly, sometime you just have to forget about trying to make your notes look pretty and just go for functionality over looks. Just let go of any studyblr ideals and do what you need to do. If you don’t have time to bullet journal and get your work finished, use an electronic calendar or don’t spend so long on your journal. Most importantly, be real with yourself. At the end of the day, you know yourself best, and you know what you need to do.

Good luck on your studyblr journeys lovelies, hope this helped!

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mini florals, adapted from client designs. would love to do more stuff like this!

love this list!

Abel’s Big School Supply List

aka: shit to bring when school starts up.

Backpack get one you like, that carries all your stuff. pockets are a bonus.

Pencil Case it is honestly easier than carrying lots of little things that are good to have on hand, many of which are listed below.

Pens get ones you like writing with, be it ballpoint, gel, or fine tip. as a general rule, bring black and blue for writing, and red for revising. feel free to bring a few other colors, but be warned that some teachers don’t want you to use the.

Pencils good for writing anything you think you could easily make a mistake on. use them for math. if you have regular ones, bring a small sharpener. if you use mechanical, bring lead.

highlighters good for annotating or taking notes. jut one or two will work.

usb even if you use google drive, bring one. you might have a weird project that you can’t use drive, or someone might need to borrow it because they forgot theirs.

paper clips sometimes you have papers that need to stay together and there’s no stapler in sight. these guys are nifty.

sticky notes good for annotating and for reminders.

granola bar or a similar small, packaged snack. sometimes you get hungry in class.

hard candy smarties, jolly ranchers, something like that. good for mid-algebra sweet cravings or rewarding yourself for finishing tat bio test.

band-aids people get hurt. keep cool band-aids for yourself or a friend.

pads and tampons i do not care if you have a vagina or not. there’s always that day when you aren’t prepared and it starts, and you have the horrifying realization that you don’t have one. keep well stocked to help yourself or a friend in need. no one will think you’re weird for having a tampon. you might help some poor kid. bring them.

$1 in quarters you never know when someone is going to need extra money, or when the band is going to have a sudden fundraiser selling chocolate

perfume people get smelly. bring a little bottle. pass it around.

hand sanitizer sometimes you touch something gross, simple as that.

hair ties and bobby pins even if you don’t use them, someone else will probably need one.

pain pills keep a dose of tylenol. sudden cramps or headaches can come on at the worst of times, and it’s nice to be able to treat it.

chapstick sometimes your lips get dry and icky, especially in the winter. buy yourself one specifically for school.

cough drops for those times when your throat won’t stop bugging you for no apparent reason. very good for choir members, especially when you’re getting ready for a performance and working your butt off.

ipod it’s good to have something to do on the bus, or in extra time, or art class.

phone/ipod charger even if you don’t use it, chances are, someone else would love to borrow it from you.

earbuds/headphones same as above. but if you’re using your ipod, for god’s sake use headphones. you may love iggy azalea in the middle of history, but those around you might not

water bottle you will get dehydrated during the day. drink lots of water.

notebooks bring one for each class. you may not end up using every single one because some classes don’t require them, but bring extra

folders you can bring one for each class, or have one for homework, or both. find an organization style that works for you.

3 ring binder some teachers require them, and sometimes it helps sort through things.

a book some english teachers want you to have a book for independent reading, and it’s nice to have one if you get bored after finishing work. i like to have one i haven’t started when i go in on the first day.

that’s all i’ve got for you right now! there will be classes that require other things, or they might not. it always depends.

good luck! if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

unconventional study tips

- buy yourself new stationery: i get so excited about using new pens that i don’t mind writing that essay i’ve been putting off for days

- use a playlist as a study timer: have a selection of instrumentals and songs with lyrics. take a break everytime a song with lyrics comes on and work during the instrumentals

- make your study space smell fresh: mint and lemon tend to be good options

- write down how much time you spend studying for a test and then the grade you got: then you can figure out how time you really need to spend to get a good grade. this will help you use your time more effectively

- spend your study breaks showering or exercising for about 30 mins: then come back fresh and quickly review what you have learned. this will help the information sink in

- don’t always study in comfy clothes or pyjamas: do your hair or makeup if you want too. this will put you in ‘get shit done’ mode

- record yourself explaining topics you’ve just studied: explaining/teaching topics helps you learn so much better, and you also have a little video to review before tests

Me 😂

My heart whispers Autumn but the calendar screams July.

Museum of Moss 

I started this comic almost a year ago, but finally got around to finishing it! 

01.17.2018

Study set up for today! Studied for an exam I have tomorrow. I am enjoying having my notes on Pages, far quicker, convenient, and efficient. I can go back to add or change things, I have all of my module assignments and study material in the same document.

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A Beginners Guide to Thrifting

Thrifting is dope af. It’s great clothes for a great price. You can find unique pieces that no one else will have or you can get some popular high end clothing for a low price. Here are my tips for anyone interested in becoming a thrifter…

The dirtier the store the better: I know this sounds gross but if you want to find unique pieces look for the grungy independent thrift stores. People usually avoid these so they’re less picked over. Also these stores are usually cheaper. And if you’re worried about catching some strange disease from your new dress just wash it! This is what washing machines are for. Also don’t worry about hats. Lice can only live on an object for three days so buying a hat from a thrift store is the same as buying one from retail. 

Ask about sales: Usually thrift stores (especially chains) have pretty frequent sales. My favorite thrift store in my town is half off every Saturday. Ask the employees if they have a list of their annuals sales or you could follow the store on Facebook. You’ll get even more a a bang for your buck. 

Look in all the sections: Look. Everywhere. From the children’s to the plus size mens section you can find something that you dig. Just because it says it’s a certain size doesn’t mean it’s actually that size. Someone could have donated it because it was to big or it shrunk in the wash. Plus you can always rock the oversized look.The mens section is my favorite place to find flannels  and the kids section has some great t-shirts. You never know what you’ll find. 

Figure out how long you want to shop: Your time limit depends on how you should shop. If you have all the time in the world search through one section at a time. Pro tip: start at the beginning of a rack and push on it until all the clothes shift to one side. Then you can easily look at the pieces one by one. If you only have a few minutes look in specific sections. Most thrift stores are organized by color. If you want a yellow shirt look on the yellow shirt rack. If you want a denim skirt those will have their own section too. If you don’t want a specific item I would suggest looking on the return rack. You can see what other people were interested in. Just because it didn’t work for them doesn’t mean it won’t work for you.  

Try everything on: Like I said before, a lot of the items aren’t the size the label says. Try things on to see their true fit. This can also prevent you from impulse buying. Don’t buy something just because it’s cheap, if you don’t like it on you in the store you won’t like it on you in your closet. 

Wear simple and tight clothing: Most thrift stores only have one or two dressing room if they even have one at all. Wear some simple and tight clothing like yoga pants, a tank top, and a cardigan. Layers are your friend. Find a mirror (There’s almost always a mirror) and just put on the clothes over what you’re wearing. This way you can avoid the line to try your shit on and theres no limit of clothing you can try on like there is in most dressing room. 

Hope this helps! Thrift on motherfuckers.