In this episode, I share the #1 key to your piano progress—it's more essential than other factors you might think are more important! If you've been eager to start or feel stuck in your piano journey, this episode will help you get back on track. Tune in to find out how to make real progress!

Join me on January 21 for a special piano panel event inside the New and Returning Piano Learners Facebook group! Details and registration here!
Join the New and Returning Piano Learners group here!

Looking for more guidance? Check out my Essential Piano Basics Course to build a solid foundation!

Need help tracking your progress? Download my Piano Practice Tracker here!

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Discover how small, focused practice sessions can unlock your piano potential. In this episode, I share the incremental practice strategy—a proven method for overcoming challenges, staying consistent, and making steady progress, even with limited time. Learn how to target trouble spots, maximize your practice routine, and build momentum toward your musical goals.

Ready to take the next step? Join my January 21, 2025 Piano Panel event in the New and Returning Piano Learners Facebook group  and download your free Unlock Your Piano Potential ebook!

Tune in now and transform your piano practice.

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In this episode of Your Creative Chord Podcast, host Jenny Leigh Hodgins explores the powerful role that setting boundaries plays in creating a more balanced, fulfilling life. Sharing authentically about her own journey with boundaries, Jenny Leigh emphasizes the importance of self-care, mindfulness, and clarity. She offers practical tips on how to make time for what matters most, communicate your limits effectively, and say no without guilt. This episode is a perfect refresher for the busy holiday season, as many struggle with boundaries and overwhelm at this time of year. Listeners will discover how setting boundaries can enhance productivity, improve relationships, and support overall well-being. Jenny Leigh encourages you to reflect on where boundaries might benefit your life and take intentional steps to live more in alignment with your values.

Join the Creative Flow & Inspired Living community on Facebook for ongoing inspiration and support!

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• Get your copy of Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
• Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!
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Welcome back to part 2 of my burnout recovery series on Your Creative Chord Podcast. In this episode, I continue my personal journey of rebuilding and reflection as I explore the path of recovering from burnout. Recovery doesn’t happen overnight, but through creativity, self-compassion, and reconnecting with what truly matters, I’m finding my way back to balance.

In this episode, I discuss the emotional impact of recent election results, particularly for those feeling frustrated or defeated by the outcome. The added stress and emotional turmoil of political news can contribute to burnout, and I share practical tips on how I'm navigating these feelings with more grace, positivity, and resilience.

You’ll hear about:

• How reconnecting with your inner stillness helps you find peace through moments of reflection
• How to use creativity as a tool for emotional resilience
• How to embrace self-compassion and create value from your experiences

I also share verses from my poetry book Kaleidoscope of the Heart, including the poem "Breathing," and an original musical meditation (from my podcast show music!) to help you tap into the healing power of stillness and create a peaceful space for your own recovery.

If you’re in a phase of burnout recovery, or just need a reminder to pause and reflect, this episode offers you practical strategies to regain balance and ignite your creative energy.

🎧 Listen to the full episode and gain actionable strategies to empower your creative flow and inspired living.


If you're looking for a place to reflect and recharge, check out my nature design journal, available in my Zazzle store. It’s a perfect tool to help you reconnect with your creativity and find calm through reflection.

🌿🎁 Explore My Nature-Inspired Gifts: YourCreativeChord Zazzle Store

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• Join the Creative Flow & Inspired Living Community! Connect with fellow creatives for inspiration and support!
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Recognizing Burnout's Signals & Regaining Balance

In part 1 of this 2-part episode series, I discuss the hidden ways burnout manifests in our lives—the often unaddressed accumulation of stress, the fog of chronic fatigue, and the toll it takes when left unchecked. Sharing my current personal and very real struggle with recovery, I offer insights into what I've learned throughout this journey. It's a candid perspective on navigating burnout while seeking that elusive balance between doing and being.

I've woven in verses from my poetry and lyrics collection, Kaleidoscope of the Heart, including my poems "Struggle" and "My Perfection," which express the feeling of being drained yet determined to heal. To complement this series on burnout and recovery, I've included a calming musical meditation featuring my original orchestral piece, "On The Wings Of Faith." This episode is designed to help us pause, breathe, and embrace stillness and reflection.

Tune in to find solace if you're on a similar path. Remember, you're not alone in the journey to restore your energy, reconnect with the peace within your heart, and redefine your relationship with creativity's ebb and flow.

Additional Original Music by Jenny Leigh Hodgins For This Episode:
My Best Friend ©️ 1995, Karmic Thread ©️ 2014 Moonlight In My Heart ©️ 2013, On The Wing's Of Faith ©️ 2019

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• Grab my Inspirational Bookmark Trio to nurture your creative flow!
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• Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!
• Explore My Nature-Inspired Gifts: YourCreativeChord Zazzle Store

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In this episode of Your Creative Chord Podcast, I’m thrilled to introduce our new Facebook group, Creative Flow & Personal Growth with Your Creative Chord*, a community designed to support your creative exploration. Whether you're a seasoned artist, musician, or someone looking to reignite your creative spark, this group is your space to connect with like-minded individuals, gain inspiration, and overcome creative blocks.

In the group, you'll find exclusive content, early access to workshops and courses, and a platform to share and grow together. Tune in to learn about the Creativity Panel event happening in January, where creative wellness experts will inspire and motivate your journey.

*Please note the group name has been updated to Creative Flow & Inspired Living with Your Creative Chord at: Facebook.com/groups/creativeflowinspiredliving

Support the show

• Grab my Inspirational Bookmark Trio to nurture your creative flow!
• Join the Creative Flow & Inspired Living Community! Connect with fellow creatives for inspiration and support!
• Get your copy of Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
• Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!
• Explore My Nature-Inspired Gifts: YourCreativeChord Zazzle Store

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5 Tips to Build Consistent Piano Practice for Busy Adults (Ep. 60) 

In this special episode of Your Creative Chord, I'll share practical insights for both new and returning piano learners. If you're ready to establish a solid foundation for your piano journey, this episode is designed for you. I'll walk you through effective strategies that I've been using myself to get back into a groove after a gap, inspired by my current focus on using self-kindness after an intense and long season of entrepreneurial, caregiving, and leadership tasks.

Whether you're just starting out, returning to the piano, or a busy music teacher aiming to keep your skills sharp, these tips will help you stay motivated and navigate common challenges. Join me as we explore how to create a sustainable practice routine that fosters progress and joy in your musical life!

Join me for this enriching discussion, and if you want to dive deeper into our community of piano players, visit my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/newreturningpianolearners to connect, get accountability, and support!

For more insights and resources like my Piano Practice Tracker, check out YourCreativeChord.com/pianostrategies. Let's enhance your piano learning experience!

Support the show

• Grab my Inspirational Bookmark Trio to nurture your creative flow!
• Join the Creative Flow & Inspired Living Community! Connect with fellow creatives for inspiration and support!
• Get your copy of Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
• Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!
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Episode 59: Unlock Your Creativity – Special Workshop & Book Signing

In this special episode, I’m so happy to share all the exciting details about my upcoming Nurturing Creativity Workshop & Book Signing on Saturday, October 5th in Lexington, Kentucky. Whether you're looking to spark your creative energy or connect with fellow creatives, this workshop is designed for you!

Tune in to discover how you can be a part of this event, what activities are planned, and how to enter for a chance to win signed copies of my books, Kaleidoscope of the Heart or Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning.

Register for the event: https://LexPubLib.org/digital-studio

Download your free Inspirational Bookmark Trio: https://www.YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere

Explore my books: https://www.YourCreativeChord.com/BOOKS

Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your creative potential—get the full scoop inside the episode!

Support the show

• Grab my Inspirational Bookmark Trio to nurture your creative flow!
• Join the Creative Flow & Inspired Living Community! Connect with fellow creatives for inspiration and support!
• Get your copy of Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
• Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!
• Explore My Nature-Inspired Gifts: YourCreativeChord Zazzle Store

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Episode 58: 6 Powerful Ways to Overcome Burnout and Transform Negativity into Creative Flow

In this episode, I’ll share six practical and effective strategies that I’m personally using to break free from burnout and turn negativity into a wellspring of creative energy. Through a blend of personal insights, actionable tips, and the restorative power of nature, we’ll explore how to shift your mindset and reignite your creative flow. Whether you're struggling with a creative block or just feeling drained, these six powerful methods—proven in my own life—will help you recharge and bring your ideas to life with renewed passion.

Listen now at YourCreativeChord.com/podcast

Support the show

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• Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!
• Explore My Nature-Inspired Gifts: YourCreativeChord Zazzle Store

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In this reflective episode of Your Creative Chord, I share my ongoing journey of practicing the very tips I offer on finding light in dark times. Like you, I’m a work in progress, and together, we’ll explore how to turn life’s challenges into sources of strength and creativity, drawing from my personal experiences and Buddhist practice.

I’ll also be sharing two special lyrics from my poetry and lyrics collection, Kaleidoscope of the Heart. You’ll hear my performance of “Freedom,” where I both sing and play the song, as well as a reading of “Sunshine Over Rain.” Both pieces echo the episode’s theme of transforming adversity into hope, serving as a reminder that even in our most difficult moments, we have the power to ignite our inner light.

If you’re facing struggles or just need a bit of encouragement, join me for an honest, uplifting conversation. Together, we’ll find ways to bring more light into our lives and the world around us.

And as always, I’d love to hear from you. Please leave a review, share your comments, and sign up for more inspiration at YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere

Additional Music/Lyrics: Freedom © 2007 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
Sunshine Over Rain lyrics © 2001 Jenny Leigh Hodgins

Support the show

• Grab my Inspirational Bookmark Trio to nurture your creative flow!
• Join the Creative Flow & Inspired Living Community! Connect with fellow creatives for inspiration and support!
• Get your copy of Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!
• Get your copy of Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection!
• Explore My Nature-Inspired Gifts: YourCreativeChord Zazzle Store

Follow my podcast to empower your creative flow and inspired living! Please leave a review to help me support nurturing creativity and inspiration. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select Write a Review. Share what you loved most about the episode!

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