by Bronwen Whyatt | Jan 12, 2023 | Voie du Piemont-Pyreneen
La Voie du Piémont Pyrénéen – the fifth way through France You could say “all roads lead to Santiago”. Crossing France, there are four main routes, but this year, I chose the ‘fifth way’, La Voie du Piémont Pyrénéen. Here’s what I...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Nov 7, 2022 | Art, Music, Travel
My path with art to the 18th Mendelssohn Music Week (Musikwoche) concert in Wengen My four-month odyssey across Europe has certainly pulled out some great surprises, not least, a little music festival celebrating Mendelssohn, in a protestant church with the most...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jan 19, 2022 | Music
What is the parent role in the Suzuki teaching triangle? “In traditional teaching, or in the average school situation, the parent is a shadowy figure who does not really become involved in the actual teaching situation. In the Suzuki approach, the success of the...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jan 19, 2022 | Music
What was Dr Shinichi Suzuki’s philosophy on learning to play an instrument? This method of teaching originated in Japan in the mid-20th century with a self-taught violinist, Dr Shinichi Suzuki. He was an observant and thoughtful man who applied his reasoning...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Oct 3, 2018 | Creativity
He’d only just sat down, carefully leaning his portfolios against the end of the bench. Dressed in Melbourne blacks, I could tell he was an artist of some kind. “Do you think that’s a joke?” he said getting up and walking forward a couple of...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jul 11, 2018 | France, Philosophy, Travel, Via Podiensis
I read in the book, Paris to the Pyrenees, that it is said the first week of a long walk is for the body, the second, the mind and rest for the spirit. Well I have spent the first week of my walk sacrificing my body to the mountains of Saone-et-Loire, Loire and Rhine...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jun 24, 2018 | France, Travel, Via Podiensis, Via Tolosana
I have been practice-packing for months. It can only mean one thing – my next long walk in France is long overdue. I’ve booked it and July approaches. In preparation I have reviewed my Via Tolosana packing list, and have come up with a list of items...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jun 17, 2018 | France, Music, Travel, Via Podiensis
As you know, I will venture to France again for more walking soon, and while I’m at it, another marathon effort will be undertaken by lots of crazy cyclists in the feat known as the Tour de France. Someone asked me this week whether my route will take me...
by Bronwen Whyatt | Jun 3, 2018 | France, Philosophy, Via Podiensis
You may remember last time I walked in France, I eventually blogged my 46 days. Well this time, I’m only going to hold myself to 100 words a day plus a photo … on Instagram. If you want to walk with me – head on over. bronwhy2018 on Instagram...
by Bronwen Whyatt | May 24, 2018 | Art, Creativity
“Community consultation has influenced me as an artist – it has been an unexpected consequence”. Tom Civil Melbourne public art is a major tourist draw-card with visitors spending hours in the inner-city suburbs photographing artworks that could rival Archibald Prize...
