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There are some times in life when it’s full court press time. For those non-sports fans, that’s the time when it’s down to the wire in a basketball game and everybody is working overtime to win. Well, basketball ain’t the only place where games need be be won. Life is one big ole playing field and if you’re in it to win it, sometimes sleep, home cooking and the gym take a back burner because the business of winning the game requires nothing less than full concentration and overtime.  It’s those times when you ignore the longing for a shower and massage and get your head completely in the game. Those moments feel like hard times. But, when it’s all over, the final release is oh so sweet. When you shoot your best shot and watch that ball arch, wondering–no, knowing–no, hoping–no, praying– that it will drop just right, it’s an amazing, scary, awesome, scary, powerful, scary feeling. And that hard knock life? Well it turns into…Come back next month. I’m still waiting on the buzzer so cheer me on!

Life happens. One minute it’s blue skies and smooth sailing, the next minute a squall hits and you’re paddling furiously just to stay afloat. It’s kind of like the andante movement of the symphony bleeding into the allegro molto except there’s no sheet music to follow and no preemptory pause before the next movement begins. Life happens suddenly, leaving you there, in this boat, terrified, wondering which way to shore. Hopefully you recognize it. The only way not to succumb to the overwhelming sense of fear, dread, loneliness or whatever it is that your storm brings, is to find your happy place. For the God folks, it’s “think about whatever is good, pure, lovely”.  Is it a day at the beach where your little one chased the seagulls? Maybe it’s a 26k you finished or your 7th birthday party.  It could be the first sip of your morning coffee or even a point in the future. Your graduation or your daughter’s wedding? Or… maybe it’s your secret dream of being a rock star or a modern day princess in a Swarovski crystal covered dress dancing at the ball. Whatever it is that gets you “there”, learn to flip it on like you do the TV. THAT feeling. Practice getting to it and reveling in the calm that a happy place can provide. I’ve had lots of happy place time recently and it’s a real sanity saver. I use it to remind me that storms give way to rainbows and sunshine reflecting on calm, glassy seas. My happy place reminds me that I will reach shore. You will too. Just carry on, keep rowing and put on your happy place.

Oh, and if my music is one of those happy places for you, join me in the Bernese Kornhauskeller Saturday, December 7th or in the Glarus Aula Decenber 14th. For infos check my calendar page or fb.  See you soon!

Dear Friends, This year I celebrate 40 years on the stage!

That’s right, I did my first theatre production as a little girl 4 decades ago! What a ride it has been!! In looking forward to the next 40 years, there will be some small changes here at hedreich.com. We’ll be simplifying our calendar format and introducing my new blog.

Writing has always been a passion of mine and now, since my focus is not only on music but on education and parenting as well, I’d like to share with you in a more intimate way. You’ve heard loads about the singer, the songwriter, the arranger but now I’d like to share with you about all kinds of things like my recipe for combining a music career and parenting, my take on being a teacher–and a student–in the 10s and maybe even my experience with a cyberstalker. That’s been creepy!

This is a big bold step. Standing on a stage to sing songs you’ve written about your life is opening yourself up to the world in an almost painful way. This takes it to the next level. But I’d like to…I think=). This “boldly going” will be a lovely way to commemorate this 40th anniversary.

à plus tard, Hedreich

Here, with Swiss icon Polo Hofer, “Bring it Home to Me”.

This year has been a year full of big changes for our favorite singer and teacher. For those of us who follow her tweets, we’ve not been quite sure which continent she’s on at any given moment.

So for inquiring minds, Hedreich was on hand for Jeff Strain, long time friend and CEO of Amante International to answer a few questions  about the reasons behind the re-launch of hedreich.com.
Enjoy!

The Voice, American Idol, name-a-country’s Got Talent… wherever you hear the newest generation of singers you hear the strains of Aretha, Ella, Luther, Michael, Chuck, Duke, Basie, Scott and all those who have gone before. From African Griots to field hollers, from ragtime to Rock ‘n’ Roll, from Bebop to Hip Hop, the influence is immeasurable and ever-present. Without the African-American experience in the US, the music of the world would not be what it is today. Hedreich shared this message in a fun and informative presentation with the Sagamore Hill student body. Our favorite music and performing arts workshop leader did a morning music and drama workshop and in the afternoon, directed a student cast of 17 students in a theatrical presentation about music history. Their performance was stellar, applause was thunderous and the students and teachers were especially blown away when Hedreich sang her classic rendition of “Listen”. Expect more educational seminars in the near future as Hedreich expands her student base in the US.  Stop back by to see if something is planned in your area.

She’s here. No, she’s there. No, wait, where is she?!
Don’t bat an eye or you’ll surely miss everybody’s favorite singing commuter. After a few days in the US, Hedreich boarded the train–ahh, make that plane–and headed to Switzerland for a benefit concert with the local Adliswil orchestra. With guests from the organization insieme, Hedreich and the musicians were able to spread joy and even make music with the concert-goers. It was a wonderful experience for everyone present and worth a weekend of international travel 100 times over.

This past week culminated in Hedreich submitting one of her newest compositions to DRS3 to be considered for Eurovision 2011. Our favorite Swiss wanna-be is hoping to represent her home of choice at this year’s international event in May. Recorded in one single take, she shares with you an up close and personal version of the inspiring and dynamic “I’ll Go On”. Voting starts on November 3rd but you can have a listen beforehand on Mx3 or of course, directly on her youtube channel.

Although Swiss temperatures have been less than summer like, the summer release from Hedreich is hotter than July…in Texas! “Song About…”, the second single release from Hedreich’s Time Now is out now along with the new video clip. The groovy mix of hip-hop and latin sounds will have you wiping the sweat from
your brow even in the coolest of temperatures. Check it out on
youtube! And if you haven’t already, get your copy of
Time Now now at cede.ch!