School of Rock!!!
While getting rehearsals started (hint, hint: that means it’s getting closer to showtime), I took an afternoon off and donated my time to a New York City public school. They had an auction to raise money and, although I was told that some mothers wanted to bid for themselves, I did get a chance to teach two beautiful and inspiring sisters (ages 8 and 11) the craft of songwriting and we laid the track down for all of you to hear.
Enjoy, because this is what it’s all about at the end of the day.
June 17th, 2008 at 12:57 am
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June 17th, 2008 at 4:21 am
This is just so cool! You’re already inspiring the next generation of singer-songwriters. It’s a good song too!
June 17th, 2008 at 7:20 am
sweet…
June 17th, 2008 at 7:22 am
sweet.
and for some reason this song might have just answered something for me.
i’m not quite sure yet. but thanks.
June 17th, 2008 at 7:34 am
That’s really cool Ryan. That’s a great song. Those girls will have that for the rest of their lives.
June 17th, 2008 at 7:41 am
You continue to give me something to smile about. My 4 1/2 daughter Ashley listened to the song with me, and as I’m typing right now, she’s asking to hear it again so she can learn it. She’s learning to sing as I write songs and teach her. My 11 month old daughter is singing already, she likes to sing along with you, have videos to prove it ( sending you a Myspace message about that) Can’t tell I’m a proud Mom, can you;-)
Proud of you too…
June 17th, 2008 at 8:08 am
That was so great of you to do. You are a beautiful soul.
June 17th, 2008 at 8:49 am
That made me smile. A huge Thank You (to you and the two lovely sisters) for sharing.
“…When they sing, sing along.”
June 17th, 2008 at 9:36 am
That song brought tears to my eyes. The purity of those emotions, those last few years before the really deep wounds occured, but even now, the emotions beneath the scars are the same - I still want the same things. Thank you Ryan and please share with those girls the way in which they can affect others through creative expression.
I am still saving my Jet Blue miles for you - can’t wait to see you again!
June 17th, 2008 at 10:49 am
It so great to hear when adults can take the time to spend it with young kids and be such a positive influence on them. You have put such a smile on my face just listening to there song. My four year old came running into the room and immediately started singing along to, so your inspiration doesn’t stop at just these two young girls it filters out to so many more.
June 17th, 2008 at 11:07 am
There really isn’t anybody else in the world like you. Thank you.
Get on with this album and touring thing already! *dying*
June 17th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
That song was so very sweet, my 10 month old daughter was clapping and bouncing to the music and started pouting when it was over, good thing the dog came into the room to distract her or there may have been a tantrum.
June 17th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
You continue to amaze everyone, especially with little things like this that can make a world of differences.
I’m sure when those girls are older, they’ll make a difference in someone’s life just as you did theirs.
June 17th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Wow - well .. you made this mom cry. Yeah - I’m an emotional wreck these days - but this really is what life is all about - isn’t it? The kids.
Great job girls - the song is fantastic!
June 17th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
All I can say is very touching! That was terrfic. Props to the you and the girls.
A standing ovation from me.
June 17th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
well, we know now what future ryan juniors will be doing, now don’t we?
Tell those little girls they are absolutely amazing!!!
And yes! It’s all about the kiddos. Expressing themselves. Creatively. Amen.
June 17th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
So Sweet! What potential future little starlets
Yeah! Yeah! is it really almost show time? Can’t wait Im having withdrawal from R.Star shows at the Rockwood or anywhere in NY even at 2am in the morning
June 17th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
It’s a hit!!
What a lovely tune and those girls really rock.
I am going off to express myself.
Thank you yet again.
xx
June 18th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Awwwwww!
What an awesome thing to be a part of as a 8 or 10 year old! Those girls will never forget it and I bet it will stay with you too.
Thanks for sharing it!
June 18th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I bet you learned as much from them as they did from you…kids do that to ‘ya. Learned that years ago as a pediatric nurse, and now reinforced daily as a mom. The melody is so sweet and when they harmonize, I got a little choked up. Express Yourself could be the child’s counterpart to So Ordinary. We’d all be alot happier if we could just be who we are, not what we think we should be. Nice song, nice message. Thanks for sharing, Ryan!
June 18th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Cool experience for all. I’m jealous, when does the next semester start? :).
June 18th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
That is so nice ;o)
June 20th, 2008 at 6:57 am
So pure and yet so deep. You lead a great example for all of us. To teach is to inspire- to inspire is to create- to create is divine- proving there is a little of God and Mother Earth in all of us. Have a great summer Ryan- please don’t ever change- it’s things like this that set you aside from the pack.
June 20th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Holy hell I love that song. Wasn’t expecting this at all.
June 25th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Hello Ryan! You´re singing like a God and I think you´re the best singer I´ve ever heard. Loves from sweden. Tell me if you are visit us some time
July 4th, 2008 at 8:44 am
OMG I loved it, This should be shared in many more places than here. Those girls will never forget this, and it is such a pretty song. Please let us use it on our myspace. Great job Girls.
July 10th, 2008 at 3:20 am
Aww…I loved it!!! So adorable
What a great opportunity for those girls, I love the idea of auctioning off your time to raise money for an NYC public school. Good on ya, Ryan. If you ever decided to run an auction that fans could participate in…I bet tons of money would be raised!
July 17th, 2008 at 6:13 am
OMG - This is the first time I’ve been to rstar.net and can’t believe I got to hear this sweet little song -
Lots of love!
: ) Ellen Berman