I am in recovery this week. I don’t mean I’m sick, though that is also the case, with a cold that Zoe brought home from nowhere I can determine. IContinue readingIn Recovery
Upcoming Concert
South Bend Symphony OrchestraSaturday, 9/26, 8:00 pm For tickets go to southbendsymphony.com. Student tickets are always just $5!Masterworks IRimsky-Korsakov – Russian Easter OvertureBernstein – Symphonic Dances from West Side StoryRachmaninovContinue readingUpcoming Concert
Getting Back on the Horse
I did a 10K yesterday morning – it was my longest run since having Zoe. I had planned to do the 5K version of this run and to try toContinue readingGetting Back on the Horse
This is Not What I Went to School For
This is not what I went to school for. I am a performer. I love teaching, and I have great students and I enjoy every minute I spend with them,Continue readingThis is Not What I Went to School For
Idle Thought
I should be practicing right now. Putting in the hours to prepare for my audition on Monday. But this morning before I left home to teach I chose to useContinue readingIdle Thought
Different Sounds for Different Situations
I played a recital Thursday night with the wind quintet from my orchestra, and I LOVE playing with these guys! There’s such good communication and trust in the group, andContinue readingDifferent Sounds for Different Situations
My Favorite Metronome Games
The metronome is a musician’s most important tool. It’s useful when you are just learning to play and to read music, but it remains tremendously valuable to advanced students andContinue readingMy Favorite Metronome Games