Here’s what I learned from my recent audition. I learned that being able to play a given excerpt SOME of the time, on a good day, is not at allContinue readingAudition Recap: Lesson Learned
Exciting Upcoming Concerts
The South Bend Symphony has a great concert this weekend that I’ve been really excited about. If you are in town you should definitely try to attend, as it featuresContinue readingExciting Upcoming Concerts
Listening and Learning
I went to a concert Saturday night. Liang Wang, principal oboist of the New York Philharmonic, came to Fort Wayne to play the Strauss Oboe Concerto, and of course IContinue readingListening and Learning
Almost Eighteen Months?!
I don’t know kids. I have never particularly cared for children, and I have not paid attention to the children of other people, and I do not read ahead inContinue readingAlmost Eighteen Months?!
The Gym in January
I got out to the gym this morning, and did a hard workout on the treadmill. I feel strong and confident. I have more energy than I’ve had all week.Continue readingThe Gym in January
Audition Preparation Update
In preparing for my upcoming audition, I have been putting in a significant amount of time in on the oboe. First, I’ve been doing careful warmups and taking care ofContinue readingAudition Preparation Update
New Years Resolution (Oboe Style)
I know it’s not that cool to make New Year’s Resolutions, but there’s something so clean and fresh about a new year and I see no reason to maintain myContinue readingNew Years Resolution (Oboe Style)