In our late thirties, we have finally come to a place where we are financially okay. Not well off, obviously – musicians – but no longer living from hand toContinue readingPractice Time is Like Money
New Articulation
I’ve been asked for details, since I’ve mentioned this about a million times. I reworked my articulation last summer, and I love the result. Ever since I started playing, IContinue readingNew Articulation
Ending the Slump
This must happen to everyone. It can’t just be me. Throughout January I was getting worse and worse. And I blamed the reeds, the snow, the busyness, the baby. ButContinue readingEnding the Slump
Zoe is Awesome, Storytime Edition
I was at home a few days ago, and it became that dozy time of the afternoon, so I was resting my eyes in a chair in the living room. Continue readingZoe is Awesome, Storytime Edition
Upcoming Concert, and On Conflicts
This is THAT week of the season. I am playing a concert and looking forward to it – but I have had to turn down three other concerts which conflictedContinue readingUpcoming Concert, and On Conflicts
Treadmill Excerpt Fartleks
Here’s a workout I love – Treadmill Excerpt Fartleks. I come armed with a complete playlist of all the excerpts for my next audition, and start with the treadmill atContinue readingTreadmill Excerpt Fartleks
Flat Reeds
All my professional life I have heard people complain about their flat reeds, and I was polite but unsympathetic. Actually, I was kind of jealous. My reeds were never everContinue readingFlat Reeds