For whatever reason, on Thursday I only had one and a half cups of coffee. I had had a sleepless night earlier in the week, and didn’t want to riskContinue readingYour Body is the Instrument
Making Change
I’ve been working on changing my reeds to make my sound bigger and deeper. Specifically, I’m lessening the steepness of the rooftop, shortening the tip, and scraping more out ofContinue readingMaking Change
Upcoming Concert: in Michigan
This week I’ve been working with the West Michigan Symphony, playing Beethoven’s 4th Symphony and the Shostakovich Cello Concerto. The commute is long – that’s the downside – so I’veContinue readingUpcoming Concert: in Michigan
The Good Lessons
Solo and Ensemble competition is over now for my middle and high school students. We’re starting my favorite part of the cycle – the actual IMPROVEMENT part. Every fall,Continue readingThe Good Lessons