I’ve had five different concerts in a row this past four weeks, and for three of them I was not playing principal. Which meant that I got to sit backContinue readingA is for Abs
Doing Less
This was supposed to be a terrible week. I was going to have five late nights and 6 early mornings all in a row, and I had 17 students onContinue readingDoing Less
Memorizing SLOWLY
I had a breakthrough with one of my younger students last week, and it reminded me of one of my favorite practicing tricks – one that I had forgotten asContinue readingMemorizing SLOWLY
Five Minute Reedmaker: Tools: The Mandrel
In my new mini-series on tools, I guess I’m working my way through the relatively straightforward ones first – while I build up my courage to tackle knives and shapers,Continue readingFive Minute Reedmaker: Tools: The Mandrel