It’s teaching time again. I’ve had 16 first lessons in the past two weeks – almost all continuing students, but in each case the first lesson of a new schoolContinue readingBack to School – Onward and Upward!
Integrity
When I see a slur that isn’t an easy one on the oboe, I’m apt to cheat. In my practice room I work hard on slurs like that, but inContinue readingIntegrity
Balance, Rebalance, Counterbalance
I do a lot in my life and career, as I have discussed before. And every bit of it is something I have taken on intentionally, at some point, andContinue readingBalance, Rebalance, Counterbalance
Resolutions
If I had a New Year’s resolution this month, it was to take better care of myself. Which has an awful lot of component parts, not every one of whichContinue readingResolutions
Challenges – Reed Choice
Lately I’ve been writing a ton about my students. It’s fun to start the school year and really get to know the new ones and reconnect with the old onesContinue readingChallenges – Reed Choice
Saying Thanks
I just read this wonderful post from Christa Garvey – The Oboist – and it struck home to me this week especially. First, because like everyone else I was shockedContinue readingSaying Thanks
Marking the Parts
When I see a piece of music on my stand, the pencil markings of the previous performer can really tell me a lot. About that performer, usually. Frequently I seeContinue readingMarking the Parts
I’m Back
I haven’t been writing about practicing lately, because I haven’t been practicing. Somehow, even though I have recitals coming up, and more performances right around the corner, and recordings toContinue readingI’m Back
Learning By Doing
We have been traveling to eastern Tennessee regularly ever since Steve and I started dating – about 16 years ago, now. It’s a gorgeous part of the world, but I’veContinue readingLearning By Doing
Working It Out on the Oboe
The running magazines and books I read all stress the importance of knowing what your workout is before you go out. Of having a number of different workouts that youContinue readingWorking It Out on the Oboe