Nerves
I tell my students to count nerves as the best of signs.
Human Nature
One By One
Despite my best intentions, too often I still keep my to do list in my head. When I can’t anymore, I think of this.
Lack of Focus
What’s keeping students from staying focused in rehearsal?
Music and Gratitude
I don’t think you can make great music without a spirit of gratitude.
Look Inward To Look Forward
I asked my students, in our last rehearsal in November, to look forward by looking inward.
Collegiality
Here are some of the traits that I see contributing to great collegiality.
Everything Is Practice
Everything is practice.
Always Focused
Rehearsal: the one place I’m always focused.
The Answer Is Yes
Who do you want to work with? My answer comes down to this one Leonard Bernstein quote:
Music Is The Balm
Music is the balm we all need.