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This is just a reminder that SINGING is a birthright of all humans. Sing daily. Especially, I send this reminder to those people accustomed to singing communally every day. You might find yourself in withdrawal of those moments joined in song, and while singing by yourself will feel different than […]
In times of upheaval, I lean on touchstones–works of art that have shaped me and the continue to be sources of inspiration, influence, and solace. It might be rereading a favorite novel, a cherished poem, a movie, or (especially often) a favorite album with a good pair of headphones. I […]
You can toil for hours over a section that will take three seconds in performance; then in a few minutes you can write a few bars of a slow movement that will last for half a minute. Even with notation software playback, it’s important to step back and recognize the […]
In times of upheaval, I lean on touchstones–works of art that have shaped me and the continue to be sources of inspiration, influence, and solace. It might be rereading a favorite novel, a cherished poem, a movie, or (especially often) a favorite album with a good pair of headphones. The […]
Just a quick reminder for the many friends working from home these days. As someone who has worked primarily from home for many years, I have learned the hard way that a bigger challenge can be NOT working from home. When your workspace is your homespace, it’s easy to not […]
In times of upheaval, I lean on touchstones–works of art that have shaped me and the continue to be sources of inspiration, influence, and solace. It might be rereading a favorite novel, a cherished poem, a movie, or (especially often) a favorite album with a good pair of headphones. The […]
It’s time for my second Flash Mob Friday! Gigging musicians and artists have been and will continue to be disproportionately hit by the COVID-19 closings, so each Friday I’m going to point you towards a musician, artist, or organization I think is worth your support. It’s my hope that together […]
My composition student said today, “I’m about a minute in and I feel like I’m running out of ideas.” We went on to discuss how the best pieces aren’t special because the composer never ran out of ideas – they are special because the composer knew how to shape the […]
In times of upheaval, I lean on touchstones–works of art that have shaped me and the continue to be sources of inspiration, influence, and solace. It might be rereading a favorite novel, a cherished poem, a movie, or (especially often) a favorite album with a good pair of headphones. For […]
“The best camera is the one that’s with you” Chase Jarvis Chase Jarvis, the photographer and entrepreneur behind CreativeLive, has often repeated the above quote. His message is simple – when the opportunity presents itself, the camera on the iPhone in your pocket is vastly superior to the DSLR camera […]