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If I had to add one thing to my Virtual Choir guidelines, it would be this: don’t listen back. Tell your students to let their standard be to say, “That one was good” when they finish recording, rather than one they are satisfied with when they listen back. Listening objectively […]
I made a fussy bread the other day – a rich brioche that took two days and about a half hour in the stand mixer. But the typical breads I bake (around 120 loves a year) are these three: a honey whole wheat sandwich bread that is out of 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. We […]
It’s time for my sixth 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 […]
Pastiche, noun. 1. A literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work. From Merriam-Webster Pastiche gets a bad name – just look how often it’s preceded by the word bad. We look down our noses at pastiche artists, as not really forging original ground. But […]
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. Joe […]
A wise old friend of mine posted a few weeks ago, “You’re doing great, everybody! It’s ok that it’s hard, everybody’s first pandemic is gonna be tough! Keep it up and remember: we only have to do one day per day.” I’ve repeated “everybody’s first pandemic is gonna be tough” […]
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. What […]
I do not aspire to do the creative equivalent of Newton creating calculus in a pandemic. Setting your intention is important, and intending to upend the world with your output in this pandemic is ludicrous: the memes asking you to compare yourself to Newton or other creative superheroes are misguided. […]
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. James […]