What an interesting time this has been as a self-employed musician! This COVID-19 pandemic has given me time and space to explore other possibilities, work with a new mentor, and […]
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Recently I have been offered some great opportunities including getting to perform as part of Music NB’s “NB at Home” concert series, and the National Arts Centre’s “Canada Performs” series. […]
Have you ever taken our your violin (or other instrument), started practicing, and realized that you just really aren’t feeling it? I had that feeling just the other day getting […]
Every time I go into the studio I learn a little more! Here are some of my insights from this time around: 1. Schedule more time than you need in […]
This past weekend I did some busking at the Kingston Farmers’ Market just outside of Saint John. I have been busking now for close to 20 years. I have busked […]
My husband, my mom, and I had been traveling to visit family. When we returned home, we discovered a pile of snow and ice had accumulated on the step. I […]
We are coming to the end of the year, which means that it is time to reflect on what has been going on as well as what is yet to […]
Each year, as I teach my students, I see some of the same issues. These are all issues that I have had as well! The issue that I want to […]
Discouragement happens. Sometimes when you get stuck it is hard to get yourself motivated again. This can be in anything! Music, business, exercise… The best piece of advice that I […]
The month of August was challenging for me mentally! I decided at the end of last year to start treating my teaching studio more as a business. I have been […]