As many of you know, I love this time of year. Yes, I love Christmas, but I also love the idea of starting over. The idea of taking a look […]
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There is so much involved in recording an Album! So many more steps than just going into a studio to record! Let me give you a peek into what it […]
I have seen many bands perform, and have had the chance to perform many times myself. In music, you tend to learn as you go, and sometimes, things (like sound […]
I spent time a couple of weeks in August and September recording a new CD and here are a few things that I was reminded of while practicing: Start slow: […]
I have been writing fiddle tunes for the past 15 years or so, but only started doing so with any regularity six years ago. At the moment I write all […]
I am sure that you are familiar with this parable… The tortoise works away slowly but surely while the hare gets distracted, and ends up losing the race. Perhaps I […]
It is currently my pleasure to be teaching two Syrian girls who are newcomers to our community. This has been a lovely adventure! The girls did not speak any English when they first came… and yet Music is a Universal Language.
Music festival is over for me for another year. It is always a stressful event for both students and teachers. It is impossible to know what someone else is going […]
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice… I am sure that you have all heard that old chestnut! Sometimes even once you have practiced a difficult passage until […]
“It sounded so much better at home!” How many times have you said that to your teacher? Trust me, we all have! I know that I had that thought many […]