On Boardwalk
One of the hobbies I've taken up on weekends, between studying and work, while my fiancee is in another state and COVID-19 has shut down...
Priorities
For those of us, like me, who have many interests, it can be difficult to prioritize. As an example, my undergraduate and graduate...
Inspiration to go your own way
As musicians, we have all heard time and again the old refrains - "you won't make money doing this", "why don't you focus on more...
Being thankful for music
Music has been part of my life since my first memories. I remember lying in my crib as a baby listening to opera. I remember my mother...
Finding playing opportunities
In order to find playing opportunities in your community, it is vital to network. In any career field, networking is one of the keys to...
No mistakes in music
In most parts of life, whether it is in relationships, work, finances, or how you care for yourself, there are true mistakes with...
Curtis Summerfest Chamber Music for Adults
Last week I attended the Curtis School of Music's Chamber Music for Adults, part of the Summerfest program. This five day program took...
What is "Worth It"
Playing an instrument does not leave you with a product. It is not a transaction of your time that returns revenue directly, as it would...
Art in the Digital and Global Age
Accessibility is a blessing and a curse. For artists, we are able to access so much at our fingertips whenever, wherever we want. It...
Those Who Encourage Us
Sometimes it can be difficult to know who encourages us and who brings us down. Those we're closest to have our trust, so when they are...
