Thankful for music
Every time music is less in my life, I feel that my life is less. When I do not see live music or participate in playing live music with...
2020-2023 Music Recap
In the past few years music has taken a bit of a backseat in my life. After moving to Florida from DC in 2018, I auditioned for the...
Independence
Happy independence day! Our music, our national anthem, define our nation. Through good and bad times, love and loss, war and peace, the...
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...
