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Category: Life Hacks
Ten Things I Wish I Had Known About Auditions When I Was a Kid
The following is a post from last May that seemed to help a lot of folks who were gearing up for auditions. As we enter a new season of festival and youth orchestra auditions, I thought I would post it again. I’d love to… Continue Reading “Ten Things I Wish I Had Known About Auditions When I Was a Kid”
5 Ways a Summer Music Festival Will Change Your Life
It’s cold and gray in Boston this third week in January, but I’ve got July and August on my mind. That’s right–it’s time to get serious about summer music camps and festivals. From 2-week long day camps to 8-week long orchestral institutes, the options can be overwhelming, and what kind of festival to attend is going to be between you and your teacher (and your budget). But what they all have in common, is the tremendous amount of growth you will achieve by attending one. Here are the 5 ways attending a summer music festival will change your life:
A Reading List to Get Your New Year Off Right
I’m starting off 2019 by bringing back my reading lists from a couple of years ago. Some of you might remember that I would choose 4 books a month–one from each of 4 pre-determined categories. This year’s categories are : Music, Fiction, Auto-biography and Business/Personal Development, and for the month of January I have picked:
Friday Favorites
Do you have a favorite holiday tradition or are you counting the seconds until it’s all over? Either way, here are a few entertaining bits and bobs for your reading and shopping pleasure this weekend!
Finding Our Tribe as Classical Musicians
I feel like every time I turn around, someone is talking about “finding your tribe”, and offering how-tos, advice and new podcasts. There are 10 new books out on Amazon this week with the word “Tribe” in the title. So, what, exactly, is this… Continue Reading “Finding Our Tribe as Classical Musicians”
Gift Guide for the person who HATES the cold: or a “how to survive winter” guide.
I grew up in Chicago, and then I moved to Boston, where I spent the majority of my adult years before moving to Bermuda. I hated winter. Passionately. I didn’t like being cold, and I was ALWAYS cold. One year it occurred to me… Continue Reading “Gift Guide for the person who HATES the cold: or a “how to survive winter” guide.”
How to Balance Practicing & Homework
Advice for the High School Musician on Getting it All Done When You’re Being Pulled in Two Directions. I see you. Every morning, between your 7:10am chamber orchestra rehearsal and your 8:00 advisory, you sit in front of your locker and map out your… Continue Reading “How to Balance Practicing & Homework”
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing all of you the Happiest Thanksgiving Weekend. May your cranberries be canned (yes!) and your turkey not be burnt to a crisp. Here are a few of our more popular recent posts, in case you need a break from the game, an escape… Continue Reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”
Spotlight Series: Tracy Friedlander
This month’s spotlight is shining on horn player, writer and podcaster Tracy Friedlander-creator of the podcast Crushing Classical. Here, she talks about her own path of discovery towards her ideal career, growing up in Chicago (we played in the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra together!),… Continue Reading “Spotlight Series: Tracy Friedlander”
Friday Favorites: Holiday Edition! Gifts For the Musician in Your Life
Happy Friday! This weekend is the last sane weekend before the HOLIDAYS begin, isn’t it? I’m in Boston, battling snow and cold (and writing Xmas cards). Tomorrow I am going to see my former teacher perform the Elgar Concerto in Providence, and on Sunday… Continue Reading “Friday Favorites: Holiday Edition! Gifts For the Musician in Your Life”