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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”
5 Steps to Turning a Funk into Your Next Breakthrough
We’ve all been there. You SHOULD be motivated to work, to practice, to paint, to do whatever it is you’re supposed to be doing. But you just can’t get yourself to do it. Your body aches as if you have the flu, but you… Continue Reading “5 Steps to Turning a Funk into Your Next Breakthrough”
Friday Favorites
Hi! Did you stay up late Tuesday night watching the midterm election returns in the US? I did, and I think I’m still recovering (physically AND emotionally!) though I pleased about the increasing diversity we are seeing, and with the fantastic youth voter turnout… Continue Reading “Friday Favorites”
On Tour: Chicago, Seattle and Victoria
Last month, I went on a little mini recital tour to Seattle and Victoria, and I stopped in Boston and Chicago on the way. I got to see dear friends that I had not seen in years (and meet their children!) and I finally… Continue Reading “On Tour: Chicago, Seattle and Victoria”
How to Learn a Piece of Music Once You’re Out of School
(and, honestly, even when you’re still in it!) When I was in Chicago last week I had lunch with a young cellist that I know from my Boston days. I used to work for her mom, and I’ve known this girl since she was… Continue Reading “How to Learn a Piece of Music Once You’re Out of School”