The Way of the Artist
It has been a while since I have written a blog. It is certainly not for a lack of thinking. Many times, I have had great ideas (even...
A Playing Bubble
Whether I am in the audience or performing on stage, I always believe that the climate of emotions and intentions (in the room, hall,...
Do we get in the way of "our" Music?
Here is a very important concept worth exploring...Does our own music hold us back and, in our efforts to produce a naturally beautiful...
A Survey of Cello Technique Conceptualizations
After reading through Steven Doane's Cello Ergonomics booklet, I was enlightened by his ideas about balance, posture, and awareness of...
A Bi-lateral Balance
Though both right and left hands participate in note formation. They must support one another in a very similar way, while also staying...
Trust the Process...
More importantly, let's trust our own learning process. Rather than expecting a teacher to know all the answers, we must make the time...
Always Teachable!
In the past, I've mentioned the whole "teacher becomes student, student becomes teacher" idea. When I teach, I am also in a learning...
Does it Mean Enough to our Feelings?
Do we really want to be musicians? Do we use music as our personal doctor, therapist, spritual guide and confidant? If we don't, we'd...
Why Must We Always Fret?
Here's that moment you've all been waiting for... You, and your respective colleaugues, have been working so diligently for two weeks....
The Importance of Having Fun
Very often, we assign labels to our practice routines, performances, and even lessons. Although we must be prepared, we must also create...