There is a season…
There have been times in my life when things were difficult and others when they were easy. In different periods of your life and even...
Get It and Use It
It is one thing to get it and another to use it. We all enjoy gathering knowledge. The power lies in its application. In this information...
Being Here - Being present in every situation
In the film and novel Being There (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Being_There), Chance the Gardener has lived a simple life gardening for...
Oil in the family: using essential oils to support teaching, learning and performing
I use essential oils to support physical and mental function for myself as well as to enhance my student’s experience in lessons. The...
3 Simple Ways to Master Musical Challenges
I have used the following approach in my practice over the years and have seen many students get quick results the same way. There seems...
Private Lessons?
There is an explosion of information and interesting content on the internet today including articles, instructional videos, all kinds of...
Motivating Students / Ourselves
In a recent conversation with a couple of friends, who are educators, the topic of motivation came up. There were a variety of factors...
Mowing the Lawn & Other “Mundane” Activities
I just finished mowing the lawn! I perform this ritual about once a week during the growing season. Years ago, one of my students asked...
Mastering Transitions
As we prepare for performances, interviews, speeches or any other “event” in life, it is important to replicate, as accurately as you...
Understanding Polyrhythms
Polyrhythms have been used by composers, improvisers and within various cultures since we expressed ourselves through music. They are the...
