I am someone who has a lot to say……….except when I need to say something that is deep seeded. For instance, I was at my brothers wedding last weekend, and I don’t believe that I told him that I loved him while I was there………good going, Amy.
So instead, I have decided to write a composition [...]
Alas…………..I’m preparing for an orchestra audition. It’s been a while since I have done this and am finding that I’m having to get my brain in gear. I’ve been greatly distracted in my pract…….oooo……oooo……how hard would it be to attach a starbucks cup holder to my baby grand piano?…….um……..sorry……practicing. If you are anything like me, [...]
As you can see, I’ve been dealing with high anxiety surrounding musical instrument care. It really started a few months ago, when I opened my violin case to find that one of my bows had broken in half………..by itself……..without any warning signs. I still don’t know what to make of that. So, here it [...]
As if we thought it couldn’t be done……. Here is a very original take on Britney Spears, “Toxic.” Notice the Mel Brooks, “Young Frankenstein” violin solo in the intro……..what do you think that the musicians are saying by including it?
Last night, I had a flash back to the worst orchestra practice I had ever participated in. It was a youth orchestra practice—surprised? The staff had just hired a conductor fresh out of Germany—he had a great resume……….. but had never worked with kids before. For this post, I’ll call him “Joey” to not [...]
Ever since my parents bought my violin (it’s age is cir. 1840), I have been nervous. Nervous that I might do something to end the life of this prized possession. Periodically, I will look through a Shar catalog, looking for music supplies and find new and improved mounts purposed so that you can hang your [...]
The doctor is in the houuuuusssse…………. So are you? Are you a music snob? —-Huh. What’s that? Well—let me tell you. Today may be your day of discovery. I have a small test I want you to take below……it’s based on a point system. So add up the points…and find your “Snob” number.
So Here it [...]
As you can imagine, the White House has their own crew of musicians. They are called, “The Presidents Own.” To audition with the group, you join the Marines— the division is the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 5511 (Member, U.S. Marine Band).
If you are interested in auditioning, go this the following link and learn about [...]
I’ve been doing some research. I wanted to find out if /how musicians were holding up under the recession. Being that many music companies are cutting salaries and positions, I found that those with the free-lance mentality may be a little better off. Here’s why:
1. They Diversify Income Streams—Freelancers are constantly thinking about how to [...]
Let’s face it…..musicians are mobile creatures……are we not? I was on the JetBlue website yesterday and saw that they had some cheeeeeep rates. Like $29.00. I was really surprised to see the low rates and thought that it was worth sharing–I don’t know about you but I am all about cheap airfare.
Here is a [...]
