Enjoying the drudgery
Sometimes a piece reaches that in-between stage where it can truthfully claim almost all the right notes, correct timing, and a decent set of dynamics. And there the piece languishes, …
Motivated by the Beat: Spin Class and Harp Practice
I’ve been trying out spin classes this past year.
Spinning. You know – as in indoor cycling?
One of my harp students in responsible. She invited me, attended along with me, suggested …
If At First (You Feel Like) You Don’t Succeed…
The room swirled with girls in cute dresses and guys in slacks and suspenders: tennis-shoed young people dancing to the sounds of jazz. Last night I went swing dancing with …
Tips for Winter Practicing
Minnesota winters are nothing new to me. Over the years I’ve become increasingly adept at gunning the car engine in order to build up the necessary momentum to get up …
Practice Tips: 6 essentials for every practice space
Have you ever not started a practice session simply because you know it will take some time to assemble the necessary tools, books, or information? Sometimes the work involved in …