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Cellomas Mania and Teaching Tour Fandango!
Aah yes, yet another ghastly poster frame, courtesy of Blogger. Sigh.
This year’s Cellomas celebration!
Greetings, CelloFamily! I thought that it might be cool to make a little video card with pictures of the amazing cellists, friends of the blog, and rowdy band of supporters that have made these past 4 years so fantastic. I’d…
Just a thought
I’ve noticed that many of my students who are ready to start teaching hesitate, citing lack of experience. Part of the issue is that they associate teaching with taking payment (insert hilarious comment here), and feel they have no right…
Reminder!
Just a quick reminder for my New York peeps. I’ll be around tomorrow to give a little workshop, featuring the amazing Mike. Details here: I’d love to see you! New post to come within a few days. Many stick figures…
The quiet blogosphere: an anti-lament
Like many blogs, this little slice of the interwebs has been quieter than usual. I am in the lucky position to actually know many of the music bloggers I recommend here and follow over on Twitter, and save a few,…
Mendelssohn vs. Me, round 3: rusty!
….in which she begins to develop a neurosis about her hair as it appears from the side. Sigh. I really should just flat iron my hair every day to avoid these calamities. God help me if Nathan or Frankie at…
“why”
One of the things I never get asked that my adult beginners always get asked is why they play the cello. Depending on the company, the primrose path can lead to some pretty ugly places. Try not to feel put-upon. Look at this guy. Some…
Free Master Class in New York!
Hey New Yorkers (and other hardy Tri-Staters): I’m going to be giving a master class in SoHo on Sunday, November 14th. The flyer (click to enlarge and download) lists a 4:00 start time, but that may move an hour or…
Mendelssohn vs. Me, round 2: punchy tuner edition
Let’s do this.