Anything but Crumb-y
The end of the year always makes my fingers itch for something new, or something old to make new again. A few years ago, I was inspired by Josh Roman’s Instagram post where he was being adjusted by an Alexander…
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December playlist
Hello friends: just popping in to say hello and drop off a chilled out playlist for the holiday season. If you’d like something less contemporary, here’s the one from last year. I’ve just started reading Katherine May’s book Wintering, and…
November 2025 playlist: Anastasia Kobekina
The next series of playlists will highlight musicians I feel are doing interesting and important things, so each one will feature one or two artists exclusively. This month is all about Anastasia Kobekina, one of my favorite cellists ever. She…
Oof, guys…and October playlist(s)
This year is too much, my friends. I was really making strides—multiple books in progress, regular posting here, applying to doctoral programs, a few speaking engagements and workshops, and renewed inspiration to write and produce music. Starting with my mother’s…
September 2025 playlist
Here’s hoping we are not in “false fall” because I am ready for sweater weather and cozy times. Lots going on here; back soon! xo, em
August 2025 playlist
A little late, after some pretty dramatic travel delays. Note to self: maybe driving 16 hours straight twice in a week is…dumb?
July 2025 playlist
Sending peace and calm to anyone who needs it. Enjoy this serenity inducing playlist, dear friends.
New podcast! Loud and Wrong with Tamarack Arts fave Rachel Gawell Burns
One of the best things about having a podcast is being able to share my beloved friends and colleagues with the rest of the world. I can’t say that my life has been all smooth sailing, but the number of…
June 2025 playlist
Hoping to usher in some summer feelings with this playlist! I’m not normally someone who looks forward to summer, especially on the east coast with the mosquitoes, humidity, and infrastructure that was built for cooler weather. But this year has…
new podcast: panel discussion time!
In preparation for the course I’m putting together about time and texture, I thought I’d get together with some colleagues and see if we can distill the nuts and bolts of making music down to something—if not simple—at least more…