Dallas to Atlanta, or how PMS saved my life.
On the last leg of my drive from TX to GA, I encountered a tornado-laden lightningfest of a storm that had me alternately tailgating the semi in front of me to keep track of where I was, crying, and generally freaking out. And crying some more. I was really scared. The tornado passed around me, […]
Arlington, part 2
What a day. Hot, windy, and full of cello stuff. Oh, and a train that slowly went back and forth in front of me for about 10 minutes. First off, I went to the Waffle House and had, well, a waffle. It was good, and kept me sustained through a lesson Dr. Morrow invited me […]
Arlington, part 1
Austin
Once again, JetBlue comes through in the clutch. Not only were they friendly and helpful, but they thought it would be safer to just take the flight case off and seat my cello next to me in the cabin. The TSA people were also amazing and made me feel like I was a regular passenger […]
road tunes
Hey there! In preparation for my teaching tour of road tripping cello-y goodness, I am in need of some fresh tunes for the ol’ iPod. So please, pretty please, would you recommend songs, iMixes, or even whole albums you think would do me well on the 10 hour drives between cities? I have about $200 […]
getting ready for a master class or one-off
I don’t know that I ever really got the most out of the master classes I participated in. I might have gotten marginally more out of the one or two-off lessons I had with visiting artists, but as I frequently point out: I was a less than ideal student. I just didn’t know how to […]
Though they are high in fiber
***Anyone interested in information on the Southern teaching tour, read these posts! *** I’m not sure if it’s an LA phenomenon or if I am just some sort of magnet for silliness, but the past few months have shown me some outrageous behavior from students and parents. I’ve had to stand up against bullies who […]
Atlanta Master Class
March 1st, more details here, if you check out the Calendar section. Many many thanks to Church of the Redeemer, Kim, Ana, and the entire Atlanta Cello Project. EDIT: Enrollment to participate in the Atlanta Master Class is now CLOSED! You can still sign up to attend or to have a private lesson on the […]
Texas hospitality
The esteemed and lovely Dr. Elizabeth Morrow has extended the facilities of the University of Texas, Arlington for the 2nd stop on my little tour. Some of you may know her through the Texas Cello Academy or the thoughtful writings in AST Journal, or simply by her stellar reputation both as an educator and as […]
Should you participate in a Master Class?
I’ve never really gotten into the term “Master Class”. First off, it just sounds scary. Second, it usually is scary! And yet, it is a valuable part of the pre-professional and college level experience, fear and all. I like the idea of giving my adult students some of that conservatory-style foundation, with a slightly different […]
