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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

While practicing music, I mentally take note of areas that sound good, passages that sound OK, and passages that need more work. I try my...

“French” My Horn Please!

On semantics and political correctness. The French Horn (or "Horn") is an instrument used in Western classical music settings, and these days is also featured...

The Dilemma of Performance Paranoia

Mind over matters. Occasionally I have internal struggles with my 'chops' and how they are feeling. When this happens, it always ends up as a...

Opposites Attract: Thinking about a Balanced Approach

A balanced approach to practicing. For years I used to beat my face with endless blasting and loud dynamic drills in the hopes to gain...

Top Ten List: Who’s the New Guy?!

- too many faux pas can ruin you. My Top-Ten List of "Rookie" Mistakes: Loud practicing. Audition excerpts and concertos. Practicing a colleague's solo. Showing...

Physician, Heal Thyself: Part I – Metronomes

Metronomes can help or hurt depending on how they are used. As a computer geek and musician I am fascinated with new technology and I...