End of Summer

Yes, I know it's approaching the end of October, but this fall has felt like a long continuation of summer to me.  It hasn't actually gotten that cold yet, and I'm still picking up my weekly produce box from the CSA I participate in.  But now, it's been consistently sweater weather for the last week, … Continue reading End of Summer

Practicing

Practicing is hard for me when I don't have a specific goal.  I don't have lessons every couple weeks anymore, and thus no deadlines for learning etudes or pieces.  I've had a few gigs here and there, nothing too exciting, and also nothing difficult enough to require any practice time beyond warming up.  Despite this, … Continue reading Practicing

Listening

This month I've been focusing on listening more.  And not simply having music playing, but really paying attention, conscientious listening.  Listening to the things I like and new things, help me figure out where I'm at in this crazy musical journey.  It's my way to check in and see what's changed and what hasn't. Here's … Continue reading Listening

September Updates

This month is a planning month.  I'm trying to get a couple different projects moving forward that will happen this winter and next spring, and because of that, I  don't have a lot going on for this month.  This month is mostly just random gigs, not a whole lot of interesting new music or flute … Continue reading September Updates