For Day 2 of my Improv Project, I took the exercise, "What note is next", (created/taught to me by Robert Dick, I forgot to credit him yesterday), and added another parameter, dynamics. Adding this second parameter made it much more complicated than I had anticipated, and I had a much harder time working with both … Continue reading Improv Project – Day 2
Summer Project – Improv Everyday
For the next month, I'm going to post one improvisation every day. There are a few reasons why I'm doing this: I have been focusing more on traditional repertoire recently and haven't been improvising as much; my traditional repertoire is a little stale and not quite at the level I want it to be; and … Continue reading Summer Project – Improv Everyday
New Recordings
Summer is truly upon us. It's the middle of June and today it's supposed to be 90+ with 80% humidity. I was not expecting this kind of weather for another month, and I sort of hoped it would skip us this year. I guess this is what I get for living near a swamp/on an … Continue reading New Recordings
Important Questions
I've just come back from a wonderful trip to Michigan where I got to play a recital and do some teaching in a few different settings. It was very exciting and wonderful and I learned a lot. I'd also like to thank everyone who made it so wonderful and gave me such awesome opportunities. THANK … Continue reading Important Questions
Michigan!
I'm watching the birds at my parent's bird feeder, even on this rainy day. I'm so excited to be home for a few days. I had a great time talking with some high schoolers yesterday, who asked me surprisingly thoughtful questions. I'm heading out to Ann Arbor today for a rehearsal with my lovely … Continue reading Michigan!
Anne Dearth Maker 