Apr 19, 20162 minThe "Elephant" In the Room - Traveling with IvoryWell-Rounded Musician In 2011 I had the pleasure of traveling overseas to perform with an ensemble. Not only was I incredibly fortunate...
Dec 15, 20153 minHow to Fail ForwardProfitalist, Olivia Gregory Well-Rounded Musician Many students, myself included, have been fortunate enough to have numerous positive...
Oct 20, 20155 minFinding Gigs - Get StartedI had a terrific affirming conversation the other day after I ran into a fellow bassoon student at Eastman. He asked me, "How do I get...
Aug 25, 20153 minSay It Out LoudI’m a big fan of Angela Myles Beeching’s Monday Bytes Blog. Recently she posted Seth on Fear, drawing from another writer, Seth Godin...
Aug 4, 20152 minAllowing Time AwayI believe most musicians struggle with work/life balance issues. Balancing practice/preparation, managing time, preparing for auditions,...