Tales of teaching, performing, step-parenting, cooking, and being human catalogued with humor and grace.
Being a freelance musician is wild. I have mentioned this before! There are pros and cons to freelancing, subbing, and playing in multiple groups, but
Being a freelance musician is wild. Currently, I sub in a number of groups in a number of cities in Southeast Georgia and in Florida.
Diversify your income streams- no matter what. This is a sign of strength, good planning, and flexibility. Diversifying is Crucial Volatile. If I had to
Success may not look like it looks for your teachers, for your colleagues, or for anyone else- it’s unique to you! Success and Expectations Picture
Be your best on and off the stage by being personable, professional, and kind. The personal/soft skills needed are broader and more important than you
Last week we discussed how musicians are not just one thing and I mentioned how physical and demanding a career as a professional musician is.
Recently, I had a conversation with a fellow professional musician about music school not preparing music students for the real music world. In some cases,
Are You a Teacher? This past spring (2024) I was subbing as a sectional coach for the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra. A young student asked
I’m still on the tree of a music career, just hanging out on a different branch at the beach. A few years ago, I wrote
Timeline, Impact, and Pandemic Fatigue We are now eleven months in. The USA has the highest death toll of any country, and each day more