Monthly Archives: March 2011

Why you should perform

But actually, doing what other people expect you to is what’s overrated. The external rewards for pursuing a dream may or may not arrive, but regardless, you should feel proud of doing so. The first steps are more important than … Continue reading

Making changes

After giving a house concert in Seattle a few weeks ago (big thanks to Rich for hosting!), once of the audience members said to me, “that Bach suite must have taken forever to learn.” I’ve written about my experience learning … Continue reading

See you next week

I’ve been sick with flu and now bronchitis for more than a week now, and although I started writing my post for this week, I don’t have the energy to give it all the thought it deserves. So here are … Continue reading

Casals and the Art of Interpretation

I read “Casals and the Art of Interpretation by David Blum around the time I started this blog and have been meaning to write about it ever since. It’s a treasure-trove of wisdom about music, and also paints a lively … Continue reading