As a typical “multi-tasker,” I listen to audiobooks and podcasts all the time, occasionally read a book or shared Facebook article on my phone and try to catch the headlines of the New York Times on their website, but very rarely do I take the time to sit down and read an actual book. I love Read more
Fear not Gals With Goals readers! I haven’t given up on my August goal, I’ve simply been in Washington, D.C. for the National Flute Associations Annual Convention! After two rehearsals on Wednesday, I traveled to D.C. on Thursday with my teacher, Alison Brown Sincoff and the Ohio University Flute Choir to perform on a combined Read more
I continued my August goal this week with Bonnie Blanchard’s second book, Making Music and Having A Blast! A Guide For All Music Students. More than anything else, I’m hoping that my students will benefit from this month’s blog posts and Bonnie’s helpful tips! If you are about to begin private music lessons, take note! These tips are Read more
In Making Music and Having a Blast, A Guide For All Music Students, Bonnie Blanchard gives some really great advice regarding performance. Here’s a brief summary of those ideas. All musicians have been there…your heart is beating out of your chest, you feel like you can’t catch your breath, your hands are sweaty, you’re getting Read more