In his book “Music and the Flute” Thomas Nyfenger quoted another master flutist, Julius Baker, who said this about slow, deliberate practice: “If you never make a mistake, you’ll never…
Tag: repertoire
Here are some typical students who come to me: Adult beginner, age 50, who has never sung in public but would like to learn to sing better for her community…
‘Tis the season for high school musicals here in the suburban Washington DC area. I have students right now rehearsing or performing in “The Drowsy Chaperone”, “Cabaret”, “Les Miserables (School…
Last year, one of my very bright students asked me this: I was looking at the [a school of music] website and they said they look for talent and not…
As a teacher of teens I have to work somewhat cooperatively with the students’ choral directors, musical theatre directors, and various other coaches. I had a situation today that got…
I judged college junior women and college senior men today. I will write a few random notes here. Please ask other people what your “starter piece” should be. A lot…