Advice From Your Accompanist
On the heels of my last blog, I’ve been meaning to write down the sort of advice that I learned from some of the best, and advice that some of you already know. As an accompanist and musical director, these are the things that make me cringe for you if you miss them...
I’m Possible
Watch this video from Jeremy Cowart if you've ever had a struggle or a dream: I'm Possible
My Dad Can Beat Up Your Dad
Where have all the good men gone And where are all the gods? Where's the street-wise Hercules To fight the rising odds? Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed? Some people say that Mother's Day and Father's Day were created by greeting card companies....
You Don’t Bring Me Flowers; You Don’t Sing Me Love Songs
For those of you who coerced me into this blogging thing, my apologies for only getting around to it every few months. It seems that I’m most compelled to rise above my hectic schedule to write something lately only at New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s (Singles...
Every Time I Turn Around
You know what? Today didn't start out very well. It started out with chipmunk damage to my car. What can be more ridiculous than that? In fact this year hasn't started out very well. It has been stressful, to say the least, trying to get used to a new job with...
I Want Your Audition, Not Your Drama
I spent another lonnnnng day at the Holly for our summer show auditions. I say it was long, but there was not a bad audition in the bunch. As someone who sits on the other side of the stage/table, please allow me to offer advice, comfort, warnings, etc. These are some...
Who is my Valentine?
In the spirit of keeping up with this blog on Valentine's Day, I'll just say a few words: Love is people at work who do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but, rather, in humility value others above themselves, not looking to their own interests but each...
Something That Matters
Tonight I had a frustrating (and still somehow fulfilling) conversation with a musician friend about the difficulties of our vocation, performing arts. It’s not a new problem, not a new story. We don’t even think about being able to retire someday because we are just...
It Was A Very Good Year
This year is different, and although I’m not sure I can explain why I’m compelled to talk about it anyway. Usually at this time of the evening on December 31, I’m counting down the hours until I can sweep the old year out the door and welcome in the new year. ...
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