How to Celebrate When You Don’t Win
I’m addicted to the Great British Baking Show. I’ve watched every season we can access in the US, most of them more than…
Watch Your Speed!
I learned a valuable lesson at a vulnerable time, once. I was in graduate school, working on excerpts with my teacher and preparing…
Lights, Camera, Flute, Action!
I have a familiar feeling right now. It’s anticipation mixed with pride and stress and a hint of worry—a spicy mix! I have…
Running Scared
Let me tell the truth: I’m scared. I’m so excited to move back out into my world, to set up a schedule that…
Silver Linings and a Daily Routine
Just about a year ago, one week or so before the pandemic hit, I upgraded my flute. I’d been playing a Muramatsu from…
Reflections from the Couch
Tomorrow begins my sixth week of sheltering at home, doing my utmost to avoid contracting and spreading COVID-19, and I am feeling all…
Set in Stone
Last week I had a conversation with one of my high school flute students that went something like this: Me: I’m so glad…
Nerves of Steel
Yesterday, I found myself having a very familiar conversation with a young student who has a playing test in her band class today.…
Playing in a Weekend Warrior Orchestra
When it comes to orchestral playing, I am a weekend warrior. I think that I loved playing in an orchestra from the first…
