9mm Piccolo Player – Higher, Softer, and In tune?
Many players cringe at the thought of having to play piccolo in an ensemble, having to manage the challenging solos and the extreme…
A Bird’s Eye View of “TWEET” for solo piccolo by Daniel Dorff
ORIGIN OF THE COMMISSION The piccoloist Lois Herbine lives near me in the suburbs of Philadelphia, but we never met until the…
Practice Tips in Style : Jolene Harju Madewell’s Practice Room Revelations
I came across Jolene Harju Madewell’s blog about 4 months ago. I was immediately taken by her playful approach to such a serious…
Deep Practice – Memorization Tips for the 21st Century Musician
What is “Deep Practice”? Many people have names for an awakened state of awareness during practice. I’ve coined this term as a homage…
3 Basics of Beautiful Piccolo Playing by Dr. Therese Wacker
Sound: In order to play any instrument well it is important that one have a beautiful sound. Just because the piccolo is a…
Helen’s Highly Recommended Books for Confident Performance
Compiled by Helen Spielman, Performance Anxiety Coach PerformConfidently.com PDF Print version Performance Anxiety: A Workbook for Actors, Singers, Dancers, and Anyone…
February Feature – The Piccolo
THE PICCOLO This month features all things piccolo from some informal interviews with some good friends to a list of resources
My Battle with Anxiety
With our newsletter focusing on anxiety this month I thought that I might share a few thoughts with the readers about my own…
Incorporating Yoga into your Musical Life
Yoga History Yoga in sanskrit, traditionally means to unite or bind. Derived from the verb to “yoke” It isn’t clear how old yoga…
