Birch Creek Wind Ensemble Retreat 2022
This summer I went to band camp! We attended the Birch Creek Wind Ensemble Retreat in Door County, Wisconsin. It was a fun learning experience and a chance to get away for several days....
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Episode 8: Learning to Practice
Musicians are constantly told to go practice. But what does that really mean? We’re not always shown how to practice. There are methods and techniques for practicing that will help you achieve your goals.
Episode 7: The I Word
Many people in the arts are no stranger to self-doubt and impostor syndrome. In this episode, I talk about what imposter syndrome is, what some of the causes are for me, and how I’m...
Episode 3: My Composing Process
Here are some things I’ve learned about the composing process and how it applies to me. Topics include: what I didn’t learn in college, inspiration, bad first drafts, how composers write, and how I’m...