I'm not going to take the time to go over all my thoughts on the subject. But, I would like to bring to you one facet of my overall conclusion that I could do something about: people don't listen as much anymore.
As I write this, we are in the middle of a shutdown of schools and businesses because of COVID-19. I’ve been sending video messages to my students and fellow teachers while we’re all trying to maintain a sense of normalcy. I thought I would share them here as well.
There are so many great books about being a musician, being an artist, or the music business! This list will be updated periodically, so check back when you’re making your reading list for the year.
In the bustle to get instruments put away and get out the door to the next class or to the bus, two classmates accidentally switch cases. When instrument cases are identical, how can you quickly tell them apart?