It’s ironic how the fear of failure often acts as the greatest roadblock to success. How out of a desire to play correctly we play safely; and how the disbelief we have in ourselves and our fear of not being good enough, like a self-fulfilling prophecy, leads us to fail and not be good enough; and how in failing we prove to ourselves, because of fear and doubt, that we’re not good enough and then never take the necessary risks or let go of the constraints, the tension, the old, unhelpful habits to realize excellence and be excellent -- flawless, fearless, and phenomenal.
Read MoreMusic, Musings, & Me
Are you a musician that should be practicing? Are you in between practice sessions or rehearsals and just need to unwind and let your mind wander? Or do you just need a swift kick in the pants to inspire you? Well, sometimes you need to stop procrastinating, stop dodging and just face the music, literally.
Devon & Burgani: The Boutique Experience
Through what I can only describe as a serendipitous series of events I discovered or was lead to a brand of instruments unknown to me prior that have indeed exceeded my expectations and offer me a chance to redefine, curate, and hone my musical voice. They are Devon & Burgani.
Read MoreReed Quest: Pilgerstorfer "Dolce"
As I go deeper on this quest for the holy grail of reeds, I’m discovering, learning, and growing - making conscious decisions about the sound I want to produce and the way I want to produce it. The journey continues…
Read MoreFor whom dreams are allowed
"How much greatness has been lost because too few in power, in a position to create change, knew where to look or were too scared to take a chance and risk their own reputation on someone deemed “other,” outside of the checked boxes that our system’s rubric has arbitrarily created out of fear, a desire to exclude, an inability to see potential in the dark corners of the world based on fear and a quiet nagging of possible inferiority?"
Read MoreA Year in Review: My first year in Dublin
"This year has proven to be one of many revelations, a cementing of truths, the revising of ideas, and reconceptualizing of concepts. It’s been heady, busy, and filled with teachable moments, learning experiences, and awesome, positive light."
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