College
10 Summer Projects for Musicians
In academia, whether you’re a student, staff, or faculty member, many of us yearn for the summer. It always seems so far away and we’re so excited to finally have a break from writing or grading papers, rigorously practicing for scale exams, juries, and other final performances, and working on other school-related assignments. Then summer hits and we are….…
Read MoreShort Summer Music Festivals in 2024
There’s no doubt that attending a summer festival can be beneficial for your career. It allows you to meet musicians from across the world, expand your knowledge of solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire, experience a new place, learn from some of the industry’s best, stay active in music throughout the summer, and enhance your C.V..…
Read MoreMusic in College: Types of Music Degrees and What You Can Do with a Music Degree
Over the years I’ve been asked countless times “what exactlyyy can you do with a music degree?” by students, friends, and family members. With college applications due in a few short weeks, I figured it was a good time to write a blog about the different types of music degrees and all the possible job opportunities. Types of Music…
Read MoreCreating a Semester Practice Plan
I’ve had the idea to write a quick blog on the importance of creating a semester practice plan for a while, and what better time to write it than the start of the semester! I imagine you’ve heard a lot of what I’ll suggest before, but I hope this serves as a reminder and motivator…
Read MoreWhere to Find Flute Repertoire
I don’t know about you, but I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent digging for new repertoire to play. At first I had no idea where I should even start looking. But what I’ve learned along the way is that though finding and choosing repertoire can be challenging, it can also be exciting…
Read MoreCultivating Gratitude as a Daily Practice in Your Studio
It felt appropriate to write and release this blog today (considering Thanksgiving is tomorrow!), but thankfulness shouldn’t be something we only celebrate in November. Gratitude should be our lifestyle, and it should be something we teach our students as well. Encouraging our students to reflect on what they are thankful for has numerous benefits, and the…
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