AUTUMN WINDS IN MAY - South Africa
Hello from the Southern Hemisphere! This marks my fifth visit to the campus of North West University in the city of Potchefstroom, South Africa.
BLUE TOOTH PEDAL - My new Page Turning Freedom
A modern grand piano features three pedals, each with very distinct abilities to change the sound of the piano. Being able to use these three pedals discerningly is an art form in itself.
GOING PLACES II - SoCal
This March I got to return to my old stomping grounds in Southern California. It was so good to reconnect with friends and to visit new places!
CHINA AND LONDON - Around the world in 14 days
February has been a very engaging month for me so far filled with concert, festival and new opportunities.
MUSIC FESTIVALS - Lessons in Music and Lessons for Life
Having recently returned from my 11th annual chamber music festival in Kaufbeuren, I realized again how important the role of music festivals for young musician really is.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Two of my favorite cocktails
The Holidays are such a festive time with lots of fabulous receptions, parties and events. I love cocktails this time of year. Let me share two of my all time faves with you.
GOING PLACES - Twice around the World in 6 Months
Recently I got invited to come to China to perform, adjudicate and teach in December. This marks the second tour to China this season, which is shaping into a particularly exciting and busy one.
What to wear on stage
“How do you get to Carnegie Hall? - Practice, practice, practice!”
There is a lot of truth to this famous joke, but being a musician is not all about practice. Some aspects of our lives as musicians are seemingly unimportant and definitely less talked about. One of them is the question of what to wear on stage.
