Currently seeking new piano, saxophone, and composition students!
This is a quick shout out to all of my NYC friends and colleagues. I’m currently in the process of building a roster of piano, saxophone, and composition students, and …
The Identity Crisis Hip-Hop Blowout @ The Shrine this week!
The Identity Crisis will be performing in Harlem this Friday, February 25 at 10pm. We’re very excited to have two special guests, the rappers Vision and Akir Plan, joining us …
Today is Phil Collins Day and how come I wasn’t invited?
Here’s more about this incredibly special event. http://gothamist.com/2011/02/11/celebrate_phil_collins_day_with_a_p.php Su-su-sudio!
Principles of Ensemble Leadership Part 2: Rehearsal Scheduling
Welcome to part two of my ongoing discussion regarding how to be an effective band leader. I’m very pleased with the response that I got from the first article on …
Principles of Ensemble Leadership: Part 1
I’ve decided to finally write a little bit more than usual. January has been sort of a slow month, and I’ve had the idea for a while now to write …
Looking forward in 2011, and a little look back at 2010
The first week of 2011 is almost over and it’s gotten off to a good start! I’m looking forward to The Identity Crisis performance this Sunday, January 9th at DROM. …
Happy holidays, Happy New Year, and news from The Identity Crisis!
Holiday greetings and warm wishes from New Hampshire! It’s been snowing a little bit here and there for the past couple of days, so it’s looking like we’re going to …
I’ll just come out and say it…I love Italy!
Greetings from Rome. Ian Cook, Shayna Steele, and I have been here since Monday after an amazing performance with the full 17 piece Bjorkestra with Dave Douglas in Milan. We …
The Bjorkestra with Dave Douglas in Milan, Italy, December 5, and Italy tour
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I’m up here in NH having a respite from NYC craziness and spending time with my family and New England friends. Nothing says Thanksgiving like a good …
Panel Discussion: “Ambitious Art Projects and How to Make Them Happen: Four Artists’ Stories”
The NYFA Boot Camp Festival is happening full force this week, and I’m going to be participating in a panel discussion that promises to be enlightening and informative. This event …