Music PLN launch!

Joe Pisano from MusTech.net is launching a new professional learning network for musicians, and I’m proud to be a part of the launch team! Public invites will be coming shortly–check out the link below for more information:...

Adventures in Student Teaching no. 543

A friend of mine from my student teacher training program at DePaul once told me a painfully funny (to me, at least) story from his middle school student teaching days: A bassoonist by trade, this student teacher had been assigned to strong music program in a very...

Year of Collaborative Music

The International Society of Bassists is a partner organization in the Music Teachers National Association’s (MTNA) “Year of Collaborative Music.” From March, 2010 through March, 2011, we will be encouraging ISB members to present concerts and events...

Music school!

Here’s an awesome (and all-too-accurate) video of a typical music major as portrayed by animated computer dudes. This is a very common drama played out in music schools everywhere! Thanks to John Floeter for sending me this.

Less is More

I don’t write a lot anymore about what I’m up to musically ever since making the transition from full-time classical music freelancer to high school orchestra director (a role that I actually derive much more professional and musical satisfaction from),...