The meditation practice I do has three focuses: mindfulness of body, mindfulness of breath, and mindfulness of mind. As I practice meditation, I bring my attention to each of these ‘places’ – my mind, my breath, and my body. In…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What do these three have in common? I’ll give you a hint. They all refer to songs with the word SUN in the title. This summer SERI has a theme: songs that have SUN in the title. SERI is Small…
At Grace Notes Music Studio, I am planting seeds. And at the April music recitals, music will be in full bloom! Students are preparing a ton of joyful music to share in two performances at local senior living centers. The…
Next month, the Spring SERI class begins! SERI, which stands for Small Ensemble Reading Intensive, is a small group class I’ve developed and made available for saxophonists and clarinetists. My class is a SERIous opportunity to become a better musician!…
Last Summer I offered three different weeks of SERI classes. SERI stands for Small Ensemble Reading Intensive. Nine students attended those classes to their great satisfaction. Then in September through November, five students took part in the eight-week Fall SERI…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And also the most virus-filled time of the year too. Are you staying well during the holiday performance season? Flu Season Cold weather and lots of colds are common during the holiday…
My students are beginning to prepare for the Fall recital. Participants in the Weekly SERI class running from Sept 18 to Nov 6 will perform the 3-4 pieces they are learning. They will be fielding a quartet composed of 1…
“It’s fun to play in a small group. It helps you learn how to stay together better.” Julian “We played different genres of music. Each style focused on different [skills].” Maya “Swing is fun!” Daniel “I didn’t think I would…
“Plays Well With Others” applies to more than your behavior in Kindergarten. How about in a musical ensemble? Can you hear the other parts as well as your own? What is your volume level? Just because the music indicates fortissimo doesn’t…
Summer Jams So you’ve played your clarinet or saxophone for about a year and you’re hoping to get together and jam with your friends over the summer. Or maybe you’ve played longer than that and you’re looking for some other…
Here are a few tips on caring for your clarinet or saxophone that will enhance your playing experience. After all, when your horn is in tip-top playing condition you will have fun playing! Swipe Out Excess Moisture Clean your instrument…