Focus: Part 1
Focus, Part 1 I was living in New York City, playing in a stipend supported semi-pro orchestra on $700 a...
The Switch
The Switch It took nearly 6 years of preparation and behind the scenes negotiation for the orchestra I played with...
How playing music builds power and self-esteem
How playing music builds power and self-esteem There are very few activities human beings pursue that build personal power and...
When does music become a healing force?
When does music become a healing force? In some acupuncture traditions, the body’s natural state is one of wholeness and...
A Search for Balance
A Search for Balance A full-time symphony job brings its own unique set of challenges. In the orchestra I played...
Do the Thing, Get the Power!
Do the Thing, Get the Power! When I played in a symphony full time, the Canadian Brass were visiting artists...
What is spiritual rhythm?
What is spiritual rhythm? The great Kriya Yoga Master, Swami Sri Yukteswar once shared, ‘When a human being takes an...
Got soul?
Mastering an Instrument: Does Your Playing Share Soul Energy? In one of my independent study projects as a graduate student...
An Awakening
An Awakening Looking back, it’s clearly the most pivotal moment of my life as a human being, and as a...