FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Music is all about continuing education. One can never truly master such a vast and ever-changing subject. On a daily basis, I sit down and go over the basics, the warm-ups. Then, I will meet with an other musician and we share what we know. Often times I will contact my professors from college to ask them advice on performance, teaching etc. But, most probably the best way to stay up on the latest developments is to go out there and check out what other performers are doing. I regularly attend local venues to see what is going on in the local music scene. At times, I will play open-mic events and speak with or jam with the other musicians of the evening. Another invaluable resource is calling my previous private instructors. Since they taught me and the community of local teachers is full of wisdom, I will often contact them and ask about different teaching techniques. The most important thing to know about music is that you never stop being a student. Even the most incredible prodigies have to practice and be a pupil of an elder at one time or another. I truly enjoy learning from others and, in fact, I learn from my students. Each individual has something to offer and it's keeping in touch with your musical community that keeps one getting better all the time.