How should you organize your music library? We've all been there, searching through countless binders and folders to find that one piece of music you know you have somewhere. It isn't fun. And let's be honest, taking years' worth of music and knowing where everything is seems daunting. Who would even know where to start? And isn't...
Technology is so COOL. With advancements in technology, it is becoming increasingly popular to digitize our music world. As musicians, this can triple our productivity! So let's jump right into it. Here are the top 5 apps that I use on a daily basis as a musician....
I love the creative process. I love how art can be unpredictably and spontaneously beautiful. But the songwriting process is not always glamorous, especially when you’re in a time crunch. George Floyd was murdered on a Monday, and the following Thursday I was supposed to record "It Is Well" for a church service that Sunday. The problem...
[vc_row use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" center_bck_image="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]I have been spending nearly every day at the beach. I ride my bike 5 miles to the white sand, kick off my flip flops, and run to the shore. Some people like suntanning or listening to the water, but my favorite thing to do is swim. No matter how cold the water is, I...
With a single click, I have submitted my final assignment of my undergraduate degree. I can’t believe it’s all over; research, studying, and practicing are all things I will now do out of free will instead of obligation. There are no more hoops to jump through. That diploma is mine, I can practically taste it! But...
When I was a little girl, I thought the baton was actually a magic wand because whenever a music director would wave it, magic began filling my ears. It was enchanting; they had not one instrument, but all the instruments in their control just by waving their arms. I was fortunate enough to join a Youth Symphony Orchestra when...