The call from the church administrator came about 6 pm on Thursday night. As soon as the caller ID showed up, I knew I was going to be asked to play the organ: Kathy, I know it’s late, but can you play for a Tongan funeral tomorrow at 1 pm? In case you don’t know,… Read More A Tongan funeral
I follow a number of blogs about music — one of my favorite is “The Bulletproof Musician” written by Dr. Noa Kageyama at the Juilliard School, on overcoming stage fright, practicing, and other articles about performance anxiety. Dr Kageyama started the violin while a toddler and performed with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the famous violin teacher. Read… Read More Adult beginners