Monday Byres — November 3, 2014 Where are you in the arts ecosystem? The term "arts ecosystem" refers to the big picture view of how the arts function structurally and economically in a culture or specific community. For one big picture overview of the live performing...
MONDAY BYTES — August 25, 2014 My good friend Florrie reminded me recently that with "art music" concerts — just like the visual arts —not everyone "gets it." It's easy for musicians to lose sight of this, and to think that when it comes to appreciating music there's...
MONDAY BYTES - February 4, 2013 Clutter: many of us are drowning in it! There's the clutter of our closets, our desktops, our "to do" lists — as well as the clutter of our thinking. During my recent home renovation project, I packed up all the books and paraphernalia...
MONDAY BYTES - September 10, 2012 My friend John Steinmetz reminded me recently—thank you, John!—about how changing your perspective can completely change your reality. John wrote that his "A-HA" moment with networking happened at a conference, observing someone...
MONDAY BYTES - November 7, 2011 Recently, my friend and inspiring composer/bassoonist/thinker John Steinmetz sent me this great email. I'd been writing to him about teaching and he sent me this terrific advice wrapped in a great example. Thanks, John! Here's what he...
