New Photos

Filed in General, Performance, Violin on June 20, 2006 at 12:31 am

For those of you interested in pictures, I have now two new additions to the Gallery. I have included photos of Performance Memories, and of Life at Home and Studio.
So, come visit my Gallery, and catch a glimpse of some of the important things in my life…

Practice, Practice!

Filed in Inspiration, Performance, Reviews, Student Reminders, Technique, Violin on June 17, 2006 at 2:59 pm

Today, I came across a wonderful article by Laurie Niles (but, then, she always writes beautiful articles!), about her “revelation” at the Colorado Suzuki Institute.
“We were watching the recital hour…when about 35 students came to the stage to receive an award.” These students had made a pledge to practice every day for a year!! Afterwards, [...]

Thought for the Day

Filed in History, Humor, Inspiration, Performance, Thought for the Day, Violin on June 6, 2006 at 10:06 pm

“I am not handsome, but when women hear me play, they come crawling to my feet.”
-Niccolò Paganini
(Hm. I wonder why?…)
By the way, in honor of this, the 6th day of the 6th month of the 6th year of the new millennium… Did you know that Paganini’s playing and technichal finesse were so [...]