It was Easter morning a couple of weeks ago, and I drove to church at 6:30AM watching the sunrise, ready to play the Sunrise Service. I was really tired, but at the same time, I actually felt really…

Somewhere along the way within my years of teaching harp lessons and all sorts of classes, a theme has appeared between my students and me: listen, connect, reflect. 

I believe as musicians we use our ears…

I attended a choral concert the other weekend given by The Singers in St. Paul. I was blown away by their spirit, artistry, phrasing, musicality, intonation, and presentation. As an audience member hearing this beautiful music, I felt a large range of emotions like calm, joyous, peaceful, excited, and even nostalgic, too. I left the concert not necessarily remembering every note…

I teach a seminar class at St. Olaf College. As part of the intended learning outcomes I must teach about “living in community”. This season I have reflected a great deal on what this means within my own life. I have discovered that this means…