Monthly Archives: April 2010

WMMN-TV Presents: Recital Video!

I was very pleased with how my recital went on Wednesday! What I am less pleased with is how tedious the task of editing video is… but I do it for you, music nerds! If that’s not love, what is? … Continue reading

Posted in 21st century, 30 Days, classical, composition, concerts, contemporary classical, contemporary classical music, contemporary music, music, Piano, Recital April 28 2010 | 1 Comment

Miss Music Nerd's Musical Monkey Mind!

A mind is a terrible thing. Perhaps you’ve heard of the concept of Monkey Mind. Even if you didn’t already know the term, I’m sure you’re familiar with the experience it refers to. It’s a very human thing, to have … Continue reading

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Miss Music Nerd in Concert!

I’ve been slaving over a hot piano quite a bit more than usual lately! I’d like to say it’s due to a frenzy of inspiration, but truthfully, it has more to do with perspiration – if you’re a perfectionist/procrastinator like … Continue reading

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Tchaikovsky in the Concert Hall and on the Runway!

If I were an old-school classical music critic, I might say that an event like the Boston Symphony‘s Project Tchaikovsky was just the latest in a string of desperate attempts by orchestra marketing folks to hype classical music to a … Continue reading

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Project Tchaikovsky: Music and Fashion, Together Again! (What Am I Gonna Wear?!)

Confession time: for a professional classical musician, I don’t have a very impressive CD collection. When fellow music nerds start discussing questions of who made the best recording of such-and-such a piece, my first impulse is to change the subject … Continue reading

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Happy Easter Monday, Music Nerds!

Well, I did it! I got through my first Holy Week and Easter in my new organist-choir director position! Feel free to share this badge of honor with any church musicians, clergy, altar guild members, church office workers, etc., that … Continue reading

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