Author: Stanley
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The Quotable Miles
I once went to a Miles Davis concert when I was 17, where I met all of the musicians, except him. I was too intimidated by him. But I love his playing, and I love the creative drive that he somehow challenged us all to strive for. Like my other quote posts, this one has…
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Practice big for piccolo: the 2-for-1 strategy
In 1991, I was a member of the National Repertory Orchestra. My roommate was a dear friend––the late Ryan Anthony, of Canadian Brass and Dallas Symphony Orchestra fame. He was perhaps 22 at the time, and was very youthful in his whole outlook on life and the trumpet. He had already played Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto…
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Happy birthday, Walter Holy!
I received a message this morning from my teacher, Friedemann Immer, the great German baroque trumpeter. He pointed out that today was HIS teacher’s birthday. Walter Holy would have been 100 years old today. Holy was ground-breaking in that he was the first to really play on the valveless baroque trumpet in modern times. Trained…
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Quotes about Historic Accuracy
History is always written wrong, and so always needs to be rewritten. ––– George Santayana, Spanish-born American philosopher, essayist, poet and novelist The ear was not yet ready for old harpsichords. True, there were neglected historic harpsichords and old organs, although most of them were not in good order. Gradually you discovered, with little shocks,…
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Make a trifold mirror for your studio!
Most teachers have a mirror on their wall, so that their students can look at themselves when playing. But would you like to offer up a side view to your students? If so, you would need a trifold mirror. If you shop for one on the Internet, already made, you are looking at about $800-900.…
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Focus on women quotes
I am a woman with thoughts and questions and sh*t to say. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story – I will. ––– Amy Schumer, comedian Some women choose to follow men, and some choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go,…