I’m a classically trained percussionist – so why didn’t I try harder for an orchestral career? Here’s my answer to that question. What have YOU failed at…or at least, decided was not for you?
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Drums and Comedy
Confessions of a Failed Orchestral Musician
Whoa…I’m Halfway There! Celebrating 50 Days of Vlogging
Yes, I did make a Living on a Prayer parody. Don’t worry – it’s short. Thanks to everyone who’s been tuning in, and if there’s anything you’d especially like to hear me play, please send me your requests!
Read moreNew Song – Dick is Abundant and Low Value
I wrote this song a few years ago based on an article by Alana Massey and another one by Reina Gattuso. Don’t listen to it if you don’t want to hear me say “dick” a whole bunch of times! If you’re a woman who likes men, what’s your experience with the abundance of dick?
Read more“I Love Rocky Road” – A Weird Al cover for Max!
My cousin Max has been an avid viewer ever since I started this vlog. He requested a Weird Al cover, so here is “I Love Rocky Road.” Thank you, Max, for your amazing support! Anybody else have any requests? If so, send them my way!
Read moreWhat I’m Practicing While Injured
How am I practicing with two injured elbows? HINT – I have other limbs I can work with. Come hang out with me in the studio while I share my practice routine. What are YOU practicing these days?
Read morePlaying-Related Injury Strikes Again!
I was feeling so happy after my band rehearsal last Saturday. Then I woke up in the wee hours of Sunday morning with intense elbow pain. Yoga helped in this case, but sometimes it doesn’t. If you’re a musician struggling with a playing-related injury, you are not alone! What kinds of solutions have been helpful for YOU?
Read moreDisorganized Drummer WIN…and next challenge
I did it! I finally brought my drums in from the car! But as I celebrated, I noticed that I’ve got another maintenance project ahead of me…and this one is a real doozy. How do YOU tackle big, scary projects that require a lot of patience, organization, and planning?
Read moreI Left My Drums in the Car for Three Weeks!
The disorganized drummer strikes again! I left my drums in the car for three weeks before rehearsing with my band on Saturday. Here’s what happened.
Read moreBeing Sexy is a Lot of Work!
Here’s a teaser for my chair dance in my solo show, “Yes, No, Maybe So.” While working on this dance with choreographer Pamela Najera, I discovered that being sexy is DIFFICULT! Is it as difficult for men to be pleasing to women as it is for women to be pleasing to men?
Read moreLies My Teacher Told Me
When I was studying music in college, a conductor gave us some advice about being a musician in “the real world.” I’ve spent years thinking about whether or not I agree with it; here’s my verdict. What’s the worst advice YOU’VE gotten from a teacher?
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