This is some female saxophone POWER right here. Last week was my first concert as an official member of the Austin Saxophone Ensemble! I...

In addition to being a ridiculously positive, unfailingly supportive, and compassionate beyond my comprehension, my husband is a...

I can't say enough about how much I LOVE this video. Opera singer (international superstar!) Joyce DiDonato hosts a Q&A session after...

I am still writing blog posts on a monthly basis, but they have moved. As part of my position with D'Addario Woodwinds, I write posts...

There’s a funny thing that happens in conservatories. While learning to become an amazing musician, you can easily get sucked into a...

My high school students have spent the past several months mastering three etudes in preparation for TMEA All-State auditions. Despite...

Every year during district and region audition season, I second-guess myself as a teacher. It's rather comical that the cycle is so...

School is back in session! It may still feel like summer in Texas, but we are in full-swing into another great school year. Each fall as...

Although it wasn't intentional, I found myself defending my performance when I first started writing this blog post. I could write about...

As a teacher, I constantly push my students to practice more effectively. Goal-oriented, mindful, focused practice is essential to...

I'm happy to announce that I am now a D'Addario Reserve Methods Clinician! I love D'Addario (previously Rico) reeds and now get the...

Ideas for quick hacks I was given some precious information from Carrie Koffman when I studied with her at Boston University. She knew...

The tuning CD is available for $8.99 via digital download!! http://www.amazon.com/The-Tuning-C-D-A-440/dp/B002COP51Q

Information on stage fright and how to make it an asset: http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/how-to-make-performance-anxiety-an-asset-inst...

Read this article for some insightful practice tips: http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/why-the-progress-in-the-practice-room-seems-to-di...

It's no secret that reeds are expensive. Tenor and bari players can attest that larger reeds are more expensive than small reeds, and...

I receive occasional emails from parents interested in buying their son/daughter a new saxophone. These often come with a link to an...