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Is it really 2014? Crap…

Well, another year in the books.  This year went by very fast!  I think its true, that the older you get, the faster time goes.  I kind of wish that it was the other way around.  Not that I hated my childhood, I just think that adulthood is way more fun. Lets see, what happened […]

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BAM

Relating to my recent post on rhythm…I found this little gem hanging around my feed on Facebook. http://tommcpherson.ca/rhythmic-notation-in-lego/ I think its time to invest in some LEGOs. Have a wonderful day everyone!

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When it rains, it pours.

I’ve noticed something in my musical life the past couple years.  Either I have nothing to practice, or too much to practice.  Right now, I have too much!  Between WWQ stuff at work, VWS, and the President’s Own audition in December (just about 5 weeks away), I’m feeling a little overwhelmed.  Overwhelmed mostly because I […]

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Teaching may be my calling…

This week was the first week of official band camp for the kids I’m working with at a local high school in Virginia Beach. This is no joke for them, 10 hours a day Monday through Friday!! And they get to do it again next week.  I get exhausted just thinking about it. Anyway, most […]