• I have had a youtube channel for several years. However, it has taken me a long time to get it focused on a single subject. I guess it took me a while to get back to something I could be…

    My Youtube Channel
  • If you have seen the last few videos I’ve posted, you’ve seen that I struggle with consistency, and I have not delivered an unflawed performance in a while, and I know it is because of my lack of consistent practice.…

    The Need for Consistency
  • So, I have been feeling better lately. I got a chance to play the horn this week, and I wasn’t in as bad a shape as I thought. My embouchure feels pretty good, and my technique is not horrible. I…

    A Fine Romance
  • I was tested, but the test came back negative. I have had the Moderna vaccine several months ago. And since my test came back negative, I have to assume I have had the flu for the past 7 days or…

    Flu/Covid?
  • Leading up to the holidays, I have been making some slow progress in the practice room. For the next couple of days, I will have to put in some quality practice time. I will probably work on some scales and…

    Holiday Practice Schedule
  • I’m often frustrated beyond belief, and anger follows. Well, mostly self-deprecation and pity.

    Sometimes Frustrated
  • This is my first attempt at this song (recording-wise). It did not go so well. Once I iron out the kinks, maybe I will record it again. This recording is posted on YouTube. This song is posted there twice. Neither…

    Learning Autumn Leaves & Final Cut Pro
  • For the past few days, including Thanksgiving, I have not been feeling well. I caught a head cold, and my nose has been stuffy up. My ears have been ringing and rumbling, causing me some dizzy spells. So I sat…

    Still Practicing & Improving
  • I am on my way home from Naples, Florida, after spending some time with my son. He is in law school there. He seems to be doing well, considering how stressful first-year law can be (I’ve heard). Currently, I am…

    Headed Home
  • So, I have not had the opportunity to practice. I have been busy with family stuff. It has not been an easy week. Next week I hope to get back to business. I had been looking forward to practicing this…