gyrmination

Brian’s eyes are in flight. They are pinched like cookie dough, his shoulders permanently arched toward his neck. My own eyes are pinched, they swat away the more capricious rays, funnel inward. I carry them in a haze, and drive.
But as the sonata progresses, the cats stir and slink around the piano. Mimi, Goma … […]

Short Stop
Taking the bike out on its maiden voyage this year. The sun creeping behind the mountains, less hastily than usual as we’ve become friends, and it would be impolite to leave without saying goodbye. Just a short little ride, jot of jaunt. Not what course to chart, directions spin through my brain and scenes […]

We started the rehearsal with a photocopy handout from a conducting tome in Japanese. Practicing conducting will improve our ability to communicate in an ensemble through cuing, and will involve our entire bodies in the action. The handout illustrates the movement of the conductor’s baton over the course of four beats:

Each stroke should be practiced […]

“The train leaves at ten o’clock. You arrive to the station at ten o’clock. Are you going to ride on the train?”
Dr. Koh, illustrating the imperative to prepare long before playing any note.

These are notes from lessons and rehearsal experiences with Dr. Koh. There are some classics, and I plan to add more. These will be good for reliving the memories when I’m 60, but more importantly will refresh the imperative exercises and key points learned in my forgetful, “Alzheimers”-ridden brain. Never forget – one should practice […]