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New Year's Reflections on Music and Motherhood
Today, January 9th, is the 12th day that I’ve had laryngitis. I’m trying not to read too much symbolism into ringing in this New Year literally voiceless… but as I read the news and feel powerless over the sickening direction this country is taking, it does feel a little too “on the nose.” Even so, ‘tis the season for reflection. Looking back on lessons learned in 2025, I’m struck by how beautifully the lessons I learned as a parent can be applied to my life as a musician. Wh
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Jan 93 min read


New Release! Sierra Violin Sonata
This past fall, Kyle and I spent a lot of time rehearsing and performing our duo program "For The Beauty Of The Earth", which included...
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May 5, 20252 min read


On This Snowy MLK Day, Concert Announcements and Poetry
Hello everybody! Martin Luther King Day seems like the perfect moment to tell you about the next concert Kyle and I will be performing...
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Jan 20, 20255 min read


Welcome, 2025! Taking Time for Reflection and Getting Organized for the Future
Happy New Year, everybody! Looking back on 2024, I am really excited about one particular new idea that we tried out. Each time Kyle and...
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Jan 2, 20252 min read


A little feel-good distraction to deal with your election anxiety
Ok, we voted, great! Now what? We wait. It ain’t over ‘til it’s over, so here’s a little distraction while you wait! When I was a student...
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Nov 5, 20242 min read


The Beauty of the Earth: past and future!
Hello world! It's been just over a week since Kyle and I played our program For The Beauty of the Earth at Custer Institute and...
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Oct 14, 20242 min read


Exciting fall concerts ahead!
Hi everybody! It’s the start of a new school year and a new concert season. I always love this time of year, with its sense of fresh...
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Aug 29, 20242 min read


What are YOU doing next Monday at noon?
Kyle Walker and I are thrilled to bring our new program, “Classical Blues,” to St. John’s Episcopal in Williamstown, MA on Monday, July...
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Jun 24, 20242 min read


Record release: Ysaÿe Sonata No. 5
On March 26th I recorded Ysaÿe's Sonata opus 27, no. 5 at Dreamflower Acoustic in Bronxville, NY with recording engineer, Jeremy Tressler...
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Jun 8, 20241 min read


May 2024 Performances
Hello friends, Happy May! I have several performances coming up this month that I want to tell you about, and I hope you’ll join me if...
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May 2, 20242 min read


Overcoming Performance Anxiety: A Personal Perspective
I’ve spent much of my violin-playing life struggling with performance anxiety. Despite longing for a life performing the violin for...
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Jan 24, 20247 min read


Welcome!
Hello world, and welcome to my blog! I’m a violinist and violin teacher living and working in Westchester County, just north of New York...
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Jan 22, 20241 min read
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