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Home→Tag Archive: practising

Tag Archives: practising

Back to Bach

Posted on November 14, 2009 by artsyhonker

Yesterday I went to the Early Music Festival in Greenwich. It was a little strange being in the area again. Attending a concert in St Alfege church as a member of the public was a little odd but not hugely so, despite … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bach, busking, concerts, healing, practising

Results, moving on and settling in…

Posted on August 5, 2009 by artsyhonker

Where to start? I got my degree. Specifically, I have been awarded a Bachelor of Music (Hons), Second Class Honours, Upper Division. In ordinary terms that’s known as a 2:1 in the British system. I had a celebratory recital on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged attrition, chamber music, degree, performance, piano teaching, practising, serpent, summer vacation

The week ahead, the year ahead.

Posted on January 5, 2009 by artsyhonker

It’s Monday, just barely. I’ve had a good couple of days of teaching, and got back to Trinity for the first time in 2009 today. I have a lunchtime recital to play in next Wednesday, so most of my practising … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged career, chamber music, concerts, degree, planning, practising, quire, recital, serpent, Year 4 project

Exam Countdown Time

Posted on May 20, 2008 by artsyhonker

Only ten sleeps until my Performance Assessment. Only one weekend between me and it. The weighting is 50% on one solo piece, to be performed from memory, and 50% on everything else (technical exercises, orchestral extracts, sightreading and transposition). In … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged assessment, practising, singer, structure

Is it any wonder I don’t post much?

Posted on May 1, 2008 by artsyhonker

I’ve not been posting so much this past week; between having a cold, finishing up the last bits of moving house and trying to keep up with paperwork I’ve been short on computer time. I’ve just come out of an … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blackheath, impromptu publishing, muso, practising, sinfonia

Back to work

Posted on April 15, 2008 by artsyhonker

Friday was indeed a lovely rest day. I sat around and ate too much toast and read some of a rather grim book by Ayn Rand. Classes have re-started; this is the last stretch before exams. It’s good to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged piano teaching, practising, transport gremlins, Year 4 project

Posted on March 18, 2008 by artsyhonker

Practising was unpleasant this morning. I’ve had three days in a row of not playing, and things never sound or feel quite right after that. It went reasonably well, though, so I think I’ll be on track again by tomorrow. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged CBDE, creative commons, open rights group, practising

Posted on December 30, 2007 by artsyhonker

The past few weeks have been a well-deserved rest from just about everything. I’ve been visiting family in Canada, and I’ve made the most of the opportunity to really have a good rest. It’s been wonderful in many ways. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged arrangement, challenge, mouthpiece, practising
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