190303-0900

Published on Sun, 2019-03-03 18:34

Another amazing day at Keshet.  This feeling of appreciation for the place and the people leads to productivity!  I wasn't sure I could handle the 7 hours of studio time but I had fun the whole time!  (I also switched between high-energy and small drumming tasks, and took frequent breaks for water and laundry.)

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Published on Sat, 2019-03-02 21:49

Progress during 24-hour train ride from St Louis to Albuquerque!

This was my second attempt at utilizing Leanna flute... and it was so fun!  The sweet/sad feeling perfectly matched the view from the train.  Possible title: "Prarie".

Leanna collaboration

Published on Sat, 2019-03-02 21:45

Flute + taiko collab.

Wrap up

Visited Leanna in Seattle with Minh for two days and realized it won't be as hard as I thought to make a performance version of Prairie, and more.  Leanna is applying to performance opportunities for us and we'll definitely keep working together.  She's amazing!

 

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Published on Sat, 2019-03-02 21:44

I'm back!  That's maybe the longest I've dropped out of keeping a practice diary.  With the changes at ATUS (losing off-hours studio availability, realizing I have to teach less in order to really commit myself to creating music for touring), I've been a bit down about practice.  I didn't do any practice during the current cross-country tour either...

until now!