Indulgence is a 20-minute indie film by producer Leo Maselli. It's one of the segments of a compilation film CA Shorts, all of which are being shot in 2019, and it will be released in 2020. The t … [Read more...]
Inspiration is for Amateurs
I just wanted to document this quote, which I heard for the first time today, but it's a thought that has crossed my mind in many guises over my entire career. "Inspiration is for amateurs. The … [Read more...]
High Compliment to a Composer
A couple of time in the last months I've received what I consider to be a high compliment to a composer. Following a recording session or a concert, I've overheard one of the musicians humming or … [Read more...]
Cello After Two Weeks
Movin' right along here. Took my third lesson, end of the second week of learning to play cello. (It's gotta be a real pain in the neck for my teacher to listen to my attempts.) Maybe he hears the … [Read more...]
Cello After One Week
The previous article and video documented my first attempts to use a bow on the cello. Now, a full week later and after taking a couple of lessons, I'm playing a C major scale, some exercise, and … [Read more...]