August 20th, 2011
You’ve probably noticed there haven’t been any new postings for quite some time. I’m still here — I’ve just been focusing almost all my energy working on a Master of Arts degree in Music Education at the University of St. Thomas this Summer. I finished up most of my coursework earlier this month and just have one class and my thesis left to complete. I’m hoping to graduate in late Spring 2012!
Playing and practicing have taken a big hit the last few months too, but the classes have been amazing. Studying about how to be a better teacher, you end up reflecting alot about your own learning process and your own music making! I’ve met some really wonderful people over the past two Summers and I love the faculty at UST. I’ll be happy to have a little quieter Summer next year, but I’ll miss regularly seeing all the amazing people I’ve gotten to know at St. Thomas.
Now that courses are mostly done, I’m hoping to get back to playing out a little more and posting a little more music here on occasion. So check back soon for more updates!