The Summerglen Files

Not much is going on here in Raleigh, because many of our roads are still icy–so I’ve been using the snow-induced down time to explore some great musical & arts-centered websites. This one, Entrepreneur the Arts is one of the most exciting sites I’ve found for working artists. It’s packed with resources, articles, [...]

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As I was packing up my scores after a Wiley Band rehearsal earlier this week, a parent asked me why I was taking my music home. “To study,” I said. The parent replied with surprise, “But why do YOU need to study? You’re a professional!”
Without even knowing it, this lady [...]

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I’ll close this week with a shout-out to professional musiciankind. Especially in right-to-work states like North Carolina, where one doesn’t have to be a union member to play paid gigs, many people don’t understand the advantages of hiring full-time professional musicians over amateurs. The difference between dedicated pros and hobby musicians can be [...]

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