On Tuesday, July 6th, three outstanding trombonists came and played for the students at Summer Music to promote their upcoming recital at the Lafayette Public Library, July 18th, 7PM. Mr. Timothy Higgins (newly appointed principal trombonist of the San Francisco Symphony), Mr. Paul Welcomer (second trombonist of the San Francisco Symphony), and Mr. David Ridge [...]

Where did I go? Has the podcast died? ‘What Hoppened? Never fear true believers- we’re coming back strong later thus week. In a crazy period entitled “I wish I had another six hours a day and a tail” (heretofore referenced as- aJust became a new stay at home Dad, moved, and still maintained my studio, [...]

It’s the quick (and unofficial) launch of my new podcast: (submitting the formal RSS feed to iTunes today, but available now) Meeting with Masters: Thoughts on Music with people who don’t suck. Purpose: Share the life stories and musical insights of outstanding musicians, craftsmen, repair technicians, music businessmen, creative professionals, and people that impress me, [...]