Really feel like my mind is being pulled in a million different directions right now:
Beethoven's Tempest and Waldstein piano sonatas. These are just fantastic pieces of music. I'm now fully appreciating the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven.
Diminished and octatonic scales. I know them, and can write them, but translating them to my fingers (and to chord symbols) is a bit of a challenge, still.
Charlie Parker and bebop jazz. Because everyone thinks about Charlie Parker and bebop jazz from time to time, right?
The music of Tom Waits. Why has it taken me so long to discover this guy?! I mean, really! He's creative, musically interesting, and just the right amount of crazy. Must look into more of his music. Expect to hear more from me about this.
Preparing one of my clarinet students for the Iowa All-State Music Festival. Yes, I am now the proud teacher of an All-State student! I can't describe how wonderfully happy this makes me!
If you need me, I'll be huddled on the floor, organizing and refiling the contents of my brain.
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