There's not much to say about this piece today. I wasn't in the mood to think of a piece that displays some interesting musical point to discuss. Instead this common sounding melody and progression came to me, and I just wanted to play something nice. When it comes down to it, this is my top priority. It's fun and hopefully inspiring to analyze these improvisations from day to day, but bottom line, it's really about playing, listening, and enjoying.
Yesterday was a triple celebration for my wife and I: our 11th Wedding Anniversary, Cinco de Mayo, and Greek Easter. We're not greek but the restaurant on the ground floor of our apartment building is, and they roast 20 or so lambs over two days on the sidewalk out front and put on a feast all day - incredible! We started celebrating Friday night, had a nice mexican lunch on Saturday. We had great weather and got some nice exercise. A fantastic weekend!
Tonight is the last composition class of the year for me at Juilliard. We will celebrate with a party that'll be a blast! It's been a really satisfying experience writing and getting readings on six original instrumental pieces this last two semesters. Everyone has real talent in this class and it's been great getting to know this group of people including our instructor Ray, who put a great program together in this first year of the class.
Yesterday was a triple celebration for my wife and I: our 11th Wedding Anniversary, Cinco de Mayo, and Greek Easter. We're not greek but the restaurant on the ground floor of our apartment building is, and they roast 20 or so lambs over two days on the sidewalk out front and put on a feast all day - incredible! We started celebrating Friday night, had a nice mexican lunch on Saturday. We had great weather and got some nice exercise. A fantastic weekend!
Tonight is the last composition class of the year for me at Juilliard. We will celebrate with a party that'll be a blast! It's been a really satisfying experience writing and getting readings on six original instrumental pieces this last two semesters. Everyone has real talent in this class and it's been great getting to know this group of people including our instructor Ray, who put a great program together in this first year of the class.