Cello For Life
is a long-form blog about learning music for the long haul. Drawing on thirty years in the practice room as a student, performer, and teacher, I write about practice, artistry, and raising musicians who grow in confidence, discipline, and depth. These reflections come straight from real studio life, from early pieces and habit-building to plateaus, crossroads, and long-term motivation. The full blog lives on Substack, with selected essays featured here to reflect the values of my teaching studio.
How to Keep Your Child Motivated to Practice
When students don’t want to practice, the problem is rarely laziness. More often, progress has become quiet, invisible, or buried under pressure. This piece explores how motivation actually works and what parents can do to support it long-term.
Why the Cello Is a Gift: 3 Benefits That Stay with Kids
Music is powerful. But playing an instrument shapes children in deeper ways than most people realize. Here’s what years of teaching have shown me about why the cello, in particular, is a gift that stays with kids long after the notes fade.