The big picture...

I have been thinking a lot lately about "the big picture" of my musical life, past-present-future. It is absolutely necessary to sit back and do this from time to time, I think- it will help me to grow and move forward.

I love to read, and I like to gain perspective through a lot of different mediums but reading, especially in the music psychology category is great.

An amazing book for really anyone that I am going to reread- The Art of Possibility by Ben Zander. It is really great, and I can't recommend it enough.

I need to read this book again in order to remind myself that I can tackle my goals (like being part of a professional orchestra)... the book is based on the concept that when you open yourself to all possibilities- especially positive, there is no limit to what you can accomplish. What an amazing concept!

New, Cool, Oboe Stuff!!!

I am a huge fan of Mark Chudnow, he is such a sweet guy and he is my supplier for my go-to staples that I have found really work for me- the Sierras. I just visited his website to purchase more of my beloved staples and found that he has created yet another innovative, new staple design.

Though I have never been able to make his corkless staples work for me, I know many people that swear by them and I am sure that this one will be no exception. If anyone tries it out, let me know how it goes!