Category: Art

I’ve never known a musician who regretted being one. Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself is not going to let you down.
- Virgil Thompson

Last night I went to see the Houston Symphony with my dad. They had a guest cellist known only by the name of Yo-Yo Ma. It was my second time to see him live in concert. I’m always amazed by the passion he conveys when playing. The program from May 5th at Jones Hall consisted [...]

I want to teach music again. When I started high school, I was still in contact with my middle school orchestera director, and I’d have her refer incoming students to me for private lessons. I had about two or three clients I worked with once a week each and it was amazing.

Apocalyptica, Finnish metal cello quartet, was formed in the early 90’s and is most commonly known for the Metallica cello covers. Being a fan of any string tribute, symphonic metal, or cello rock, I’d have to say Apocalyptica is definitely up there with my favorite bands.
Current band member cellists, Antero Manninen, Eicca Toppinen, Paavo [...]

I wrote an essay for English last month, and I really enjoyed writing it. I thought I would share it with my viewers as well as do some tweaking of it. I made a Four, which is the highest grade an essay can get. I think the prompt was “Write about the importance of doing [...]