Active Violinist
Hello, and welcome to my rant about yoga culture in the United States and why I finally decided to become a certified teacher. This blog post is minimally edited on purpose. I am confused about yoga teachers' role in society, and I have mixed feelings about adding my name to that pot. So Buckle up and enjoy the tirade.
Read MoreOver the past few months I’d tweaked my daily habits a little bit and figured out some simple yet effective practices that I’ve managed to stick to! I thought you couldn’t teach old dogs new tricks si I’m extra impressed with myself for changing and “enhancing” parts of my day that are often on autopilot. Read, tell me if any of these work for you, AND tell me your routines and rituals that help you find success in your days.
Read MoreThe 4th installment of my exploration of East German Violin Music project features Hanns Eisler. Eisler is probably the most internationally well-known composer in this project. He collaborated with Brecht, wrote a book with Adorno, studied with Schoenberg, wrote for Hollywood (he was even nominated for an Academy Award), and so much more. His politics defined him and his music - read on to find out about how that shaped his legacy and his music.
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