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Nov 21, 2021

Lessons on “One Point” from Bull Durham

For some time I’ve been wanting to write about using the aikido concept of one point in playing music. “One point?” laughed my son, another aikidoka, “That’s tough to understand. You’ll have a hard time explaining that.” Challenge accepted. In the movie “Bull Durham,” Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon) gets rookie…

Music Practice

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Lessons on “One Point” from Bull Durham
Lessons on “One Point” from Bull Durham

Aug 4, 2021

Stepping Back into the River

With startling suddenness, as vaccinations have been made available, it’s become possible to play with others again. I’ve attended open jam sessions – carefully-selected – for the first time in many months. Inquiries about rehearsals, dances, gigs and in-person workshops are starting to arrive. What I did not expect was…

Goal Setting

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Stepping Back into the River
Stepping Back into the River

Jul 5, 2021

Are You Enjoying Your Own Playing?

Are You Enjoying Your Own Playing? (You Should Be) I’m sure you know the feeling you have when someone sees a photo of you and comments, “So sweet,” or “You look great!” yet all you can see is your uneven teeth, the crow’s feet, the bad hair day. And of…

Music

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Are You Enjoying Your Own Playing?
Are You Enjoying Your Own Playing?
Judy Minot

Judy Minot

A musician and author of the book Best Practice: Inspiration and Ideas for Traditional Musicians

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