One Breath at a Time
Before I leave town, one thing I often remember to do is to record Erik's practice sessions on video to 'carry " the melody with me. I have a ton of recording on my mac and iPhone this time to show my mother when I see her and also to help me feel my home when I am away. We happened to be working on a duet piece for a month or so. With me going in and out of town, I find myself regress each time I return home, in the mean time, Erik's playing improves. This piece was almost together. We made a quick recording of it and I am afraid that I would be terrible when I return in two weeks after not playing for the whole time I am away. My breath control is definitely challenged by the lack of daily practices. I am very very fortunate to have an accompanist right at home who is interested and excited about playing new pieces. I think of my mother who encouraged me to take flute lessons when I was 13 or 14. She had no way of knowing that I would be reaping the benefit of her ...