The Practice Room ♫

The Practice Room ♫

My Practice Notes this Week (3/18/2026)

Finding Inspiration Outside of the Practice Room

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gill flutes
Mar 18, 2026
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Happy Wednesday! We are back for another round of Practice Notes this week. This March and April are shaping up to be some of the busiest months I have EVER had in my life— every year I think I’ve achieved the maximum busy-ness, and then somehow find a way to outdo myself the next year! I have been working so hard to stay on top of all of my school & work responsibilities while still avoiding the dreaded burnout and trying to stay inspired. Today, we’re going to be talking about finding inspiration inside and outside of the practice room. Let’s get into it!

Monet, Waterloo Bridge (He painted over 40 of these!)

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