We have arrived at the Assisi for the performing arts institute and immediately got to work in our chamber music assignments. I’ve performed two rather short pieces far and have one more concert this Friday of a longer work with multiple musicians.

Since we have such a short time to practice together, every performer needs to perfect their part on their own before the first meeting. For me, that meant lots of work with my favorite torturous device (my beloved metronome of course!), as well as listening to and playing along with recordings.

I’ve been extremely impressed by the amazing musicians I get to meet and work with! Finally, the town we’re in is extremely beautiful, and the scenery and history has been quite an inspiration.

More to come on some new personal musical challenges!