"How long should I practice at home?" The question caught me off guard; it probably shouldn't have. New musicians ask questions every day: what they should practice, how to play a specific pitch, and even how to hold their instrument properly. This question was different. He wanted to know how much time I wanted him to spend with his violin. I took a moment to think of the best response to give him, but my mind was spinning. When did practice become about duration rather than

It has been stated that over the course of a journey, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Sentimentality aside, in the oversaturated media environment that the blogosphere occupies, it might be suggested that absence leads to the evaporation of readership. Although it has been over a year since our last post for S.A.G.E., that span of time has been marked by significant events and milestones encompassing the learning, leadership, love, and loss that define the arc of life. I

Those familiar with my story are keenly aware of my affinity for history and its value in offering purposeful lessons for reimagining our...

A journey is punctuated by periods of advancement and regression, which can bring about significant shifts and perhaps transformation...