Tom's Tips

The Geisha. Half bow from the waist and looking up at the audience. The French Waiter. One arm horizontal across...

Sound fundamentals! Make sure your grip and stance are correct. Stick to the Basics Marcato, legato, and neutral patterns for...

Less is more. No colors and no ink, keep it light; don’t ruin the score for your successor. Develop your...

Start big (what’s the title?) and dig deeper at each reading.* What’s the composer trying to say? Too often we...