To me, “burnout” has a specific connotation towards tiredness and being at a low point, but I’ve never thought of regarding relationships. It occurred to me that friendships can reach…
Reaching Towards the Light
Full of talent, unwilling to be buried in the bottom of society for a lifetime, living an ordinary life. Foster the unwillingness in my heart, deciding to give it a…
Lullaby
I wrote this short piece as a reminder that when I’m feeling burnt out and overwhelmed, the feeling won’t last forever. It’s a simple melody and premise, which is fitting…
After a Long Day of Playing
In this piece “After a Long Day of Playing”, I referenced an image I found online depicting a little child and a cat looking out. What really pulled me in…
Messages for Burnout
Burnout is when we overwork ourselves to the point of physical and or mental exhaustion. It’s something that most people go through and is often a confusing and lonely experience.…
“The best violins come from luthiers…” — Luthiers : heroes to the string musician
Lutherie. An elegant whisper of a word. Those of us who are string players (guitarists, violinists, cellists, harpists, etc.) will know who luthiers are and what the craft of lutherie…
I’m Tired
For this piece I drew my feelings towards Distance Learning and how tiring and stressful it is getting. Even though I am doing my work and getting good grades, I…
A chat with Rebecca Lowrey: Theatre Creative
Accompanist, director, vocal coach, producer, and more, Rebecca Lowrey speaks out on her experiences in the world of theatre and what exactly makes the art form so amazingly intimate. Read…
Activism Through Art
When looking at the definitions of art and activism separately, it’s difficult to see how they can cohesively fit together. However, it’s more direct than you might think. Activism works…
The Lofi Phenomenon
Lofi Music: Overplayed or overlooked? After a long day at school, you finally retreat to the comforts of your room. Lights dimmed, A/C on, and lo-fi beats playing, you pull…