Envision and Presence
April and May: Envision and Presence This is my last blog post for the 2025-2026 school year! Where did the year go? I cannot believe June is here and everyone is gearing up for summer. My last two mantras, envision and presence , come at an interesting time. As the school year comes to an end and summer begins, I'm having difficulty contacting the present moment as I plan for the summer. To be honest, the summer stresses me out a bit. Students aren't taking weekly lessons due to travel and camps, and gigs become sparse. I worry about income, staying busy, and improving as a violinist, while also resting and re-setting for the next school year. Worry and stress certainly take me away from the present moment and prevent me from envisioning new objectives. These mantras are nice reminders, however. Because summer slows down, I have time to mindfully sit and envision new goals for next year. I may reflect on how to improve as a teacher, player, and overall musician. Initially, ...