Hey there, I'm Eleanor, a UK/US oboist, studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. I want to share this adventure with you. Come with me on this journey and get fun, encouraging, and insightful musical email.
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Eleanor
Hey there, I'm Eleanor, a UK/US oboist, studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. I want to share this adventure with you. Come with me on this journey and get fun, encouraging, and insightful musical email.
Hey there Reader, No matter who we are, we all need that motivational push for practicing. Here are 4 things that I think will help you find more motivation: 1. The Standing Ovation Series I started doing this series about a year ago to help you feel more excited to practice through encouragement. Every day for 3 days, you get an email from me celebrating your practice for the day and encouraging you for the next day’s sessions. Here’s what musicians have to say about it: Ready for some...
Hey there Reader, I thought I had an oboe lesson today, but it got cancelled. Because in Scotland, we are in storm Éowyn right now. As I am writing this, streets are deserted, and the wind is so strong that birds are being blown about in the sky. It's very loud outside, but inside, I'm having a cozy day. Tea is always necessary for cozy days This past week has been the hardest week so far at the conservatoire. I have been busy, and honestly a tad overwhelmed, with all of the projects that I...
Hello Reader, I had planned to practice all through Christmas break this past year. Especially with exams and auditions coming up. Then my teacher said I should take that whole week off. What...? One part of me was really nervous... there was so much to practice! But another part of me was super excited about that break. So I listened to my teacher and put my oboe away for the whole week. I did a lot of wandering and looking at pretty views Have you ever done this? Let me know how it went......