by johnhongclarinet | Sep 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear friend, If you were like me at Juilliard, you started music school last week. If you were like me at the University of Northern Colorado or the Lynn Conservatory, your first day happened in August. Regardless, welcome. You’re in for one hell of a ride. While...
by johnhongclarinet | Jan 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
My mouth is dry. I’ve just watched Mason Crosby, kicker for the Green Bay Packers, kick a game winning field goal to eliminate my hometown Dallas Cowboys in an NFL playoff game. Time’s distorted. My muscles ache, but in a way reminiscent of paralysis more...
by johnhongclarinet | Jan 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hello there, Well it’s certainly been a while. I haven’t seen you since I looked like this: I guess I owe you an apology for how long it’s been. I’m atrocious at keeping in touch with my former teachers… you included. Not because of any...
by johnhongclarinet | Dec 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
WHAT YOU’RE GETTING:[ref]I’m going to try out a bite-sized summary of my posts in the top. Let me know if you love it or hate it.[/ref] Installment #1 of JH Reads Books: 1000 words from a great book, and 750 words or less of commentary about how you can...
by johnhongclarinet | Nov 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Don’t you love it when the average person tells you your passion is worthless? Take a look at that. Drink it all in. Feels great, don’t it? This comment, responding to the cast of Hamilton making a statement on stage to VP-elect Mike Pence, has caused a...
by johnhongclarinet | Nov 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
WHEN I RUN INTO INSPIRATION BLOCKS, I find it helpful to change my environment. Usually the feeling I experience of being “stuck” comes from being trapped in my own routine. I get in a rut–I do the same thing when I wake up, and I do the same thing...
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