


The Piece of Music that Taught me HOW to Improvise
I realized that the music for “Baroque Flamenco” was the foundation of me learning how to improvise. It was all about creating safety, creating structure, and having adventure. And Baroque Flamenco is still all that to me. Learning to improvise was urgent,...Scrambled Eggs (and improvisation)
Let’s talk about cooking up a piece of music. When we see classical music written out, we usually see a bunch of notes on a page – and it can be daunting. Who am I kidding? It’s ALWAYS daunting – at least it is to me. Now think about scrambled eggs – a recipe...
Robbin Gordon-Cartier plays “Baroque Flamenco”
Robbin Gordon-Cartier is the first person to ever combine the teaching of “Baroque Flamenco” to a group of public school students … and then take them on a field trip to perform the piece with symphony orchestra. Who is Robbin Gordon-Cartier? Robbin...
The Golden Buzz Moment – Daria Batschi-Beleca’s Baroque Flamenco
What an amazing moment. You’ve just played the performance of your life, the crowd goes crazy and golden confetti fills the air. A dream is coming true… We interrupt this post for an important message: Hip Harp Academy Presents an intro to Hip Harp...
Ruth Lee’s “Soñando en Español” (3rd movement – Baroque Flamenco)
This is a blog series featuring performances of my harp showpiece “Baroque Flamenco” by other musicians. Click HERE to link to the overview blog Baroque Flamenco Around the World. Featured Performer: Ruth Lee, UK BRIEF BIO or DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU DO:Ruth Lee is a...
Baroque Flamenco around the world
“Baroque Flamenco” is one of my most-performed pieces and I LOVE hearing all the different ways people play it. I also love hearing about each person’s journey with piece, what they’ve learned from it and how they make it their own. At least...
They’re playing my song… Nan Hua Harp Ensemble’s “Baroque Flamenco”
We interrupt this post for an important message: Hip Harp Academy Presents an intro to Hip Harp Academy Blues Jam HARP Challenge - July 1-8 Register Now for the Challenge This is a blog series featuring performances of my harp showpiece “Baroque Flamenco” by other...
She’s playing my song… Mai Fukui’s “Baroque Flamenco”
This is a blog series featuring performances of my harp showpiece “Baroque Flamenco” by other musicians. Click HERE to link to the overview blog Baroque Flamenco Around the World. As a composer, the delight of hearing my music performed by someone who clearly loves...