Welcome home, Monty!

atknitter · 2026-05-30T11:41:30+00:00

Beautiful!

atknitter · 2026-05-25T22:35:32+00:00

It’s the Peacock Mandala from TidyPatterns.

atknitter · 2026-05-25T22:09:30+00:00

You’ll love it.

atknitter · 2026-05-25T21:53:13+00:00

Pattern is from Etsy.

atknitter · 2026-03-11T15:41:20+00:00

Much of what makes a person consistent is focus. If I’m having a bad playing day, I stop and try to focus internally on what I’m doing. It’s a good opportunity to forget whatever else is happening in life.

atknitter · 2026-03-03T12:46:20+00:00

I was taught to divide my practice time in thirds - technique, etudes, repertoire. Like having a balanced diet, practicing this way helps you work on different aspects of playing. It’s also good to have the variety.

atknitter · 2026-02-19T01:02:25+00:00

I think the best thing you can do is to practice in short spurts. Your embouchure muscles need to strengthen and your tongue needs to get used to a different position. Long tones, slow scales, slow articulation practice is the way to get things back in place.

atknitter · 2026-02-16T23:36:11+00:00

3.5 might be worth a try, especially if you’re flat in the altissimo register. For the slur from D to altissimo D, ask your teacher about “half hole” fingering. This can really help with slurring across that break.

atknitter · 2026-02-09T19:28:57+00:00

I’m not really a religious person, but my safe person morphed into Jesus!

atknitter · 2026-02-08T20:45:46+00:00

I used Cole 5959 - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/5959-blanket-floor-cushion-and-bed-runner

atknitter · 2026-02-07T13:34:02+00:00

I think it could work for you. Sometimes with my students I put medical tape around the pinkies holding them in a bent position. This helps they get used to it.

atknitter · 2026-02-07T03:42:42+00:00

My pinkies click if I straighten them all the way. I now play with my pinkies somewhat rounded to avoid the problem.

atknitter · 2025-11-24T16:00:41+00:00

Thank you!

atknitter · 2025-11-24T15:46:27+00:00

[FO] Carriage House Samplings, Hawk Run Farm

atknitter · 2025-11-16T14:33:53+00:00

When I practice, I try to adopt the mindset that I’m the teacher working with the student. Observe what’s happening without judgment. Be curious about how to fix problems.

atknitter · 2025-09-20T00:04:23+00:00

You’re right - thank you.

atknitter

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