First Public Performance

I had been putting this off for a very long time because performing terrifies me. But Stephen, my instructor, was patient, and this summer, I just couldn’t put it off any longer. The open mic at the Skylark Cafe was only a few blocks from home, and the barrier to entry was very low. Just… Continue reading First Public Performance

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The Oud

I started playing the Oud this past June. The instrument was given to me by a dear friend who bought it in Egypt at the beginning of a 3 week trip. It had been sitting in my living room for several years before the right events coincided to allow me to start playing it. One… Continue reading The Oud

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