It was the end of year period, and I could feel the energy drain out of me, but at the same time the anticipation of summer...ahhh. Its always a little emotional seeing my class off as they have become part of me and I will miss them...One girl, a bright student, but rather shy, comes up to me and s...

It is well documented that this is not an easy profession, and that, you learn every second. The demands and control over you, can be intimidating. But, when I am in my little space, and in flow - when conducting my '​orchestr​a'​ - THAT is me, THAT is precious. I live for that moment...and the bonus?...

The persistent distrust and suspicion really gets me going. What I would like to understand is why, if I am a professional, I am not allowed to use my own initiative and mind? Get lost or at least leave me alone!

I am at wits end. How can life be so unfair? I crave some recognition of what I do, some acknowledgement of my worth without judgement, not be questioned, or second guessed, or the chance to make and take my own decisions. Have you ever felt a need to escape, to be alone, to simply have the time and...