Dear Guests, Welcome to my blog which I treat like a creative garden where I regularly plant and change this and that be it poetry, philosophy, an Oboe Brilliance lesson, an essay of some kind, or a journal about composing. Visit every Monday for oboe coaching which is also helpful for many melodic instrumentalists. Musically yours, Kathryn

"How do you compose?" That is the most commonly asked question I hear.
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Black Cat Waltz/commission special

Dear Guests, By buying the Black Cat Waltz on the music page, and by filling out the form on the home page by or before November 23rd, I can (most eagerly) create a custom mp3 of about 6, give or take a minute, minutes of an electronic sounds sculpture specifically for a special animal. This is a special limited time holiday music offer.

Music for an animal will be different then that for the pet's human mind you. Imagine, what does a bird benefit/enjoy hearing? How does the sound influence the mood and behaviour of a cat?

I live with 2 cats, grew up with many many dogs, have cared for wounded birds, and healthy fish.

I would be honored to create something special for a magnificent friend, housemate, fellow pilgrim/adventurer, companion that is an animal. I commit to do so with the utmost respect and sensitivity to the animal. I LOVE animals. We are most fortunate to co- exist with them!

Musically yours,
Kathryn