January - 2019

Musical Musings

Conversation Corners in the Cafe

Christian classical musicians hold a unique, small slice in the pie graph of this world. Breathing with both halves of our brain, we’re in a labyrinth of technique, mathematics, acoustics, emotions, our hearts and souls, as well as a million other circuits.

These musings are springboards in seeking the Lord’s ways to navigate the maze.

Café Jubalatte will be offering different conversations, adding new musings regularly.

We welcome your thoughts!

“Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders." Psalm 119:27

Cafe Jubalatte

Transition to Grad School

Expectations, Unknowns, New teacher, New Responsibilities, etc. Jessica shares her story. Please share your story, as well. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Jessica moved from a small university with a warm, encouraging violin teacher (who nourished his students spiritually as well as musically) to a major conservatory in a big, eastern city. “When the time came to leave my teacher and “kindred spi

Barbara Kavanaugh

Humor that terrifies

Far Side, by Gary Larson My favorite music cartoon. Any others in the running?

Barbara Kavanaugh

A Key Verse for Musicians

“Let your light so shine before men, that they see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” –Matthew 5:16 Matthew 5:16, in a paraphrased nutshell: Jesus Christ lives within you. We practice diligently and meld our hard work with the composer’s work. We share our gift with the audience. The Light of Christ, absorbed in our time with God, shines through us, through our instruments, and through the music. Our performance reflects the Presence of God. (Remem