Putting thoughts to paper with a fountain pen is how I like to start every morning. This Platinum 3776 music nib actually came with a dual grind, and the writing here is with the cursive italic back side. Diamine Evergreen is always a pleasure to write with this time of year.

On my reading list!

Today is my only teaching day this week. Grateful as always to be working with so many fine students and colleagues.

Examining at @royalconservatory.bsky.social in Toronto this week! Yesterday Allison Wiebe and I heard ARCT candidates performing on a Steinway concert grand in the superlative acoustics of Mazzoleni Hall.

Driveway is cleared and ready for yet another Saturday teaching marathon!

For Christmas, my wife bought me my first Montblanc 149 fountain pen, from The Origin Collection 100th Anniversary series. I’m liking the retro look and the nib writes exceptionally well. The MB Coral ink is from my oldest daughter and is somewhat similar to Red Fox.

First day of 2025 back at @royalconservatory.bsky.social for a day of teaching. It’s always a pleasure to work in such a magnificent building.