Retrospect: "Am I allowed?"

I really enjoyed working with people in my last workshop "The Affect in Ornamentation" and thought to share a common question: "Am I allowed to do xyz?"

First of all, you're allowed to do anything! The more important question is, what is your goal? What does historical interpretation mean for you and how would you like to integrate it (if at all) into your interpretation? And mind you, there's not going to be a black-and-white answer and professional musicians are occupied with it all the time.

​If I can give an advice - stay curious and seek out information which will help you build your own confidence. Stay open and don't be afraid to change your mind about things - I've done so many times in my life with my own work and interpretations. Juggling with informed decisions IS part of the excitement of music-making. And ultimately, the goal is the path.