latest posts

all-state 2026: my first (and last) year

My unforgettable experience at the 2026 California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC) as concertmaster of the Symphony Orchestra—highlights, funny chaperone moments, snapped strings, and the magic of making music with the best in the state.

Posted on 01B07

something feels off with my photography

Digital is perfect. Too perfect. Why I’m daydreaming about film’s weight, anticipation, and soul.

Posted on 01A09

notable features in my neovim config

A tour of the custom features I have built directly into my Neovim config, from a custom tabline and statusline to small QoL automations, showing how far you can go with minimal plugins.

Posted on 00Z01

what is the arvelie date system?

An introduction to the Arvelie date system, what draws me to it, and why I use it throughout this site.

Posted on 00Y10

all posts ->

status

michael @m1ch43ly0.dev

01D01 - 11:37

recently acquired a marcinkiewicz e9.1 trumpet mouthpiece. i absolutely love it! i feel free compared to my old one, and i can so easily push air through without trying as hard. i can also play for longer more comfortably, as the deeper cup makes me bottom out less while still allowing me to play easily in the upper register.

michael @m1ch43ly0.dev

01C04 - 16:43

saw this really cool calendar in one of jason zhao’s videos, it’s called the stendig calendar. hopefully i get one for my college dorm! unfortunately it starts the week on monday’s, so maybe i’ll find a better one.

status updates ->