David Pennise: Composer, French Hornist, MFA Student

Accepting Rejection: A Look at Successful Failure

David Pennise Posted on April 20, 2020April 18, 2020

We all know that rejection stings. It tests us. It hits us. It makes us feel rotten. But it is necessary to become a success.

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To Fuss or Not to Fuss: A Look at Perfectionism in Music

David Pennise Posted on April 7, 2020April 5, 2020

While there is no reason to not strive for excellence in what you do, when doing so reaches a point where it causes you to go insane, you know you’ve gone too far.

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