Exploring Classical Music: The Romantic Era, Part 2
Driven by new audiences hungry for sensation, the heroic Romantic Era celebrity composers drove performers to unsurpassed levels of instrumental virtuosity.
4 Things We Learned About Teaching Music from Dylan Welsh
Passionate multi-instrumentalist and entrepreneurial music teacher Dylan Welsh shares his student-centric teaching philosophy and the secret to his success.
9 Ways Learning An Instrument Strengthens Your Brain
Did you know that learning an instrument can seriously strengthen your brain? Don’t believe us? Here are 9 ways it helps.
The Making of a Flamenco Guitarist, with Juanito Pascual
International flamenco phenom Juanito Pascual never abandoned his passion, even if that meant relearning the guitar completely from scratch – four times.
Creative Piano Teachers Join Together in the Inner Circle
Music has changed a lot in the past 100 years – piano teaching has not. Tim Topham’s Inner Circle of creative piano teachers is out to change all that.
Polka Party Confidence
When the polka party turned surreal, my confidence was shaken. By sharing my story, I found that I am not alone! And that I’m gaining confidence after all.
Open Your Ears to Celtic Music
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, isn’t it about time you added some genre-bending Celtic Punk, Irish Trad, or Pirate Metal to your playlist?
A Flutist’s Journey, with Kangyi Zhang
What do you get when you cross a contemporary composer, a master flutist, a stand-up comedian, and a biomedical engineer with several nanotechnology patents? The answer is no joke. We discovered the multifaceted Kangyi Zhang as we were investigating contemporary piano...
6 Benefits Of Music Lessons For Kids
The effects of music lessons extend way beyond the realm of music itself. Learn 6 surprising ways music study benefit your life and your children’s lives.
4 Strange Cover Songs You Have to Hear for Yourself
One of the best ways to make a name for yourself is to cover songs by other artists. An even better (and possibly, even more fun!) way to get noticed is to be creative in your arrangement.
Check out how these artists put their own strange twists on some popular hits.
Vocal Technique: Putting it All Together
With a strong vocal foundation and making space, a singer can produce amazing effects. What’s more, good technique can help you keep singing for a lifetime.
Turning the Piano Inside-Out, with Sarah Nicolls
Sarah Nicolls turned her piano inside-out and made a career with simple melody shrouded in strange sounds and audience interaction as creative as her music.
