"Continuing and developing ideas for new piece" – Derek Jenkins vlog
January 28, 2013In his latest video blog, composer Derek Jenkins talks about his process and ideas for a new composition. Enjoy!
"Music Conference Tips and How-Tos!" – Lauren Denney Wright vlog
January 25, 2013In her latest video blog, conductor and clarinetist Lauren Denney Wright talks about attending conferences and shares some excellent thoughts regarding how to have the best experience possible! Enjoy!
Classical Music is Off the Deathbed, Downgraded to Stable Condition
January 24, 2013Has the cultural tide turned in the favor of classical music? If you live in Cleveland, your answer might actually be yes. According to a press release issued on January 14th, the Cleveland Orchestra generated a whopping 2.8 million dollars in revenue in November and December alone, representing a 47% increase from the same period […]
"Beginning a New Wind Ensemble Piece" – Derek Jenkins vlog
January 23, 2013In his latest video blog, composer Derek Jenkins talks about the initial ideas and process behind a new wind ensemble work that he is starting. Enjoy!
"What do I do when I’m not practicing?" – Meghan Caulkett vlog
January 22, 2013In her newest video blog, harpist Meghan Caulkett gives us a glimpse into her world as a freelance musician who performs, teaches, repairs her instrument, travels, and more! Enjoy!
"Highlights from 2012" – Jason Trueting vlog
January 21, 2013In his latest video blog, percussionist Jason Trueting continues a series of vlogs discussing artistic highlights from 2012. The second half of the video is here. Enjoy!
"The Value of Small Town Concerts" – Jade Simmons vlog
January 18, 2013In her newest video blog, pianist Jade Simmons talks about the importance of playing concerts in small towns, and how important it is to interact with your audience. She blogs live from a small town concert of her own and gives some great advice before and after her performance! Enjoy!
"New Semester, New Beginnings!" – Lauren Denney Wright
January 17, 2013In her latest video blog, conductor Lauren Denney Wright talks about her preparations for the upcoming semester. Enjoy!
"Concert Receptions, PR, Practice, Books, Music!" – Michael Flynn vlog
In his latest video blog, trumpeter and conductor Michael Flynn talks about his recent and upcoming performances, how to carve out practice time, and gives us a preview of a new class he is teaching this semester. Enjoy!
The Importance of Listening to Background Music
There’s something about being a musician that makes it impossible to resist analyzing whatever music you might be hearing at a given moment, whether it’s a live performance of a well-known symphony or an annoying jingle issuing from the ceiling speakers of a hotel elevator. Usually, these instinctive “analyzations” tend to result in little intellectual […]