Composer’s Corner: The Story of Leonard Bernstein
He was a pianist, composer, educator, humanitarian, and one of the first conductors to be featured on television. Leonard Bernstein was a man with a …
Composer’s Corner: The Story of Kassia of Constantinople
Meet Kassia of Constantinople: a poet, composer, abbess…and the earliest woman composer whose music still exists. In this series, we’re discovering the lives of the …
The Top Ten List of Pieces to Learn If Winter Is Your Favorite Season
Are you wondering what to practice now that the season for Christmas music is behind us? Then this is the post for you! Ten winter-inspired …
The Top Ten List of Pieces to Learn If You Love Christmas
Are you looking for some new classical repertoire this Christmas? These festive favorites are perfect for the holiday season! 10. “Little Tree” by Eric Whitacre …
Composer’s Corner: The Story of Olivier Messiaen
Olivier Messiaen was a French composer who wrote a hauntingly beautiful quartet…while he was imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp. In this series, we’re exploring …
Why Stuffed Animals Are Awesome Teaching Tools
Since I became a violin and piano teacher, I’ve used a variety of tools, props, and games to keep things exciting for my music students. …