Influence of MusicInspirationmusic lessonsMusic Star StudiosWhy Do We Perform?
March 13, 2018by emilylowe
Why do we perform? Learn the reasons that a recital is an important part of music education!
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One of the few females in a predominantly male field, Karrie Keyes has been Pearl Jam's sound engineer for over two decades!
Famous ComposersInfluence of MusicInspirationMusic Star StudiosRevamping Classical Music: “Classical” Composition Tools with a Popular Twist
September 1, 2016by emilylowe
In my years as a piano teacher, I've encountered students of all ages and backgrounds. Not surprisingly, I usually have at least one student who hates any of the music they are "supposed" to play. Many students can't connect to the standard teaching literature written by dead European guys; they want to learn music they know. However, standard teaching literature does serve a purpose in teaching specific techniques and composition tools, so what's a piano teacher to do, today?
Music History Monday: April 25 Happy Birthday, Jerry Leiber! Jerome “Jerry” Leiber was born on this day in 1933 in Maryland. Better known as half of the legendary songwriting duo Leiber and Stoller, Jerry was responsible for helping to create a definitive mid-century pop sound. The songs written by Leiber and Stoller were written during the...
Famous ComposersInfluence of MusicInspirationMusic HistoryMusic Star StudiosMusic History Monday: April 17
April 18, 2016by emilylowe
Music History Monday: April 17 Happy Birthday, Artur Schnabel! Born April 17 in 1882, Artur Schnabel (1882-1952) is an Austrian classical pianist, composer and educator. Growing up in Vienna, Schnabel started taking piano lesson at age four, after becoming interested in his sister’s lessons. His talent and passion for learning led him to taking lessons...
Today we celebrate a record set by The Beatles. On this day in 1964, The Beatles set a record when 14 of the Billboard Top 100 songs are theirs.
Today, we celebrate Otis Redding's Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay.
Today we celebrate one of the Three B's. Happy Birthday, Bach!
Influence of MusicInspirationMusic HistoryMusic Star StudiosMusic History Monday: March 7
March 7, 2016by emilylowe
Music History Monday: March 7 Today we celebrate the release of “We Are the World”, which was released as a single on March 7 in 1985. This song was written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson and was recorded for charity to help battle famine in Africa. The song brought together an impressive list of...
Influence of MusicInspirationMusic HistoryMusic Star StudiosMusic History Monday: Leap Day Edition!
February 29, 2016by emilylowe
Music History Monday: Leap Day Edition! On this day, February 29, in 1968, the Grammys awarded the Best Female R&B performance for the first time. In its inaugural year, the award was given to Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, for her performance of, “Respect”. Not surprisingly, the soul singer won the same award for the following seven...
