Question: You are very well known for your pioneering work in performance practice. The term and all its ramifications are gaining in recognition and application today. Where does performance practice have its origins? Clive Brown: It’s not a new thing. Already in the early 19th century people were concerned about performing the music of older... Continue Reading →
John Cage’s In a Landscape and more than a score…
By Jacy Burroughs When I learned about John Cage for the first time as an undergraduate music major, I was only instructed in his most avant-garde concepts: the infamous 4’33”, his prepared piano pieces, and his chance compositions, some of which he composed using the I Ching (an ancient Chinese divination text, also known as... Continue Reading →
Artist Interview – Hans-Gunter Heumann (The Classical Piano Method)
By Brendan Lai-Tong If you're a music teacher, it's likely that you are on the lookout for the something new to help teach your students more effectively. Whether this is new repertoire, etudes, or method books, it's always nice to branch out to see what else is out there. You'll never know when something new... Continue Reading →
More Teaching Resources – Interview With Michelle Sisler (Keys to Imagination)
By Brendan Lai-Tong Music lessons should never be a dull or boring experience. There are many great method books and resources that teachers can use to make music lessons fun, interesting and engaging for students of all ages. We were on the lookout for some of these resources while at the Music Teacher’s National Association Convention... Continue Reading →
Artist Interview – Donn Bradley (Audition Tips for Singers)
By Brendan Lai-Tong As many of you already know, the audition process for obtaining singing roles in opera, musicals and other shows can be quite challenging. Just like singing, auditioning is a skill, and it can take a few tries to get a grasp of how the process works. Today we will be sharing singing... Continue Reading →
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