Music is more than just a series of notes on a page. It is an expressive art form, a universal language that conveys emotions, tells […]
Beethoven Blues
In the months of November and December, music releases are typically left to Christmas and Holiday releases. But today, November 15th, has been a day […]
Another beautiful work?
Last month, I blogged about Jon Batiste’s interpretation of Beethoven and how many may not like it. Well, he released another video of his creative […]
Did a Musician Ruin or Improve The Music of Beethoven?
Jon Batiste has taken classical music and added his own creative gospel and blues style to it with his new album “Beethoven Blues”. This […]
How Making Music is Like Gardening
I’ve loved music my entire life. Being a pastor’s kid, I’ve been surrounded by it. Another thing that I’ve been surrounded by is gardening. My […]
Musical Voices
I love this quote because all composers and musicians have their own unique musical voices. It depends on their outlook on life, their experiences, […]
May the 4th be with you!
I love Star Wars! Considering that the first movie came out 4 and a half months before I was born, the story has been a […]
Tune Thursday—Ragtime
For the month of February, my #tunethursday posts will not be about a specific tune, but, will be highlighting specific genres of music, the contributions […]
We Don’t Talk About….Earworms
If you’ve seen the movie “Encanto”, you know what the next word would be. Well, you probably will start singing the rest of the song, […]
Lessons are about more than music
When you give yourself or your child the gift of music lessons, you’re doing more than introducing and building the skill of music in their […]