John Willard Utuk 

Composer, Pianist, Teacher, and Performer 1. When was the first musical experience you can remember?             When I was around…

Composer: Sheila Firestone

When was your first experience with music you can remember? I remember going to a music teacher as a very…

A Conversation with Symphony Conductor, Maestro Dingwall Fleary

What do you do in the field of music?  I am primarily a classical musician whose emphasis is orchestral and…

My Interview with Composer, Jazz Pianist, & Instructor, Josh DiStefano

I had the pleasure of meeting Josh DiStefano through the Veterans in Residence – BunkerLabs – WeWork Partnership.  He is…

How to Charge for Music Preparation

How do you charge for music preparation?  Do you charge per measure, per hour, or per project? If you’re a…
Jeunesses Musicales International Youth Choir

Playing Hymns: How I arranged, “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart.”

Photo: Jeunesses Musicales International Youth Choir Once a month I play the piano for a local church.  I enjoy arranging…
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Secrets of the Video Game Music Industry

Based on a Webinar Sponsored by ASMAC,the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers On May 8, 2021, I had…

Pianist & Composer, Robert Van Horne

1.  When was your first experience with music that you can remember? At age 5, my Uncle Leo taught me…

Carm Castiglione

I had the pleasure of meeting multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer Carm Castiglione recently. Carm, who also has been a high-school…

What Does Memorial Day Mean To You?

Being an army brat and a retired military spouse, I am diverging from my usual article geared towards composers to…