Five Things Composers Wish Organizers Would Consider When Running A Music Composition Competition

I appreciate those who offer competitions to composers. Thank you for providing us these opportunities for our growth, musically and…
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Advice from the composer, Caleb Parker

It was late October of 2020 that I contacted composer, Caleb Parker. I contacted him because I appreciated his YouTube…
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How Do You Juggle All Your Responsibilities as A Composer?

Recently I had a conversation with my friend, composer Mary Fineman, an earthy, soulful singer and classical pianist. We talked…

They Come in Dreams

Scenes from the Life of Joachim: Joachim’s Dream by Giotto di Bondone, about 1305. Public Domain. I had a wonderful…
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Finding the Right Piano Teacher

            Are you looking for a piano teacher for yourself and/or for your children? Then look no further, you have…
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WAYS TO CREATE MUSIC

There are many ways to create music today, with or without computers, although endless possibilities have arisen since the creation…

Why Do You Create Music?

Why do you play, sing, or create music?  Is it an outlet?  Is it your best way of communicating with…

An Interview with composer David Warin Solomons

Recently I interviewed David Solomons via email.  David Solomons has written over 5,000 instrumental, vocal, and choral works.  Here are…

My Conversation with Mark Hayes about Music Publishing

On October 10, 2020, I had the privilege of speaking with composer and conductor Mark Hayes. Born on March 28,…

How to Deal with Difficult People

Photo by Tim Mossholder Have you ever had someone close to you, maybe a coworker or a family member, provoke…