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…

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…

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…