Composer: Sheila Firestone
When was your first experience with music you can remember? I remember going to a music teacher as a very…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Taking Care of Yourself During a Pandemic
But, what about taking care of myself? Initially, I stayed awake until the wee hours of the morning, composing music, practicing songs, and loving it. Then I would have to wake up at the new normal time, which my body did do, but, later, I was in a lot of agony, physically and mentally. Taking a two-hour nap in the afternoon only exacerbated the problem.
