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…

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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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…