Porsche Takes A New Note With ‘Heavy Metal’ String Orchestra
Exotic car companies seem to be competing with each other in more ways than auto-motives, and also more than their marketing. In a new ad … Read more
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(Silent) Monks Perform A Unique Rendition Of Hallelujah
Monks have repeatedly been a source for parody and jest by nonmembers of their ensemble. The parody of monks of King Arthur’s day were humorously … Read more
How Children Increase Their Learning Skills Through Music Lessons
Education is a subject continually on the minds of not just parents but business leaders around the world. The learning curve for people to perform … Read more
Piano Virtuoso Shines On Game Of Thrones
Jarrod Radnich is more than a pianist and music performer. The virtuoso is also a famed composer, producer and musical innovator in digital sheet music. … Read more
Game Of Thrones From The Buckingham Palace
Game Of Thrones, the hit HBO series, has been a big part of our blog series. From virtuosic piano solos to an impromptu performance at … Read more
How did the violin get its shape? Plant researcher and musician Dan Chitwood tracks the instrument’s evolution.
This isn’t the only commonality shared between plants and violins. It turns out that leafed plant species and one of classical music’s most beloved instruments … Read more
Experience Star Wars ‘The Imperial March’ Trombone Go Pro
Trombone plays a magnificent role in the performance of this piece. Who best to illustrate the vital role of trombone (and other members of the … Read more
Back To The Future Celebrates 30th With Live Orchestra
A few weeks back I talked about a performance of the music from Lord Of The Rings while the film played on screens behind the … Read more
4 Tips On Getting Your Kids To Practice More
Many children have a hard time sitting still for very long if not engaged in something. This is true even with learning something new, like … Read more
Meryl Streep Portrays World’s Worst Opera Singer In Upcoming Role
There are few actresses with such remarkable resumes for iconic roles than Meryl Streep. The multi-Academy award winner has portrayed Margaret Thatcher (The Iron Lady), … Read more
Pittsburgh Symphony Plays Pokémon
Video games and anime have fans in many different genres and entertainment circles. One of those is the classical music ensemble of the Pittsburgh Symphony … Read more
‘Baby Beethoven’ Performs On Steve Harvey
Jacob Velasquez seems like an ordinary seven-year old. He enjoys doing what he sees him parents do and thinks he can conquer the world. The … Read more
The Glass Child: ‘I Must Be Gone And Live, Or Stay And Die’ Album Review
Passion leads to unexpected places, especially for artists. For Charlotte Erickson, music is more than a passion, it’s a journey that has taken her from … Read more
Why Your Voice Sounds Different When Recorded?
Being in radio, I’ve gotten used to the sound of my voice when heard outside of my cranium. But it is strange at first to … Read more
US Airways Blocks Bassist From Checking Instrument
When you’re a traveling musician, it’s highly important that you are able to get not only yourself and your baggage to the next connecting flight, … Read more