Chopin Your Favorite Composer? How To Play His Piano Music With Historic Accuracy

Posted on 10 August 2016

If you are a piano player and love the music of composer Frédéric Chopin, you are certainly in luck. He is one of the few composers who wrote almost exclusively for solo piano. Modern pianos, however, do not sound exactly like pianos did in Chopin's time (the first third of the 19th Century). If you want to replicate Chopin's compositions with the greatest historical accuracy, here are some tips. Use a piano with single escapement [Read More]

The Importance Of Utilizing Facial Expressions When Singing

Posted on 14 March 2016

As a singer, you need to do more than just hit the right notes. You need to own the song and make it your own by tapping into the emotional content of the song. And once you've done that, you need to understand how to create emotive facial expressions that communicate the message of the song. Examine The Lyrics Of The Song Before you start singing a word of the song or trying out new facial expressions, find the lyrics and carefully examine them. [Read More]

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Fighting Depression: Music as Therapy

During a rough period in my life, my doctor diagnosed me with depression. Along with taking an anti-depressant, I took the advice of a good friend and made some lifestyle changes. Along with eating better and getting more exercise, I also started listening to music more often. I didn't limit myself to one genre. Depending on how I felt, I would listen to everything from folk to rock to hip-hop. There was even a little classical and some jazz thrown in for good measure. Little by little, the music helped me move outside my depression and capture a few moments of truly enjoying myself. Did music cure my depression? No, but it certainly helped. If you are going through a rough time and feel that you are facing more than a case of the blues, let's talk. What worked for me could work for you too.

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