Without going into historical detail, contemporary or modern classical music broadly refers to post-1945 classical music forms. This is the type of music that traces its primary lineage to classical composers from the 20th century or earlier rather than genres such as pop, jazz, folk or rock. However, this does not stop modern classical musicians […]
Parental involvement, invariably, means a positive effect on a child’s long-term music education. The very fact that the parents are watching and supporting their child encourages him/her in going far in their thirst for learning quality music through instruments. Several types of research have been conducted to verify this and several kinds of research are […]
There may be a lot of gloom and doom surrounding the topic of classical music as an art form, but we’re not going to talk about that. Today we’re going to focus on the most unexpected ways that classical music has found its way into modern life. These are just a few of the things […]
Classical music greats like Back and Beethoven gained repute at their time, not so much for their compositions, but for their improvisations. A typical concert in their time would involve a full recital of music that was improvised. No wonder their creativity resulted in musical pieces that are still held in awe today. Improvisation was […]
Truth be told, at every moment, there’s something heart-wrenching taking place in some part of the world. We don’t always get to hear about them, but when we do, it reminds us just how difficult life can get. And sometimes, it reminds us to take a moment from our busy lives and realize how much […]
The range of benefits offered by piano lessons for children is really extensive. The purpose of piano lessons is not just about providing your kids with an opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument. Apart from boosting the cognitive functioning of your child’s brain and sharpening his/her analytical or mathematical skills, piano lessons […]
Having an accomplished instrumentalist to look up to is great for young musicians, because it motivates them to work hard with the goal of becoming like their star. However, most young musicians don’t often get the chance to interact face to face with their role models. That’s why it was a big deal when Nicola […]
Female musicians today are not told or made to believe that they cannot achieve the same level of success as their male counterparts simply because of their gender. Women today are piano teachers, choir directors, composers and professional performers, making a huge contribution to the world of music. There’s no reason for a little girl […]
Insufficient practice can be one of the biggest hindrances in the path of achieving your musical goals. Dedicated practice is the ultimate key to success, and the absence of success is the root cause of frustration. Frustration inevitably leads to lack of enthusiasm and diminishing levels of productivity. The moment a person gets caught in […]
The violin is an important instrument that features across a wide variety of music genres today. With a history going back to the 16th Century, a number of violins boast wide recognition in the world of music. Such fame may be the result of the violin maker (with names like Stradivari immediately sparking interest), the […]