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church job stuff
I used to work in churches. Over the years I played piano and organ in several churches and I was used to working with different
Surviving as a freelance musicians in New York City during COVID19
As the COVID19 Pandemic continues to unfold, the world of freelancing has had to quickly adjust! Added precautions need to be put into place and
Picking the best music teacher
I grew up in the soviet music education tradition where you were supposed to take lessons only with your teacher and not play for other
Orchestral Audition Advice
Each audition you take offers an opportunity for learning and growth. While you do not have control over the outcome of an audition, you do
Practice Methods for Orchestral Auditions.
On average, a good practice session for me will be about three to four hours of work, broken up in chunks. I spend about 45
Career During and After College
Picking the right teacher and school of music: When looking for a school to study music, I recommend picking the school with the teacher you’d
The Fallacy of Intent in Composition
Performers often ask me about intent and composition. How important is it to know the composer’s original intent for a specific idea or piece? My
Creating a Great Composition from Zero
Composition is a kind of freedom. A line from the film Amadeus (written by Peter Schaffer, directed by Milos Forman, 1984) has always resonated with
Historic Pianos of the Great Composers
In his late years, pianist and conductor Anton Rubinstein was asked if composers like Mozart and Beethoven would have been happier if they had access
