I confess, I wasn’t sure what to think when Dorian Marko, CEO of Auddict, contacted me and asked me to check out his remote recording of Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1. But wow, I was blown away! I can’t even imagine how much time it took to produce this visual and aural masterpiece that was […]
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Stelios Kerasidis Plays His Composition – Isolation Waltz
In the face of our global pandemic, it’s encouraging to see inspiration and innovation spring forth around the world. One such example is this gorgeous Isolation Waltz by young composer/pianist Stelios Kerasidis. It is comforting and hopeful to see that God uses times of darkness and pain to bring forth light and joy. Suffering is […]
Steinway Streaming? Yes, Please!
The number and extent of virtual offerings these days is phenomenal! Too much to keep up with it all, but I was thrilled to receive the announcement from Steinway & Sons about their free music videos and streaming that they are making available. The music videos are a playlist of 18 recordings of Steinway & […]
Cliburn Kids with Buddy Bray – A Virtual Treat!
The Cliburn organization joined hundreds of others yesterday in moving to an online platform for a number of their upcoming events and offerings. One of their new virtual treats is an educational and interesting series called, “Cliburn Kids with Buddy Bray.” I just watched the first episode and loved it! It’s a perfect length (~8 […]
Music Streaming Services 101
Whether you’re trying to navigate the wide world of music streaming services as a listener or as an artist trying to distribute your music to the masses, this handy “comprehensive guide to finding the music streaming service that sounds best for you” is a fabulous place to start! The guide provides an extensive overview of […]
Teen Pianist Wiley Skaret Uses Music to Raise Money for Columbian Families
Our national homeschool organization recently announced their 2017 Teen Servant Leadership Awards and I was so excited to learn about the work of the young Columbian pianist, Wiley Skaret, to raise money for the children of fallen Columbian police officers. His approach? Playing the piano. Plus, check out this colorful and symbolic piano that Wiley […]
