Inside the Edit Room
Beyond what is perceived as the glamour of television and film is a process best reserved for those who are not, as they say, the “faint of heart.” I speak…
The Maestro’s Blog
Are You Feeling Blue?
Has something got you down? There are lots of reasons we can feel kind of low. There are economic downturns, romantic disappointments, accidents – feel free to fill in your…
Not Your Father’s Music
“Hey dad, your music sounds so old fashioned!” Now there’s a nice Father’s Day greeting! Not! Even famous musician fathers have not been able to escape this kind of abuse…
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
My apologies for the ‘sounds of silence’ since my June 30th entry. My brain’s been seeking but not finding more answers to the decline in classical concert attendance. In this…
It’s The Money Stupid! Or Is It?
Concert hall acoustics and the effects of continuously dissonant musical compositions definitely have their impact on concert attendance or the lack thereof. Another frequently discussed factor is the price of…
This has been an incredible series. I could take in SO much more than I could at the beginning ones. You have really trained my ears!!! I have been enjoying classical music for more than 60 years (as a child my parents played classical music at dinner and we guessed the composer) but I NEVER knew how to listen before!