How To Tune A 12-String Guitar? (Different Tunings Explained)
Are you fascinated by the shimmery and full sound of a 12-string guitar? Don’t let those extra strings hold you...
Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” at 100
George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue was premiered one hundred years ago, on the snowy afternoon of February 12, 1924, at Aeolian...
ABRSM Launches ‘Start Here’: A New Podcast Journeying Through Music’s Diverse Landscape
Country music aficionado and veteran DJ Bob Harris, bhangra stars Punjabi Hit Squad and classical organist Anna Lapwood will guest as ABRSM launches a new podcast series, Start Here. The ten-part series, hosted by ABRSM Artistic Director Alexis Ffrench, will...
Red Rocks: A Chronicle of Iconic Performances and Natural Wonders
The June of 1978 marked a rare occurrence. The American rock legend Bruce Springsteen had a reputation for being reluctant...
Maria Caniglia: A Life in Opera’s Limelight
Maria Caniglia was born in Naples on 5th May 1905. It was considered a blessing when Agostino Roche accepted her...
Suzuki, Einstein and India
Suzuki is a household name worldwide for any western music student or teacher. As someone invested in music education, the life of Shinichi Suzuki is endlessly fascinating to me. So I found ‘Suzuki: The Man and his Dream to Teach...
Renowned Conductor Seiji Ozawa Passes Away at 88
Seiji Ozawa, the illustrious Japanese conductor celebrated for his advocacy of modern composers and extensive work with prestigious orchestras worldwide,...
The Transformative Power of Music
I had the privilege of experiencing the extraordinary performance of the Chennai Youth Sinfonietta on December 11, 2023, where the...