Finding the Perfect Voice Teacher: A Guide for Aspiring Singers
Embarking on a singing journey is both thrilling and intimidating. For aspiring vocalists, the guidance of a skilled voice teacher...
Musical Resonance: A Review of SOI’s September 2023 Season
Running a symphony orchestra is a full-time job indeed. It goes without saying that a music director must know every...
Harmony in Leadership: A Conversation with Jonathan Freeman-Attwood
Professor Jonathan Freeman-Attwood CBE has not only shaped the landscape of classical music but has transformed the education narrative for over 35 years. Currently serving as the 14th Principal of the Royal Academy of Music since 2008, his journey has...
The Suzuki Approach to Education and the 10,000-Hour Rule
“He’s extremely talented.” “She doesn’t have the talent for singing.” We’ve all heard variants of these comments, even if we...
The best classical music pieces for beginners
Western classical music is a vast genre that encompasses hundreds of years of musical history, ranging from the medieval era...
Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninov (1873 – 1943): All by Himself
Canadian singer Celine Dion was in the news on account of her recent diagnosis with the crippling rare neurologic condition stiff-person disorder, causing her to cancel future concert tours. I was listening to one of her signature songs, ‘All by...
Video Games and the Rise of Symphonic Music: ‘Starfield’ and Beyond
“Starfield” is one of the most anticipated video games in recent history. The game, which was released on Sept. 6,...
Navigating the Diversity of Vocal Genres in Classical Music
The art of vocal performance in classical music is not merely a display of technical prowess; it is a profound...
