Do you know what’s great about a child taking piano lessons? Years from now, when they’re old and grey, they will be entertaining fellow senior home residents, playing the piano there! Go to any old folks’ home in America and you’re bound to find a piano, and someone in that home plays it, entertaining the… Read more »
Have you ever felt stage fright, where you were supposed to perform and anxiety took over? You started sweating. You tensed up. You did not want to see the audience. All you wanted to do was run away! Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Rod Stewart, Carly Simon and Donny Osmond have all famously experienced stage fright,… Read more »
Recording sessions require some preparation on your part if they’re to be successful. After all, you’re paying for help with your music, and the more you know exactly what you want, the better off you’ll be during your recording session. Keep in mind that the last thing you want to do is waste time in… Read more »
A songwriter once said, “People like cheese.” He was referring to cheesy lyrics, the kind where anyone can sing-a-long and though the words don’t always make sense together, seem silly, or they’re not even words, people still love these cheesy songs like “Who Let The Dogs Out” or “MMMBop.” If you want to be a… Read more »
A singing audition can be nerve-racking! It’s just you and your voice in front of someone else who is going to judge you. Will you be “good enough?” Will you be “what they’re looking for?” It’s no wonder that some people’s nerves get the best of them and they can’t handle singing auditions– they’re intense!… Read more »
There are some people who were just born to sing. However, even if you are naturally gifted when it comes to singing, there is always room for improvement, and one of the ways you can improve your singing is by working with a voice coach. A voice coach can analyze your singing and speak with… Read more »
Why should you get children involved in music at a young age? Like learning languages, childhood is prime time for the brain to “learn new things,” and music is something that covers a lot of bases. Did you know, for instance, that learning music actually helps kids learn other subjects better? Music involves math, science… Read more »
Summer is starting to settle in and the Broadway show list is starting to heat up as a result, and we’ve highlight four must-see shows. Hello, Dolly! If you like Bette Midler (and who doesn’t love Bette Midler?) add “Hello, Dolly!” to your must-see list this summer. After a twenty year break from Broadway, “Hello,… Read more »
In early November, we shared a post regarding the Broadway musical Waitress, written by famous singer-songwriter and musician, Sara Bareilles. Waitress has been showing on Broadway for quite some time but it wasn’t until recently that Bareilles committed to playing the lead role herself for a 10 week period through June 11, 2017. Bareilles started… Read more »
Sara Bareilles, famously known for her top hit songs “Love Song” (2007) and “Brave” (2013) is a singer, songwriter, and musician. She has a selection of albums filled with relatable lyrics and heartfelt piano riffs. Sara Bareilles recently added more credentials to her resume by becoming a Broadway composer and lyricist. Both the music and… Read more »
