The modern contemporary genre is heavily disputed, and it’s challenging to agree on which music style it encompasses. Most agree that it’s a modern rendition of classical themes that differs from popular music. You’ll find many composers focusing on traditional instruments such as the piano to bridge classical compositions to music today. Modern contemporary piano … Read more
Minimalism is a strong movement in many art forms, including musical composition. While it has a recognizable structure, there is also plenty of room within the genre to evolve your own style and create a specific flavor of minimalistic music. Piano composers known for their minimalistic works include: La Monte Young Steve Reich Michael Nyman … Read more
If you’re a pianist who is friends with a violinist, or vice versa, you’ve probably discussed bringing your talents together and duetting! Pianos and violins are a classic pairing. With so many possible arrangements, it can be intimidating to just choose one, let alone practice and get good at it. What should you be looking … Read more
It usually takes a good chunk of someone’s lifetime, through extensive study and commitment, to become an expert in something. That’s why many of us are inspired by people who exceed well beyond perceived limits, despite disability or mental illness. Often they seemingly skip over the years it takes to master a skill, a feat … Read more
The piano/organ is an instrumental foundation of Black gospel music, which is the backbone of so many of today’s American music styles. Its incredible influence can’t be overstated. Blues, soul, bluegrass, jazz, rock, R&B, hip hop, and contemporary pop — all of these genres can be traced back to 19th- and early 20th-century Black spiritual … Read more