Musical Journey for Beginners: 21 Easy Piano Songs with Accompanying Music Videos
As a beginner on almost every instrument, the range of possible pieces can be limited which is not encouraging if you want to make progress. Fortunately, in the case of…
Classical vs. Baroque Music: Unraveling the Intriguing Contrasts and Unique Charms
Differences between Baroque and Classical music One of the outstanding differences between these key periods of Western Classical Music is the change in creative thinking. Baroque music as we can clearly hear…
Albert Einstein: Unveiling Six Fascinating Musical Insights About the Genius
What does it mean to live a meaningful, productive life? If Albert Einstein passed away in 1905 after publishing his earliest work on relativity, he would have been only 26…
Reshaping History: Whipsaw’s Radical Evolution of the Grand Piano Design
For over 300 years, the piano has stood as an emblem of artistic culture, captivating audiences with its majestic sound and elegant design. However, despite its enduring popularity, the grand…
Andre Rieu introduces 3-year-old violinist Akim Camara during his ‘Flying Dutchman Concert’ at Parkstad Stadium in the Netherlands.
Sometimes, talent shines through at a very early age. Akim Camara is one such example. Watch as the then 5-year-old plays Felix Mendelssohn’s “Dance of the Fairies” with André Rieu…
On The Ed Sullivan Show in 1960, Nina Simone performed a flawless tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach
Some 80 years ago, in a small North Carolina town, Eunice Waymon, a musically gifted, nine-year-old black girl, began taking piano lessons in the home of an exacting Englishwoman…
Contribution of Women in Classical Music: Hildegard of Bingen, Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn, and More
I am going to begin this article with a small confession. When I saw this title, it made me reflect on my musical education. What it shamefully highlighted was the…
Soulful Serenades – Philippe Jaroussky’s Reverent Renditions of Bach and Telemann
In June 2015, when we met Philippe Jaroussky after his Festival Concert in Halle, we asked when he’d next be coming to London. His answer was non-committal and typically modest: he wasn’t…
Young Boy Says He Sings Like Johnny Cash And Proves It Instantly As Crowd in Awe, Jumps To Their Feet
In this video from 2008, a young boy named Little John sings and plays guitar, proving that his voice is eerily similar to Johnny Cash. No one expected the voice…
Harmonies of the Heart, Blind 8-Year-Old’s Piano Skills Mesmerizes And Moves Mom To Tears
If music is food for the soul, then İpek Nisa Göker has it in abundance. The 8-year-old Turkish girl is lighting up the hearts of music lovers everywhere with her…