Blog Feed: Classical Music Series

Grow as a Person in Order to Grow as a Musician

Published on 2010-07-17 00:28:00

I’ll like to share a list of things that will help you with your personal development. I think it will also help with our discipline and focus as musicians. Read a book every day. Books are concentrated sources of wisdom. The more books you read, > read more

Yes, I like Classical Music

Published on 2010-07-13 01:06:00

A few days ago I wrote a post about how we all are responsible to promote classical music and make it more popular between audiences. I had to take my own advice 2 days ago. I’m in Colombia with the Youth Orchestra of the Americas and we were going > read more

My Favorite Orchestral Soundtracks

Published on 2010-07-09 21:00:00

The following is a list of my favorite orchestral film music. My favorite film composer is James Horner so you'll see a lot of his music. You can also Buy Them. I hope you like it Click Here to see the list! > read more

Are You Sure You Like Classical Music?

Published on 2010-07-08 17:42:00

This question will sound awkward if directed to a classical musician. Your natural response would be; Of Course I play an orchestral instrument and I am in 3 different orchestras and a string quartet, how can you ask me that? Well, we sure like to pl > read more

How Important is Good Discipline and Smart Practicing

Published on 2010-07-06 00:39:00

Practice makes perfection! That is just a FACT! it is so true that when you work hard in anything that you do you are going to be successful. When you are practicing your instrument you are changing bad habits for good ones. That’s it! There you ha > read more

4 Things a Classical Musician Will Have to Live With…

Published on 2010-07-02 17:32:00

Classical Music is an amazing genre and one of the more complex forms of art. But, we have to accept that is not one of the top “things to do” among the people. It is our job and duty to make this form of art grow and be part of everybody's life. > read more

How do they do It ? Write Music!

Published on 2010-06-28 12:32:00

When you listen to the radio, go to the movies, watch a TV series, go to the symphony hall or just being annoyed by your neighbor's garage band, your are being surrounded by music tha > read more

How to enjoy a Classical Music Concert (20 steps)

Published on 2010-06-26 16:55:00

Be mentally prepared, its classical music Know the story behind the piece or pieces, sometimes they are very interesting Be aware that classical music in not only for old people or rich people, it is an amazing form of art for any kind of people. > read more

How to Hear Colors in Music

Published on 2010-06-22 14:32:00

If you are a musician or if you are involved somehow in the music industry, chances are that you’ve heard more than once this expression “ …..and the orchestration was brilliant, those colors!!!….” Maybe this is the first time you hear abou > read more

Introduction to Music Theory

Published on 2010-06-18 19:37:00

Lesson 1 - Staffs, Clefs and Ledger Lines Lesson 2 - Note Duration Lesson 3 - Measures and Time Signature Lesson 4 - Rest Duration Lesson 5 - Dots and Tie > read more