Rami Bar-Niv is an active pianist, teacher, composer and author. In this interview, he discusses his beginnings in music, his new autobiography as well as his first book on piano fingerings, his Rhapsody piano camp for adults, his compositions, and his advice for young musicians.
Rami Bar-Niv: “It Seems the Piano Chose Me, and That’s What I Did for the Rest of My Life” Open »
Nadège Rochat is releasing a new album on Ars Produktion, which includes Dvořák’s Cello Concerto and Caplet’s Épiphanie, with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Benjamin Levy.
Nadège Rochat — “Antonín Dvořák & André Caplet” (Ars Produktion, 2021) Open »
A truly expert in winning trombone contests like Jeremy Wilson gives us a series of fascinating tips to succeed in them. You can’t miss this!
Jeremy Wilson’s Contest Winning Tips Open »
Tona Brown talks to Violin Magazine about her experience as a transgender woman of colour in the classical music world. There’s a lot to learn here.
Being a Transgender Woman of Colour in the Classical Music World Open »
Who better than a renowned guitar quartet to give us some tips on chamber music making? In addition, the members of the Eos Guitar Quartet will tell us about their projects.
Eos Guitar Quartet Projects and Tips for Making Chamber Music Open »
This article is aimed at the advancing jazz saxophonist. While not going into too much detail on any particular topic, I wanted to give an overview of how one might develop fluidity in non-diatonic sounds. I feel that the following concepts can provide ample material for the improviser who is looking to expand their harmonic/melodic vocabulary. It should be stated that having a good sound, time feel, and technical agility is our primary goal. No amount of advanced harmonic techniques can cover for a deficiency in the basics.
Max Raimi (Chicago Symphony) gives us some tips for aspiring viola players who want to play in an orchestra.
Max Raimi’s Tips on How to Get a Job in an Orchestra Open »
In this interview, we have David Heyes, double bass teacher at Wells Cathedral School (UK) and founder of the Recital Music publishing house.
David Heyes: “I Am Proud of the Range of Music I Have Commissioned and Publish” Open »
A conversation with a pupil of Edwin Fischer and friend of composer Nikolai Medtner reveals fascinating insights into music-making.
Beyond the Score: A Conversation With Gerald Kingsley Open »
Ida Holm Olaussen, recently appointed principal horn of the Arctic Philharmonic, talks about life in the very Northern part of Norway, practising smartly, and what it is like playing with one of Europe’s most exciting and versatile orchestras.
