Tag: classical

• The Power of Unconventional Genius: George Gershwin

  

  I recently started working with a truly remarkable young student in my after-school jazz ensemble. Though he’s only 10 years old, he’s already a gifted multi-instrumentalist, playing several instruments, including the clarinet, violin, and piano. He’s also started arranging music for a few of our school ensembles, and even composing his own pieces! Not long…

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  December 22, 2025

  Music Education

  Boulanger, classical, composer, George Gershwin, Great composers, jazz, Jazz Greats, music, music discussion, Music Education, music history, music of our youth, musician, originality, Ravel

• Happy 46th Birthday, Hiromi Uehara

  

  Happy 46th Birthday to Hiromi Uehara! Learn more about this celebrated jazz pianist and composer renowned for her virtuosic technique and genre-blending compositions! 🎂🎵🎂 🎉🎹🎉

  ourmindonmusic

  April 2, 2025

  Music Education

  Ahmad Jamal, Berklee College of Music, Chick Corea, classical, composer, Fusion, genre-blending, Hiromi Uehara, jazz, music, music discussion, Music Education, musician, nu jazz, piano, progressive-rock, Tokyo Olympics, virtuoso, Women in Music

• Lewis Gill: Contemporary Classical Composer from Warrington, England

  

  Lewis Gill: Warrington’s Avant-Garde ComposerLewis Gill, a 55-year-old avant-garde composer from Latchford, Warrington, has emerged as a significant figure in contemporary classical music. His journey from prog rock guitarist to serious composer showcases a unique blend of influences and a deep connection to his hometown. Musical Evolution Gill’s musical career began in the late 1980s…

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  October 5, 2024

  Independent Musician, Innovators,, music, music discussion, Music Education

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