Authored by Marci Ricklick & Richard J. Chandler, BA, MA Bartolomeo Cristofori (1655-1731) of Italy invented the piano over three centuries ago to improve upon the clavichord and the harpsichord. Pianos are used for informal musical gatherings, recitals, and concerts, accompany singers and instrumentalists, and for educational purposes. The piano’s many uses, coupled with the …
Leading musicians write clear, successful musician bios as vocal and instrumental performers, music teachers, conductors, and composers. Encourage fellow musicians, students, and music promoters to collaborate by formatting long and short-form bios for directories, websites, social media, and concert programs. Writing Your Musician Bio for Music Directories, Websites, Social Media & Concert Programs The work it …
Choosing Violin Vs. Piano Based on Learning Difficulty Authored by Marci Ricklick and Richard J. Chandler, BA, MA Deciding between learning the violin or piano is a big decision. This article can help you make a better decision, saving you time and energy by choosing the best instrument for you or your child from the …
Bela Bartok: Composer, Pianist, Musicologist & Piano Teacher This biography of Bela Bartok is told in the first person as if Bartok returned from the afterlife to tell us the story of his life. Along with the help of the British writer, Aly Locatelli, I wrote this biography using multiple sources so it may be …