For years, I've ended my Juilliard course in the future of classical music with one simple exercise. I've asked my students to speak from the heart about a piece that they play (or sing, or have composed). To tell the world -- well, me and the class -- why they love it. The results have been, almost always, very moving. To see and hear people talking about anything with as much love as my students convey is -- quite seriously -- inspiring. Year after year. This year, as you can see from the class schedule (this link goes to the same … [Read more...]
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Lia Pas on from Liza Figuroa Kravinsky: Challenging an assumption
Great post! I have run into this issue as well having started composing in my 20s but then being out...Les Fradkin on from Liza Figuroa Kravinsky: Challenging an assumption
Miss Liza, I, too, share your concerns. Although I have been fortunate enough to have occasional success visit my door...Ron Tucker on from Liza Figuroa Kravinsky: Challenging an assumption
Thanks for the article! I have a similar story and sometimes get frustrated by my aging "emerging artist" status...Scott on from Liza Figuroa Kravinsky: Challenging an assumption
Here here! I am 24 years old and I am just starting my BM in composition this fall. ...Jackie on from Liza Figuroa Kravinsky: Challenging an assumption
Yes, older doesn't mean you are no longer needing assistance or not innovative. I had composed music for...