Working with musicians from all over the world has always been a pleasure. I personally met Julio in early 2019 as we organized a concert and master class. The experience was out of this world! Seeing Julio Cristaldo deliver a true royal master class on Agustín Barrios reminded me of the master classes I took with Eliot Fisk, David Russell, and man...
So you have finally landed your first gig playing at a wedding. You are part of an ensemble and you are the one gathering information and coordinating music for the ceremony. You want to create music the wedding party will always remember Their experience with you will make an impact whether you are a viable and legit musician. How do you start?&nb...
Being a Music Mentor is a challenge because it takes a lot of work and dedication. This past weekend we came across the studio of a very talented violinist in the Bay Area who asides of being an incredible musician, has built a very good studio. And this is why I am blogging today. By a very good studio, I mean that Jennifer Tzeng has a ...
Throughout her life Daniella has been devoted to helping those with disabilities and the treasured members of our elderly community. Her educational training is centered around helping those in need and the disabled. Her music is the vehicle she uses to bring peace, comfort, compassion, and beauty to community members who are experiencing physical ...
The world of classical music is full of interpreters and this is what makes the experience much more rewarding. Compared to recordings that will always sound the same, you have a factor of surprise that only a classical musician can deliver. This is both an accident and a crafted intention. First of all, the performer has to deliver music to a par...
The Online Music Guild and Keeney Bros present: Michael Heitmann (Baritone) accompanied by Eugene Cline, playing his signature recital "Love in the time of Tinder". Currently Michael Heitman is a Seattle established singer. Along the performance, we will be showcasing the art of Tom Garfield as we serve a fine selection of wines to be paired w...
Happy Birthday Master! Nicole Pence Pianist, keyboardist, composer and arranger who entertains audiences with her unique blend of virtuosity, humor and pizzazz. Nicole's YouTube "Happy Birthday Variations" video currently has nearly three million views. Arizona Foothills Magazine honored Nicole with the "Best of 2014 Award" for Best Local Band...
January 12, 2017 was a very special day for the team developed by a team of three companies in the city of Moscow, Idaho! The Online Music Guild premiered the first show of "The Exposition" and along came a crowd to see an incredible performance showcasing Aaron Torres on the Classical Guitar. Wine Company of Moscow provided Wines to pair with the...
The Online Music Guild, Keeney Bros and Moscow Wine Company present: Flores y Castillos, a classical guitar recital by Aaron Torres. Currently Aaron is a Masters Student at the University of Idaho and his repertoire encompasses numerous styles and eras. Flores y Castillos is full of surprises and every selection has a meaning and a c...
The Year 1812, festival overture in E♭ major, Op. 49, popularly known as the 1812 Overture, is an overture written in 1880 by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to commemorate Russia's defence of its motherland against Napoleon's invading Grande Armée in 1812. The overture debuted in Moscow on August 20, 1882, conducted by Ippolit ...
The Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, is an oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach intended for performance in church during the Christmas season. It was written for the Christmas season of 1734 and incorporates music from earlier compositions, including three secular cantatas written during 1733 and 1734 and a now lost church cantata, BWV 248a. The date is ...