I just had a very cool discussion about music with my relatively new boss. When I told him I play trumpet, he told me about a couple of his family members from earlier generations, one of whom performed with Louis Armstrong. My boss also played alto sax in his school jazz band, and his daughter […]
Music Memories
Hey music lovers! I thought I’d go in a different direction this week and pull together some real-life examples of the potentially awesome gigs, events, and non-musical merriment you could be part of when in a community music group. This post is very personal, since I’ve created this list from my own life experiences, and […]
The Emotional Power of Music
Music can be very personal, as it can have different meanings for different people. A particular piece might revive a long-lost memory, bring up intense emotion, or connect complete strangers. No matter what style you enjoy, if the composer or songwriter connects with you on a personal level, music has the power to inspire you to […]