Why Hans Zimmer’s “Interstellar” Music is So Good
When Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi film Interstellar came out in 2014 audiences were not only blown away by the stunning visuals, […]
Beautiful Melody: Song from a Secret Garden
What is it about gardens that have inspired so many artists, authors, poets, and musicians? Gardens are a concentration of
‘Practice Makes Perfect’ Is The Wrong Approach
Perfectionism gets in the way of our happiness and stunts progress. It can breed fear and anxiety which holds us
The Benefits of Practicing with Your Eyes Closed
Many of the great pianists who are blind or vision-impaired have developed, in essence, a sixth sense for their instrument.
Zelda’s Lullaby: A Five-Tone Melody
The Legend of Zelda, the popular Nintendo game series, first came out around 1987. Like Minecraft, it is nostalgic for
The Amazing Value of Classical Piano Music
Playing the piano, and classical piano music in particular, has incredible lifelong benefits. It can make life richer, and at
Hans Zimmer and a Meditation on “Time”
Film composer Hans Zimmer and director Christopher Nolan have appropriately been called a power duo. Nolan’s films often play with
Alan Walker’s “Faded,” A Streaming Phenomenon
English-Norwegian producer and DJ, Alan Walker, was only around 17 years old when he released his song “Faded” in 2015.
Beautiful in White
“Beautiful In White” by Irish singer-songwriter Shane Filan is a love song that expresses the beauty of love, commitment, hope
Timeless Piano Man, Billy Joel
Every musician who performs in an ordinary bar or cafe dreams of writing a hit song that elevates them into
The Beatles, “Let It Be”
When I learned that June 25th was Global Beatles Day I felt it called for a little celebration at the
Lord of the Rings & Enya: A Perfect Marriage
When Peter Jackson and crew were laboring with love making the epic movie, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship