Classical Composers

Learn all about Leonard Bernstein’s life and works as his 105th birthday is coming up on the twenty-fifth!

Learn all about how to conduct, the history of conducting and why the conductor is a vital part of the orchestra. Often the conductor is also an instrumentalist.

Learn all about the different instruments of the percussion section!

Learn all about how brass instruments are played, how they work, and even the actual name of that familiar fanfare from Space Odyssey!

This is arguably Chopin’s most famous piece. In this episode, we listen to a recording of it on an 1851 Erard piano, and discuss the characteristics of a nocturne. The elements are: Minor 3, pedal, and trill with pedal.

Everyone wants to create a good piece, but often, minor errors in your mindset can tarnish the quality. This is about how to fix that.

Brahms is one of the most famous composers. Learn about his life and works in this episode!

The string section is a very beautiful section of the orchestra. In this video, we cover the four main stringed instruments: violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

Learn all about how the piano works, and the history of the piano! Note why it’s a common beginners instrument and the skills needed to play it. The piano is actually a very common instrument found in many places!