Pianist Lang Lang began playing at three years old, and won the Shenyang Piano Competition at age five. At just 13, he won first prize at the Tchaikovsky International Young Musicians’ Competition.
Category: Musician Profiles
Jason Mraz Talks Songwriting Riding on Wave of Success
The past 10 years have seen Jason Mraz transition from playing coffee shops to superstar status. Yet he remains grounded
Jeff Coffin: A Life on the Road
Jeff Coffin leads an intriguing life as the saxophonist with Dave Matthews Band (DMB) and leader of his own group, Jeff Coffin & the Mu’tet.
Bridgid Bibbens: From Educating to Electrifying
Bridgid Bibbens was entranced by violin the moment she saw it. A television show featuring violinist and pedagogue Shin’ichi Suzuki stopped her in her tracks really early on
Sam Llanas Takes a Stand Against Bullying While Launching Solo Career
Former frontman of Wisconsin-born rock band, The BoDeans, Sam Llanas is looking at his career in a new light. Fresh off the November 2014 release of his solo album, The Whole Night Thru, he’s moving forward on his own.
Ivan Varenikov: Piano 1Hand
Ivan Varenikov lives in Siberia. He contends that, aside from all the stereotypes of bitter cold and wild bears, Siberia is also deficient in terms of music
Tips for Adults Learning Music Later in Life
What little I knew was self taught and learned from others who were self taught while growing up. Here are some tips when learning music that may be helpful
Ralph Berrier: A Reporter Goes Back to Musical Roots
Ralph Berrier, 48, of Roanoke, Virginia, grew up surrounded by music. He and his brothers sang both in church and along with his mother’s rock and roll albums
Natalia Paruz: The Saw Lady
Natalia Paruz: The Saw Lady has many stories about the people she has met while playing the saw in the NYC subway. She has played more prestigious gigs…
Mark O’Connor Offers Tips for Developing Well-Rounded Repertoire
Mark O’Connor is one of the most well-known and respected violinists, fiddlers, composers, and music teachers in the world. He’s won two Grammy Awards…