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Listen-Along – Herbie Hancock’s Watermelon Man
Listen-Along! Herbie Hancock’s- Watermelon Man - Welcome to the second Willan Academy Listen-Along of the semester! We are back to talk about exciting music that can bring us together as students, teachers, and listeners of all ages. Whether you read this blog while...
Inspiration from the Life of Takemitsu Toru
Home > Piano Lessons > Blog Inspiration from the Life of Takemitsu Toru Takemitsu Toru lived from 8 October 1930 to 20 February 1996. He was a renowned Japanese composer in addition to being a writer on music theory and aesthetics. Takemitsu...
Answers Herbie Hancock
Answers 1. Can you think of a sound that you hear around the city that has a rhythm, a note, or sounds like music? ie: Taxi cab horn, subway track sounds, anything like that, 2. Can you name this American city where Herbie Hancock was born? Chicago...
Inspiration from the Life of Jimi Hendrix (part 2)
Home > Guitar Lessons > Blog Inspiration from the Life of Jimi Hendrix (part 2) His real name was James Marshall Hendrix. Jimi was his nickname that later turned into his stage name. He was a prominent guitarist during his time. In fact, many rock...
How To Win Singing Contests
Home > Singing Lessons > Blog How To Win Singing Contests When considering a singing contest or a career in singing, it is important to remember that not all people are born singers. It is necessary to take into account that some people may have good...
Superstars Who Gave Us Lovely Piano Music
Home > Singing Lessons > Blog Superstars Who Gave Us Lovely Piano Music Over the last 50 years, most of the top songs have been sung and played by piano men. There has ever been something special about a singer who tickled the ivories, and there have...
The Mystery in the World of Great Violinists
Home > Violin Lessons > Blog The Mystery in the World of Great Violinists "A chair, a table, a vase of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy" famous quote by the distinguished scientist of all times Albert Einstein. Music...
3 Famous Musicians You’ve Got To Know: Jazz Pianists
Home > Piano Lessons > Blog 3 Famous Musicians You've Got To Know: Jazz Pianists 1. Duke Ellington (29 April 1899 to 24 May 1974) His real name was Edward Kennedy Ellington, but his childhood friends nicknamed him Duke because of his elegant style....
Inspiration from the Life of Itzhak Perlman
Home > Violin Lessons > Blog Inspiration from the Life of Itzhak Perlman Itzhak Perlman is a violinist, pedagogue, and conductor. Born in Tel Aviv, Israel on 31 August 1945, he is now one of the most renowned violin players worldwide. In fact,...
Top 8 Famous Opera Singer You’ve Got To Know
Who is your favorite opera singer? Did you know that the art of opera dates all the way back to the 16th century. Originating in Italy, operas quickly grew from private performances to public events with ticket sales. Although some people today claim it's dull, opera...
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