In November 2016, Peter Pillitteri, an aspiring composer and one of the students in Ian…
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The True Story Behind Japanese ‘Lawsuit’ Guitars
Welcome to 6String Minutes. In this segment, we’ll uncover the truth about Japanese “lawsuit” guitars imported…
How ‘Hamilton’ Put the Music Back at the Center of the Musical
It’s been dissected as a runaway commercial success. It’s been analyzed as an incisive commentary…
The Statistical Analysis of the 70 Most Popular Disney Songs You’ve Always Wanted
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Independent Radio Promotion Guide: Why Radio Still Matters
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How Successful Musicians Practice: Songwriters & Composers
Welcome back to my four-part series of articles on How Successful Musicians Practice. If you’re just…
How Successful Musicians Practice: Guitar, Bass, and Bows
Welcome to the second installment of How Successful Musicians Practice. If you’re just joining us now,…
How Successful Musicians Practice: Drums & Percussion
Along the road to becoming a successful musician, one encounters quite a few “P” words: patience,…
Putting the Maelstrom of Politics to Song: PUBLIQuartet’s Live Score of the Final Debate
Last Wednesday, October 19, presidential candidates Donald J. Trump and Hillary R. Clinton faced off…
Why a Video of a Young Ukrainian Accordionist Went Viral
By Shinjoo Cho If you’ve spent any extended time scrolling social media this year, you’ve probably…