The Good Musician

This article is part of the Basic Repertoire Project.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the most recognized composers of all time. Born in 1756 to a well-to-do Austrian family, his father, a composer himself, brought this prodigy forward to become the composer of some brilliant works.
As you know, child prodigies scare the hell out of me.
Mozart wrote a couple of great operas, one of them being The Magic Flute. His early works weren’t as well-received as his later ones, and this last opera of his is considered on of his greatest.
To understand the basics of an opera, it essentially is …read more

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Don’t deprive your children of the so-called “Mozart-Effect“. Engaging in music activates your brain like almost no other activity, studies say. Harness this power and encourage your children to learn music.
But many parents go about in a very wrong way. After 10 years of playing experience, I can tell what should’ve been better in my kiddy days. Points to consider when introducing your child to music:
1. Implement the 5 Pillars of Good Musicians
Don’t just make him or her play an instrument. Show them the different aspects of music, build on the 5 pillars and explain to them how it’s …read more

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