Tag Archives: classical-music

Music in Today’s World

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Evesophia

One of my voice students was leaving after her lesson recently, and her Dad looked at the piano in the lesson room and said that theirs was a similar brand. I told him I had a Chickering from years ago. … Continue reading →

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Who We Are

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Evesophia

I’ve written about my Dad before. Well August 10 would have been his 114th Birthday. Ha! I can assure you he wouldn’t have been happy living that long. But it makes you think about what kind of people your parents … Continue reading →

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Music and Your Brain

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Evesophia

A lot has been published lately about how music affects ones brain. A couple of top hospitals here in Boston have done research on it which includes taking specific MRIs of the brain to see exactly how music affects us … Continue reading →

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Making Music

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Evesophia

It’s been a few days since I blogged. A few things got in the way…not the least of which is former President Trump was almost assassinated. Nothing short of horrendous! Also here in the Boston area it is soooo hot…2 … Continue reading →

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Music and Life

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Evesophia

My late best friend/music bud Dr. Fred, or as he would tell his piano students, Docman G, died 2 years ago June 19. He was a devout Russian Orthodox Christian. He was also a master, brilliant musician/organist. We made great … Continue reading →

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Making Music Appropriately

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Evesophia

What does that mean you’re asking. Well, I was watching the Capitol Fourth from Washington DC last night, July 4. I always do. And yes, I like some of the entertainment and some I don’t. I always love the National … Continue reading →

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Changes in Life

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Evesophia

At some point, no matter how old you are and where you’ve been in this life, change is needed. For as long as I’ve been a musician I’ve been basically working for other people. That’s fine but if you’re annoyingly … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Historical People

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Evesophia

As we get closer to July 4, Independence Day, I start thinking about one of my favorite historical figures…George Washington. Love him! Apart from the fact that we have the same birth date, George was a visionary and a hero, … Continue reading →

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How Music Affects Us

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Evesophia

So. I had some news today regarding my latest surgery. Another change in plans. My esteemed surgeon sent a letter to his patients saying he is leaving Boston to take on an Executive Medical Director job in New York. Oh. … Continue reading →

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Music on Your Mind

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Evesophia

We all go through this from time to time…you come upon a song or other instrumental piece of music and can’t get it out of your head no matter what! It’s one thing if it’s an expert piece of music … Continue reading →

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