Oklahoma Creativitity

In 1841, at the age of 31, Robert Schumann wrote a piece he entitled Phantasie. Though the work was considered a success, Robert’s wife, Clara, who was also a well regarded pianist and Classical composer, suggested that he expand the work and make it a complete piano concerto. After some consideration, Robert agreed and set [...]

The Schumann’s are perhaps the best known couple in the Classical music world. Schumann robert and Schumann Clara were almost never married, as Clara was the daughter of a man with whom Robert was engaged in legal dispute when the two met. But the two eventually were married and had eight children. They also both [...]

Robert Schumann showed dual tendencies from an early age. He was both brilliant and troubled. The brilliance of his life is well-known: he remains one of the most well recognized names in music history. But robert schumann mental illness victim, and his struggles with mental illness are somewhat less known. He was reportedly troubled as [...]

Green Day was formed out of the punk rock scene in Berkeley California in the 1980s, and was composed of band members Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool. The band released records with independent labels in its early years and established a following for its music. But in 1994 it switched to commercial [...]

Until in the past several years, when most people went to purchase new music they went out, got in the car, on a bus, on their bike, whatever, and went to a music store. Today, many music stores that just seven or eight years ago were thriving business are not out of business. And the [...]

Many students of music, especially in the beginning of their lessons, want to know if they need to learn music theory in order to learn to play the instrument well. And the answer is: no. Or, the answer is: yes. The real answer to that question  is: it depends. For some people, those who learn [...]

While Franco Lwambo Luanzo Makiadi is famous for bringing the addictive Rhumba beat to the world stage, his accomplishments as a musician almost equal the great social standing he enjoyed in his native Congo, then known as Zaire according to many music articles.Franco was at the height of his career during the days of the [...]

Almost anything you love or use for relaxation is good for a baby too (just read any articles of note and you’ll understand why) . There are good collections of Mozart or Bach for bedtime. The music of Enya can be very soothing as well. Georgia Kelly’s harp music is also relaxing and peaceful. When your [...]

In 1965, two gentlemen got together in Cleveland, Ohio to help resolve a long-standing dilemma. Prior to that time, there were not any extensive stores of the very long and diverse history of piano music. But with their founding of the International Library of Piano Music that all began to change. The collection grew large [...]

Music, like many art forms, has long attracted those whose spirits run more to the independent side, and this is no less true for recording artists. Some artists, those who have not developed a following large enough to get noticed by the big labels and those who simply don’t want the compromises that can come [...]

Music has long spoken to the independent spirit so much in evidence early in life, the time at which many people get their first exposure to rock and other forms of popular music. And, for many, the music that comes to them through indie music distribution channels is often a purer expression of the intent [...]

Guitar music for beginners is easy to find in any guitar shop, music shop or online through any of hundreds of sources. These resources are readily available and inexpensive, making learning the guitar a simple process. There is enough information available today about how to learn to play the instrument that many people opt to [...]

Minneapolis has a long history of producing music artists. Several well known recording artists came from Minneapolis, and scores of others have moved to Minneapolis because of the way the city supports music in general and new artists in particular. Many of these artists support themselves by giving lessons as they work on their craft, [...]

Learning a new instrument is both a fun and serious undertaking. Some instruments are easier to learn than others. And of course, everyone is different: what might be easier for you could be tough for me. This is one reason why there is such a vast array of learning tools available for music students today. [...]

When discussing classical music, we would surely be remiss to neglect the greats ludwig van beethoven and Mozart. While Beethoven’s music has a wild following the world over today, what should really surprise about it is that it was composed more than two centuries ago and yet continues to command an enviable following.Aside from the [...]