PRIVATE LESSONS | Music

January 17, 2011

Interview with composer Daron Hagen



NEW YORK | Enjoy this fascinating interview with New York based composer and a friend, Daron Hagen. From day one, Daron is a huge supporter of PrivateLessons.com. In this interview we reminisce about student days at the Curtis Institute of Music, lessons with his teacher composer Ned Rorem and performances of his student compositions. Now with six operas under his belt, Daron talks at length about the making of "Amelia" his recent work commissioned by the Seattle Opera.


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January 16, 2011

... from music capital of Wallingford, CT

Sandie shares this message:

Your fees per year are so worth it! Since I joined I've gotten 144 inquiries. I still have 20 families (some with 2 or more children studying with me) that came to me through your site. Have taught 30 total inquiries. Thank you!

Sandie Apuzzo, Violin and Viola Teacher



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January 14, 2011

Crossover arts with Matt Herskowitz



NEW YORK | Here is a mini class reunion and an impromptu interview with pianist Matt Herskowitz who was in New York to promote his latest album "Jerusalem Trilogy." Since he was a teenage piano student at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Matt was fascinated with jazz improvisation. Since then his career evolved as a versatile pianist composer, fusing classical, jazz and middle eastern influences. A Montréal resident, Matt teaches an improvisation course at the Montreal Conservatory.


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January 12, 2011

... from music capital of Alexandria, Virginia

Morgan shares this message:

... let me say that my $99 has every year been the best investment I've made in my teaching career. Your site is simple, well run, and gets the job done well.

Morgan Henry, Guitar and Bass Teacher



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