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You don’t have to play the piano or know very much about classical music to recognize “Chopsticks.” The original name is “The Celebrated Chop Waltz” and is familiar because the opening melody is very catchy and simple. In fact, so simple, anyone can play those …
When a singer is set to appear on the America’s Got Talent stage, the judges and the members of the audience don’t expect to see someone walk on stage dressed too out of the norm. I mean, it’s American’s Got Talent; sometimes we expect people …
When we’re visiting a new city or country, or merely strolling the streets of our hometown, it’s always a treat to come across a street performer. Trumpet players, jugglers, mimes, no matter what type of performer we happen to come across, the entertainment they provide …
Watching any type of dance is mesmerizing. There’s so much work, practice, and passion that goes on behind the scenes in order to pull off a fabulous show. And, when you’re dancing with a partner or in a troupe, there’s so much more to take …
Every child has a favorite song. For some kids, it’s “The Itsy Bitsy Spider.” Other children enjoy soft, acoustic lullabies. For me as a child? It was “All the Small Things” by Blink-182 and “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” by Eiffel 65. Exploring music growing up …
Like us, Simon Cowell and the rest of the judges on Britain’s Got Talent make presumptions about everyone they see on stage. For instance, if very meek and mild person auditions, nobody’s going to expect them to belt “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ …
Playing the piano with your fingers takes a lot of dedication and practice — countless hours, and intricate patterns and movements of the hands across all 88 keys. And practice! Ohhhh, the practice! But once everything comes together, beautiful music is made and heard and …
Often, people spend years perfecting a craft or talent, like singing. They may have an initial attraction to music and the musical world, but becoming a proficient singer takes years of practice and patience. However, that’s not always the case. I can say this because I …
One usually associates school assemblies with boredom, but it’s also an opportunity to get time away from class (there’s a bitter-sweet factor to them right?). There’s always people talking at you, with maybe one video presentation, and a whole lot of yawning in between everything …
When I’m waiting for the bus, tram, streetcar, subway, or any mode of transportation, I am well aware of how deadpan my facial expression most likely is. Especially on my commute pre-coffee. I’m not terribly chatty or cheerful, and the only thing I have on …