December 6, 2020 is a date worthy of a blog. Why? Well, it just so happens to be pianist and composer extraordinaire, Dave Brubeck‘s 100th…
As a piano and art instructor, it is such a treat to stay in touch with students who grew up in my studio. Recently, I…
I’m excited for our first CD release story for November! Con Anima is a labor of love honoring the 80th birthday of quintessential Armenian composer…
Mexico’s music scene is more than Mariachis. The country is home to a rich array of classical music organizations comprised of orchestras and chamber music…
It was a pleasantly cool early Spring evening, moistened with delicate mist. I cursed myself for rushing out without an umbrella and was relieved only…
Quick before the month ends, I’m sneaking in one more CD release announcement. This one is for Busoni fans and who better to regale this…
Hot on the heels of my latest blog, the Villa-Lobos CD release by Argentine pianist Daniela Salinas, it occurred to me that a proper blog…
Exciting News! A new piano solo CD, Villa-Lobos has been released this weekend by renown Argentine pianist, Daniela Salinas. Earlier this year, I…
Exciting News! A new CD, Paris<>Los Angeles has been released today. This is Pastimes’ first blog on a CD release and this one is spectacular.…
These days, we’re all about recycling…art! Just ask fine artist and illustrator, Megan Coyle. Here’s the backstory. While scrolling through Instagram last week, I found…