How Bach Changed the History of Music Forever

An exploration of how Johann Sebastian Bach reshaped Western music through counterpoint, tonal architecture and sacred composition, influencing generations of composers and establishing foundations that continue to shape performance, pedagogy and musical thought today.

The Fundamentals of Mixing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

A practical introduction to the art of mixing, outlining essential techniques in balance, EQ, compression and spatial design to help beginners create clear, professional sounding recordings that serve the music with confidence and control.

Developing a Jazz Ear: Exercises for Listening and Playing

Developing a jazz ear requires more than recognising chords. Through focused listening, singing, transcription and rhythmic study, classical musicians can internalise swing, hear harmony in motion and move from reading notes to truly conversing in jazz.

Understanding and Teaching ABRSM and TCL Aural Tests

A practical guide to understanding and teaching ABRSM and Trinity College London aural tests, exploring why aural skills matter, how exams differ, and effective strategies for building confident, musically aware students.

Cindy Hwang on Cultural Leadership, Programming, and Building Global Musical Connections

Drawing on over two decades across the US, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, Cindy Hwang reflects on cultural leadership, audience connection, and how thoughtful programming can shape the future of classical music worldwide.

MSR Classics Joins the PARMA Recordings Family of Labels

PARMA Recordings has acquired MSR Classics and its 800-strong catalogue, expanding its growing classical portfolio and ensuring continued distribution, administration, and visibility for one of the industry’s most respected independent labels.

Why Frederic Chopin Is Called the Poet of the Piano

Frédéric Chopin transformed the piano into a voice of intimacy and lyricism. Through nuance, rubato, and emotional restraint, his music speaks like poetry, revealing inner worlds rather than outward spectacle.

How to Overcome Stage Fright Before a Classical Performance

Stage fright affects musicians at every level, but it need not define performance. With psychological insight, physical awareness, and thoughtful preparation, anxiety can be transformed into focus, confidence, and expressive freedom on stage consistently live.

Jazz Standards Every Classical Musician Should Know

An accessible introduction to essential jazz standards for classical musicians, exploring melody, harmony and rhythm while offering practical insights into how these timeless pieces can expand musical fluency and creative confidence.

Understanding Audio Interfaces: What You Need to Know

A clear, practical guide to understanding audio interfaces, explaining how they work, why they matter, and how to choose the right one for recording, teaching, or music production, without unnecessary jargon or brand-driven hype.

Granados on Two Guitars: Eugenio Della Chiara & Pietro Locatto on Transcription, Tradition and Duo Intimacy

Piano-born yet guitar-haunted, Granados’s 'Danzas españolas' find new life in a complete duo transcription by Eugenio Della Chiara and Pietro Locatto. They discuss tradition, tuning, colour, and the intimacy of playing as one.

Why Ludwig van Beethoven Still Shapes the Modern Concert Hall

Beethoven transformed music from courtly entertainment into a public, philosophical art. His symphonies, sonatas, and ideals of expression continue to define how modern concert halls programme, perform, and listen.