by Dan Yessian | Aug 6, 2024 | Business of Music, Music
If you’ve followed me in my musical career you’ll know that I’ve been a fan of Burt Bacharach’s music. I’ve invested myself in his melodic structures and arrangements. So much so that I was compelled to purchase his Steinway piano which originally resided in his...
by Dan Yessian | Jul 26, 2024 | Business of Music, Music
I’ve always considered myself a songwriter, but I’ve also had lots of help from many great talented people. They include artists, co-writers, lyricists, arrangers, and producers. I’d like to share with you my original material. Much of it has been utilized by...
by Dan Yessian | Jul 16, 2024 | Interviews, Musicians
Here’s a throwback to part 1 of my interview with virtuoso Brass musician Walter White. While Bryan Cranston gets most of the attention for his character’s namesake on Breaking Bad, Walter is an amazing talent who is proficient in all brass instruments; from trumpet,...
by Dan Yessian | Jul 2, 2024 | Music, Singers, Stranger Truths
Life is often stranger than fiction. People ask me If my stories are fictitious. I assure you, they are all 100% true. Is it possible that singer/songwriter James Taylor has talented siblings? Check out what happens when a phone call is thought to be a prank, but ends...
by Dan Yessian | Jun 28, 2024 | Music, Stranger Truths
Life is often stranger than fiction. People ask me If my stories are fictitious. I assure you, they are all 100% true. My band and I used to play all sorts of gigs back in the days; Weddings, Bar-Mitzvahs, and various dinners. We were often the band of choice, as we...