by Dan Yessian | Feb 27, 2024 | Business of Music, Interviews, Music
What is the definition of the word “stride”? “To walk with long steps, with vigor” So how does it apply to the piano? There are many pianists who’ve incorporated that word into their technique and performance. Names like Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, and Fats Waller...
by Dan Yessian | Feb 22, 2024 | Interviews, Music
Here I’m talking to Emmet Cohen: a master pianist, educator, and a walking encyclopedia of jazz. I found him to be fascinating beyond words because the man is not all about himself…it’s about the music, the people, and the joy of sharing. I think you’ll find our...
by Dan Yessian | Feb 7, 2024 | Comedy, Media
We’re well into 2024 and looking toward the future. We’ve got lots planned for this year: New music, videos, interviews…Possible live streams? Q&A’s? Possible in-person events? Leave us a comment and let us know your favorites from this past year! Watch our...
by Dan Yessian | Jan 17, 2024 | Armenian Culture, Music
With all due respect to one of my favorite Armenian composers, Aram Khachaturian… we decided to rearrange his famous “Sabre Dance”. While it may be unorthodox, I hope it doesn’t cause any offense to the genius behind the music. Our only objective was the spirit of...
by Dan Yessian | Jan 9, 2024 | Business of Music, Interviews, Media
I’m kind of a lame-brain when it comes to organizational skills. When I look at my Youtube channel I’m often confused at all the content that I put out for you. So here’s my attempt at sorting all the videos we’ve produced over the years. Now…I hope it’s easier for...