Music History 101 :: Frédéric Chopin
At Pastimes for a Lifetime, we love sharing stories of musicians whose lives shaped their art in extraordinary ways. Chopin wasn’t just a virtuoso; he was an exile, a romantic, a patriot, and a quiet revolutionary who transformed the piano into the most intimate...
Music History 101 :: Guiomar Novaes
Our first Music History 101 blog of 2026 features one of the great pianists of the early 20th century, Guiomar Novaes! My boss, Linda Wehrli, discovered a KUSC link to their interview with Jon Batiste, wherein he mentions Brazilian pianist Guiomar Novaes. She was...
Can Music Improve Drawing Skills? Exploring Cross-Discipline Creativity
At first glance, learning to play the piano and learning to draw might seem like completely separate skills. One uses sound, rhythm, and melody, while the other focuses on lines, shapes, and colors. But research and real-world experience suggest a fascinating...
Music History 101 :: Enrique Granados
Our Summer Music History 101 Blog celebrates an iconic composer’s birthday! We’re honoring Spanish composer Enrique Granados, just in time for his July 27th Birthday. Thanks to my boss, Linda Wehrli, for the suggestion (she’s a huge fan of Spanish...
Music History 101 :: Maurice Ravel
When my boss, Linda Wehrli, suggested Maurice Ravel for our March Music History 101 Blog, I admit I didn’t know much about him. I was eager to learn more. With his birthday on March 7th, what better way to celebrate than with a Music History Blog acknowledging...About the Founder
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