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Renowned pianist and conductor, Boris Cepeda, relocates to Atlanta and unveils European Piano Academy

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Boris Cepeda, an accomplished pianist and conductor, will now call Atlanta home. It's a groundbreaking move made possible through a "genius" visa designated for individuals with extraordinary abilities. This move marks a significant chapter in his illustrious career.

Born in Ecuador and raised in Germany, Cepeda's unique blend of cultural influences brings a rich background and international acclaim to this vibrant city. His educational journey took him from the German School in Quito to the University of Fine Arts in Bremen, Germany, where he pursued his piano studies.

And now this relocation is underscored by his unwavering commitment to furthering his successful career as a pianist and orchestra conductor. His goal is to share his knowledge through teaching and research at prestigious academic institutions.

Central to this exciting new career chapter is the European Piano Academy of Atlanta, which he co-founded with his wife, Katja. The academy offers top-tier piano education and mentorship, and together, the couple's decades of experience and expertise will help to nurture the next generation of piano virtuosos.

Through this relocation, Cepeda aims to continue his legacy of musical excellence while sharing his passion and expertise with a new community of music enthusiasts and aspiring artists in the heart of Georgia.

In 2021, he attained the prestigious title of Steinway Artist, a testament to his exceptional talents. Since he was 7-years old, he has graced legendary concert halls around the world, leaving audiences enthralled with performances at iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York and the Berliner Philharmonie.

Cepeda is not just a remarkable performer, he's also an accomplished music educator and researcher. His recent role as Head of Music and deputy director of the choir at an opera house in Germany showcases his musical versatility and depth.

In addition to his musical achievements, Cepeda has received several distinguished awards, including the Schubert Prize from the German Schubert Association and the Vicente Rocafuerte Medal from the Ecuadorian National Parliament for outstanding cultural merits. He has also clinched first prizes at piano competitions in Ecuador, further highlighting his extraordinary musical abilities.

Looking ahead, Cepeda has a dynamic schedule that includes concerts and master classes in Tampa, FL; Münster, Germany; and Casa de la Música in Quito, Ecuador. His calendar also features upcoming conducting engagements with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ecuador; and the Symphony Orchestra of the City of Cuenca - more testaments to his artistic versatility.

For more information, visit the official website at: https://boriscepeda.com/en

About Boris Cepeda:

Cepeda is a world-renowned pianist and conductor with a distinguished career spanning several decades. He has achieved international acclaim for his virtuosic performances and contributions to the world of classical music. As a Steinway Artist, he continues to inspire audiences with his artistry and shares his expertise as a teacher and researcher at prestigious institutions around the world.

Boris Cepeda, an accomplished pianist and conductor, will now call Atlanta home. It's a groundbreaking move made possible through a "genius" visa designated for individuals with extraordinary abilities. This move marks a significant chapter in his illustrious career.

Related link: https://boriscepeda.com/en

Soundfly Teams Up With LA Pianist and Producer Elijah Fox to Launch a New Course on Impressionist Harmony and Hip-Hop Beats

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, pianist and producer Elijah Fox welcomes musicians into his exciting new course with online music education hub Soundfly. In it Elijah explores his singular approach to writing, improvising, and producing the "Impressionist" music for which he's become widely known; a style that has hypnotized fans around the world, been championed by collaborators like Yussef Dayes, Tom Misch, and Kiefer, and become the foundation for Drake & 21 Savage's hit "Major Distribution."

"Elijah Fox: Impressionist Piano & Production" is available now in Soundfly's growing curriculum of creative music courses and peer learning programs.

Watching Elijah Fox's Instagram feed, you're likely to see something new everyday. From silky R&B tracks and spacey synth jams to old-timey piano covers and soulful improvisations, Elijah's talent spans genres and styles, yet all of his music is imbued with a single unifying element: Impressionism. For Elijah, that means striving to make every moment evoke powerful emotional reactions in his listener, while remaining open to pensive wandering.

Throughout this course, Elijah takes students through his process of composing, improvising, and producing this deeply touching music, as well his modular approach to practicing which ensures a constant flow of new ideas and patterns. Elijah also shares his philosophies and perspectives on modern harmony, orchestration, and beat making. Students will up their skills on the piano and build new loops and tracks inspired by Elijah's guidance.

A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer based in Los Angeles, Elijah Fox studied piano at the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory. Inspired by jazz greats like Art Tatum, Ahmad Jamal, and Erroll Garner, his modern sound blends elements of jazz, R&B, and psychedelic soul, and his samples span genres like lo-fi hip-hop, neo-soul, and trap. He's worked with ScHoolboy Q, Masego, Tom Misch, Yussef Days, Denzel Curry, Kiefer, among many others, and his original music under the alias Søren Søstrom has amassed over 16 million streams on Spotify.

To the future students, Elijah declares: "I've gained so much joy from playing the piano - and I hope to inspire you to find some of that as well."

"Elijah Fox: Impressionist Piano & Production" features 70 lessons, over 40 videos, and 22 challenges to keep students on their toes creatively and hold them accountable to achieving their learning goals. Accented with gorgeous graphic design, downloadable MIDI, audio, and musical scores, and an elevated user experience, this course comes loaded with Elijah's 21st century harmonic concepts, practice prompts, and production activities. Plus, students get access to Soundfly's lively Discord community for peer support.

Learn more:

https://soundfly.com/courses/elijah-fox-impressionist-piano-production

About Soundfly:

Soundfly offers creative courses for curious musicians looking to spark their creativity, expand their skill set, and discover new sounds. Students can subscribe to Soundfly's library of in-depth courses taught by some of the most exciting musicians and artists working today. Or they can take their music learning to the next level with Soundfly's custom mentorship program, which offers one-on-one coaching with an expert to achieve a personal goal. Learn more: https://soundfly.com/.

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Trailer Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnY8vPry94A

Today, pianist and producer Elijah Fox welcomes musicians into his exciting new course with online music education hub Soundfly. In it Elijah explores his singular approach to writing, improvising, and producing the "Impressionist" music for which he's become widely known; a style that has hypnotized fans around the world, been championed by collaborators like Yussef Dayes, Tom Misch, and Kiefer, and become the foundation for Drake & 21 Savage's hit "Major Distribution."

Related link: https://soundfly.com/

The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Ben Weinman Has a New Course on How to Make a Living in Art Without Making Compromises

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Online music learning platform Soundfly has released a brand new course with Ben Weinman, guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of The Dillinger Escape Plan, on the business of making art without compromising one's values or integrity. The Business of Uncompromising Art is a course like no other, and musicians of all types can find it today in Soundly's digital library of creative music courses.

There are a million music business courses out there, but we dare you to find another that teaches you how to blow fire in a fan's face and still get paid for it. In fact, Ben argues that's part of what made his legendary band so successful for so long: authenticity, risk-taking, an obsessive focus on fans, and an unwavering DIY ethos. This comprehensive course - filled with case studies, challenges, stories, advice, and lessons culled from Ben's 20+ year career in music - will change the way independent artists view their mission.

Named one of SPIN's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and one of "the 20 Most Influential Metal Guitarists of the Modern Era" by VH1, Ben Weinman is a founding member of The Dillinger Escape Plan, a guitarist in Suicidal Tendencies and Giraffe Tongue Orchestra, a songwriter, composer, and manager. Having performed with NIN, System of a Down, Soundgarden, and The Prodigy, written music for HBO, voted for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and consulted for Grammy-winning artists, Ben's crept into every corner of the music industry - and found success in each.

In his course, he'll explain how he took what many called an "unmarketable" band and transformed it into an iconic act and a profitable economic engine with a rabid fanbase - along the way elucidating how to attract a passionate fanbase, deliver honest art, and design creative strategies for making money in an industry plagued by old, tired models. In Ben's own words, you'll learn: "How to stick to your guns, follow your values, create uncompromising art, and then sell that uncompromising art in a way that doesn't suck the life out of you."

The Business of Uncompromising Art features over 35 lessons loaded with invaluable advice and strategic information, and 25 videos, plus graphics, activities, downloadable learning materials, and access to Soundfly's Discord community where students can ask questions and get feedback on their work.

Find it today in Soundfly's suite of premium artist-led online courses at: https://soundfly.com/courses/the-business-of-uncompromising-art

About Soundfly:

Soundfly offers creative courses for curious musicians looking to spark their creativity, expand their skills, and discover new sounds. Students can subscribe to Soundfly's library of in-depth courses taught by some of the most exciting musicians and artists working today, or take their music learning to the next level with Soundfly's custom 1-on-1 mentorship program.

Trailer (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdYzIOgGO7I

Course:

https://soundfly.com/courses/the-business-of-uncompromising-art

Online music learning platform Soundfly has released a brand new course with Ben Weinman, guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of The Dillinger Escape Plan, on the business of making art without compromising one's values or integrity. The Business of Uncompromising Art is a course like no other, and musicians of all types can find it today in Soundly's digital library of creative music courses.

Related link: https://soundfly.com/

The Pocket Queen Launches a Uniquely Modern Drumming, Production, and Branding Course on Soundfly

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Soundfly's newest online course, "The Pocket Queen: Moving at Your Own Tempo," is out today as part of the platform's digital subscription library. This course, led by drummer, producer, and viral content creator, Taylor Gordon, aka The Pocket Queen, teaches modern rhythm and drumming concepts and music production, as well as strategies for finding one's authentic creative self.

PQ has lit up social media with unique content that showcase her infectious swagger and positivity, rhythmic precision, and enthusiastic willingness to learn in public. It's that balance of confidence, curiosity, and vulnerability that has captured the attention of thousands of musicians and inspired many to push their skills forward through difficult moments.

The New Orleans native initially gained popularity creating drumming videos on YouTube in the rehearsal rooms at Berklee College of Music. Over time, PQ earned opportunities to perform in Beyoncé's Super Bowl Halftime marching band; drum and tour with Adam Lambert, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, and Alicia Keys; produce tracks for Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson, and Luke James; licensed her self-produced debut single "We Came To Move" to Apple for the iPad mini launch campaign; and become Grammy® Nominated for her work with Kehlani.

Drawing from these successes, The Pocket Queen's new online course cracks open the drumming techniques she draws on to build tight, funky grooves, her unique employment of "pocket" and how to craft one's own relationship to this concept, and the methodologies she uses to produce rhythmically-driven music. But this course isn't only for drummers. She speaks directly to creators of all kinds, offering tools to conquer fear and lean into vulnerability, act with intention and purpose, and unlock one's authentic voice.

Speaking to what she hopes students will gain from this course, PQ declares, "You should gain a deeper understanding of yourself." The course starts with her artistic journey into drumming, but "benefits a variety of different creatives" as it strives to empower students to "dive deeper into their own identity," whether making music or building a brand.

"The Pocket Queen: Moving at Your Own Tempo" features over 40 videos across more than 70 lessons, including breakdowns and demos, activities, downloadable graphics and learning materials, and access to Soundfly's exclusive Discord community where students can ask questions and get feedback on their work.

The course is available today at: https://soundfly.com/courses/the-pocket-queen.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Avs11ezcgs

About Soundfly:

Soundfly offers creative courses for curious musicians looking to spark their creativity, expand their skills, and discover new sounds. Students can subscribe to Soundfly's library of in-depth courses taught by some of the most exciting musicians and artists working today, or take their music learning to the next level with Soundfly's custom 1-on-1 mentorship program.

Learn more: https://soundfly.com/.

Course URL:

https://soundfly.com/courses/the-pocket-queen

Soundfly's newest online course, "The Pocket Queen: Moving at Your Own Tempo," is out today as part of the platform's digital subscription library. This course, led by drummer, producer, and viral content creator, Taylor Gordon, aka The Pocket Queen, teaches modern rhythm and drumming concepts and music production, as well as strategies for finding one's authentic creative self.

Related link: https://soundfly.com/

Experimental producer Jlin releases new course on rhythm and creativity with online music school Soundfly

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Music education platform Soundfly and experimental producer and composer Jlin have teamed up to launch an online course covering Jlin's artistic process and approach to creating groundbreaking rhythmic music. Jerrilynn Patton, who performs as Jlin, came up through the Midwest's footwork scene, and has evolved into one of the most innovative electronic producers working today. "Jlin: Rhythm, Variation, & Vulnerability" is available as part of Soundfly's subscription library of creative music courses. The course provides an inspiring look at how Jlin thinks about music production and seeks to help upcoming artists pinpoint and nurture the unique elements in their own sound.

Jlin is a constantly-transforming electronic artist whose work carries a complex, unpredictable rhythmic signature. Music publication Pitchfork has called Jlin's work "a gorgeous and overwhelming piece of musical architecture, an epic treatise on where rhythm comes from and where it can go," and Spin magazine described it as "the future of progressive club music."

Pitchfork has put all three of her full-length releases on their Best New Music and Best Electronic Music lists. Jlin's collaborators include musical artists Björk, St. Vincent, Martin Gore, Max Richter, choreographer Wayne MacGregor, and many more. Her driving, percussive music is used extensively for dance and fashion, with placements in Paris Fashion Week shows for Rick Owens, Chanel, Burberry, and Adidas.

"Jlin: Rhythm, Variation, & Vulnerability" features 16 videos, along with readings, practical exercises, creative prompts, and a Slack group for feedback and support. The course takes a high-level look at the role that vulnerability plays in Jlin's music-making and how embracing difficult creative moments can fuel originality. Students will come away with a more profound understanding of rhythmic variation and the inspiration to make their own music less predictable.

Soundfly CEO Ian Temple said of making the course, "Jlin's mindset and approach are unlike any we've presented on Soundfly before. Her process is deeply vulnerable and painstakingly precise, which leads to a sound that's brimming with complex ideas. I hope students will walk away with a new perspective on how to keep their music fresh and surprising."

Describing her intention behind the course, Jlin said, "I want to share my journey with other artists as honestly as I can. I see the hurdles you encounter in making music as some of the most important parts of the process. I think it's crucial to share that struggle. In this course, I'm exploring my process as vulnerably as I can. I hope that something in my journey helps other artists in their own."

Learn more: https://soundfly.com/courses/jlin-rhythm-variation-vulnerability

About Soundfly

Soundfly offers creative courses for curious musicians looking to spark their creativity, expand their skill set, and discover new sounds. Students can subscribe to Soundfly's library of in-depth courses on topics ranging from songwriting to hip-hop production, or take their music learning to the next level with Soundfly's custom mentorship program, pairing students one-on-one with an expert to achieve a personal goal.

Learn more: https://soundfly.com/

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Trailer Video: https://youtu.be/7Hgm_jsgusU

Music education platform Soundfly and experimental producer and composer Jlin have teamed up to launch an online course covering Jlin's artistic process and approach to creating groundbreaking rhythmic music. Jerrilynn Patton, who performs as Jlin, came up through the Midwest's footwork scene, and has evolved into one of the most innovative electronic producers working today.

Related link: https://soundfly.com/

Sampling innovator RJD2 and online music school Soundfly team up to release transformative new course on sampling and arranging

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Instrumental hip-hop producer RJD2 has launched his first online course, made in partnership with music education platform Soundfly. This in-depth course guides students through RJD2's unique approach to chopping and flipping records, and how he arranges samples into fully realized songs.

Known for his groundbreaking albums including "Deadringer" and "Since We Last Spoke," as well as for composing the theme song to AMC's "Mad Men," Ramble Jon Krohn has long been heralded as one of the pioneers of instrumental beat making, helping to bring the art of sampling to new genres and audiences.

In his course, "RJD2: From Samples to Songs," RJD2 opens up his creative process - sharing his perspectives on crate digging, listening, and finding samples, and walking students through the process of turning chops and loops into sequences, and arranging those parts into thoughtful, dynamic tracks. He demonstrates how he works with the AKAI MPC2000XL and how to achieve similar effects in the DAW. And he opens up the Pro Tools sessions of some of his most iconic tracks, including 'Smoke and Mirrors' and 'Let There Be Horns,' going into elaborate detail about how the songs came together.

"RJD2: From Samples to Songs" features over 35 videos, filmed in RJD2's home studio, as well as readings, downloadable tracks, creative prompts, and access to Soundfly's online Slack community where students get feedback on their work. It joins Soundfly's extensive subscription library of creative music courses for both amateur and professional-level musicians.

"I think one of the most common obstacles that artists fall prey to is being too delicate with their own music. I hope that one of the things I can do with this course is to provide the encouragement for students to think big, be bold, and be drastic when it comes to their recordings. I'd encourage students to find that boundary at which they might think something is 'acceptable' and blow right through it," said RJD2 about the inspiration behind the material. "By the end of the course, I hope you're excited to sit down and make music."

"Creating this course has changed the way I think about the building blocks of music," said Soundfly CEO Ian Temple. "I've shifted from focusing on notes and pitches to considering music to be chunks of manipulable sound. It's been a fascinating change of perspective and I'm excited for the music it inspires in our students."

Sign up at: https://Soundfly.com/RJD2

Watch the promo video: https://youtu.be/qf103sh2ukY

ABOUT SOUNDFLY

Soundfly offers creative courses for curious musicians looking to spark their creativity, expand their skill set, and discover new sounds. Students can subscribe to Soundfly's library of in-depth courses on topics ranging from songwriting to hip-hop production, or take their music learning to the next level with Soundfly's custom mentorship program, pairing students one-on-one with an expert to achieve a personal goal.

Learn more at: https://soundfly.com/.

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*Caption: RJD2. Photo credit: Nick Fancher.

Instrumental hip-hop producer RJD2 has launched his first online course, made in partnership with music education platform Soundfly. This in-depth course guides students through RJD2's unique approach to chopping and flipping records, and how he arranges samples into fully realized songs.

Related link: https://soundfly.com/

Groundbreaking Online Music School Soundfly Launches Leading-Edge Ableton Live Course

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- As musicians around the world await the imminent release of Ableton Live's latest version, Live 11, Brooklyn-based music education platform Soundfly today launches one of the first and most comprehensive online courses on making music with Ableton Live, exploring the cutting-edge features that will be available in the upcoming Live update.

Intro to Music Production in Ableton Live is led by Ableton Certified Trainer Claire Marie Lim and offers a research-backed curriculum to effectively teach the fundamentals of the digital audio workstation for students from beginners to seasoned producers looking to change software. Lim, a professor at Berklee College of Music and Brooklyn College, performs as dolltr!ck and specializes teaching music technology for live electronic performance. The course also features interviews with artists Antonio Sage, Brandon Miranda, and Sam Friedman, who rely on Ableton Live for their work in composition, production, sound design, and more.

"We're excited to be able to give students a sneak peak of the new capabilities Ableton Live 11 has to offer, while giving them the tools to start making music right away using any version of the software. This isn't just a collection of software tutorials; this course will help students make polished, interesting tracks and help them take their music to the next level," said Soundfly CEO Ian Temple.

Intro to Music Production in Ableton Live is available starting today as part of Soundfly's course subscription at https://soundfly.com/courses/music-production-in-ableton-live.

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/VBaCN33Q7P8

About Soundfly

Founded in 2014 by Ian Temple, Soundfly has pioneered the most effective online learning model for musicians at a variety of levels by developing high-quality, interactive content with a focus on the science of how people learn. Soundfly offers a range of options to meet students' needs, including a subscription to their full library of music courses on topics from songwriting to hip-hop production, as well as a custom mentorship program, pairing students one-to-one with an expert to meet their unique learning goals.

Soundfly also hosts the online magazine Flypaper, one of the most reputable sources of daily music education on the internet with over 300,000 monthly visitors and articles on songwriting, production, music theory, career advice, and more. The company is home to the biweekly podcast Themes and Variation, which discusses the music theory, lyrics, history, and impact of a collection of songs picked around a new theme each episode.

Learn more at: https://soundfly.com/

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As musicians around the world await the imminent release of Ableton Live's latest version, Live 11, Brooklyn-based music education platform Soundfly today launches one of the first and most comprehensive online courses on making music with Ableton Live, exploring the cutting-edge features that will be available in the upcoming Live update.

Related link: https://soundfly.com/

Asia America Symphony and Guild Honors: Roland Corporation, Helen Ota and Gail Gerding Mellert on June 16, 2019

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Asia America Symphony Association (AASA) and Guild will hold their annual Bravo Awards gala recognizing the Roland Corporation, Helen Ota and Gail Gerding Mellert for their contributions to AASA and the community. Master of Ceremonies is David Ono, KABC 7 News Anchor.

Musical entertainment will be provided by David Benoit, AASA's Music Director and Conductor, and the Asia America Youth Symphony, The black-tie optional event will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2019 - 5pm, at L.A. Grand Hotel, 333 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://aasymphony.org/ or by calling AASA's office at 310.377.8977.

Helen Ota is Director of Donor Engagement and Special Events for the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center. She is also active in the community serving as a board member of the Nisei Week Foundation (past president), Zentoku Foundation, and the Veterans Memorial Court Alliance. She is an Advisory Council member of Kizuna, and Advisory Artistic board member of Asian Pacific American Friends of Theatre. Helen is a performing member of the Grateful Crane Ensemble and Artistic Director Emeritus of COLD TOFU Improv.

Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, and audio processing devices. With over 40 years of innovation that continues to shape the sound of modern music, Roland sets the standards in music technology for the world to follow.

Gail Gerding Mellert is a native Southern Californian and graduate from USC's Thornton School of Music. For over 35 years, she has continued to maintain her impressive reputation with her private studio of aspiring violinists. Gail was the recipient of the Studio Teacher of the Year Award by the American String Teachers Association. She is a member of the Peninsula Committee for the LA Phil, Mu Phi Epsilon, MTAC, and the American String Teacher's Association. She is also a frequent adjudicator throughout Los Angeles.

About Asia America Symphony Association:
The Asia America Symphony Association is dedicated to developing and mentoring young musicians, exposing and promoting music appreciation as well as supporting and partnering with similar organizations by providing educational and performing opportunities in a professional environment featuring classical and jazz concerts and integrating a wide array of music influences and styles from around the world. The Music Director and Conductor of AASA is renowned pianist and composer, David Benoit.

Asia America Symphony Association, 608 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274; 310.377.8977 (P) | website: http://aasymphony.org/

The Asia America Symphony Association (AASA) and Guild will hold their annual Bravo Awards gala recognizing the Roland Corporation, Helen Ota and Gail Gerding Mellert for their contributions to AASA and the community. Master of Ceremonies is David Ono, KABC 7 News Anchor.

Related link: https://aasymphony.org/

Ragtime Pianist Featured in Michigan Humanities Council Touring Directory

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Michigan Humanities Council announced their 2018-2021 Arts and Humanities Touring Directory, offering 40 percent grant funding for arts programming at non-profits, schools, and libraries in Michigan. Traverse City ragtime pianist, Peter Bergin, is one of the featured artists.

"It's exciting to have the support of the Michigan Humanities Council," said Peter Bergin. "My mission is to bring ragtime to all corners of Michigan as a testament to America's original music. There's not a sad sound to be found!"

Ragtime is a syncopated music popular at the turn of the century. It is the musical root of subsequent twentieth century genres, including jazz and rock-n-roll. Peter Bergin's ragtime is a fifty-fifty mix of entertainment and education. Historical commentary between numbers highlights the lives of ragtime composers and cultural struggles of the late 1800's.

Audiences learn answers to questions like, "Why do they call it ragtime?" and "What makes it sound like ragtime?" Multimedia displays of composers and sheet music covers connect the audience to the Peter's concert music.

Grant requests will be accepted by the Michigan Humanities Council starting November 15, 2018 at specific intervals based on the date of the program. Funds are available on a first-come first-served basis.

For more information visit http://michiganhumanities.org/touring-directory/about/ and http://michiganhumanities.org/touring-directory/project/peter-bergin-ragtime-pianist/.

About Peter Bergin:

Michigan-based ragtime artist, Peter Bergin, has entertained audiences for over two decades. He is widely sought-after for school assemblies, libraries, museums, and community concert venues. Playing in the heart of community brings Peter immense joy and satisfaction. He looks forward to bringing ragtime to audiences everywhere as a celebration of life through music and stories.

For more information and to book a program, visit https://www.berginmusic.com/.

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/bagV8-6Cq5M

The Michigan Humanities Council announced their 2018-2021 Arts and Humanities Touring Directory, offering 40 percent grant funding for arts programming at non-profits, schools, and libraries in Michigan. Traverse City ragtime pianist, Peter Bergin, is one of the featured artists.

Related link: https://www.berginmusic.com/