What would happen if people walked into a concert hall knowing that someone there was genuinely curious about them? Not...

Maybe it was the title of the article that caught my attention: "Rubbish Concert to Boost Recycling", or maybe it was the accompanying picture of a musician in a tux playing a mannequin leg as if i...

Several years ago, I invited a fellow musician to join me for a performance inside a prison. Before we began, my colleague was adamant about explaining the "meaning" of the...

When we talk about integrating music into our communities, the term "education" often comes up. But let’s be honest—doesn't "education" sometimes sound a bit dry, almost like a chore? It can co...

I cancelled LinkedIn Premium, but they kept trying to charge my card. Support was no help. One tweet fixed it. Here’s what I learned from the experience.

Leadership in the arts is rarely tidy. The work is personal, and the margin for error is thin. Timing matters more than we like to admit. You can do everything right and st...

Trust is a commodity in the classical music business. Not just in the obvious places like programming, performances, and leadership, but in the intangible spaces that eithe...

There is a point where we all want to go back in time and shake some sense into our younger selves. Since that is not a possibility, I've been passing on to students and young professionals what I ...

The Arizona State Prison Complex in Winslow is not your typical concert hall, yet every visit reminds me how alive and resonant music can be, a lifeline to humanity even be...

Trust is a commodity in the classical music business. Not just in the obvious places like programming, performances, and leadership, but in the intangible spaces that eithe...

The salt trucks were positioned in Grant Park for the Taste of Chicago festival and weekend protests. Several social media posts are erroneously claiming Mayor Brandon Johnson deployed the salt trucks...

Colleen Dilenschneider and her colleagues at IMPACTS Experience recently released data on

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As someone deeply immersed in the world of music and the arts, I have witnessed a persistent myth that talent and creativity somehow excuse us from professionalism; that be...

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Victor Avila, a green card holder for more than 50 years, was arrested after returning from a visit to his son, a U.S. Air Force servicemember stationed in Japan.

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Colorado helped stitch the legacy of cowboy style in Denver in the 1940s. Western shirts evolved from rugged leather to breathable cotton, and their design followed suit.

Looking for a workplace perk that boosts productivity, reduces sick days, and keeps employees engaged? The answer isn’t another wellness app or free snack bar, it’s in the arts. Subsidizing tic...

As a professional orchestra violinist you can count on a few steady dressing room conversations between colleagues. As of late, the alarming drop in ticket sales and concert attendance is a popular...

You wouldn’t think that adding another part-time orchestra job would prompt the question, “But who will take care of your husband?”…and yet, it did. The co...