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Luciano Marazzo

Friday, 24 April 2020

ArtSong Colorado: The art in the melodies of a poem

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A lot of people say, get confused about Art Songs... many will say "Isn't that opera?". Well... no... Art Song Colorado is a good place to start and understand what is an ArtSong and why does it matter so much. It is important to remem...

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Luciano Marazzo

Monday, 29 April 2019

Did he really premiered this composition missing a page?

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Imagine you're under the microscope of the musical elite in Vienna and you have to produce a whole sonata in very little time. This, for Mozart, was probably the norm. But for this one, the sonata also was to be presented wi...

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Luciano Marazzo

Friday, 08 February 2019

Coloratura forged with fire at its best

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The magic of Handel's Alcina can only really be unlocked when certain practices are put in place and this is a phenomenal example on how "tornami a vagheggiar" can (and should) be interpreted. In this performance, Amanda Forsythe adds her q...

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Luciano Marazzo

Sunday, 13 January 2019

If you have to do it, do it in the woods!

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We heard innumerable stories of composers gathering inspiration from nature and yet we make so much effort to perform in concert halls and many other venues that we believe to be a source of inspiration. Khatia Buniatishvili made a huge stateme...

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Eduardo Uriel Aguilar

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

La Música no sirve

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Muchas veces escuché esa frase. Que la música no sirve, que el arte no sirve, que tocar un instrumento no sirve, y muchos etcéteras más cual tributo al "no porque no". Si embargo, no por eso me detuve y gracias a no detenerme es que estoy aquí. ...

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Luciano Marazzo

Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Do You Think You're In The Middle Of Nowhere?

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If you think you have no opportunities because you're in the middle of nowhere, you have already lost your battle and you should stay home and stop trying. The honest truth is that in this world, talent and $3 will get you a cup of coffe a...

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Luciano Marazzo

Sunday, 22 April 2018

Why should you surrender to your stage fright?

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Being afraid is a natural human response to situations that in our brain appear to be life threatening. Statistically speaking, people fear public speaking far more than death. This seems irrational. Nevertheless, the social implications of pub...

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Kelly Leggett

Thursday, 15 March 2018

Coordinating Killer Music for an Outstanding Wedding

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So you have finally landed your first gig playing at a wedding. You are part of an ensemble and you are the one gathering information and coordinating music for the ceremony. You want to create music the wedding party will always remember Their exper...

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Luciano Marazzo

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

Your niche is important! Stick to it!

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Stranger things is a show that personally did a lot for me. This is a great surprise because this video is pushing even more buttons that what the TV show did. First of all, as I was talking with Nathan about the blog, I was excited because of the va...

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Luciano Marazzo

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

How to master a new piece? Practice like a Unicorn!

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Being a musician is one of the hardest things because of the nature of the art: anything we ever do we have to be able to reproduce over and over again. The sad news is that the key to success is endless boring repetition. Th...

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Luciano Marazzo

Monday, 19 March 2018

Being a Musician is all about your versatility

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Many young musicians dive into a school, conservatory, or institute because they feel music as a path to live life and unfold oneself. I will say that this is a normal path because it coaches us structure and good habits. But as everything in life, i...

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Luciano Marazzo

Friday, 09 March 2018

Can your ears figure out which bow is the cheap one?

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Playing with good quality instruments is very important because it gives musicians the certainty that they will respond accurately. However, there's a point where price might not reflect the "quality" of the instrument. In this case, we have a b...

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Luciano Marazzo

Wednesday, 14 March 2018

Jenn Tzeng: a great example on how to Lead By Example

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Being a Music Mentor is a challenge because it takes a lot of work and dedication. This past weekend we came across the studio of a very talented violinist in the Bay Area who asides of being an incredible musician, has built a very good studio....

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Luciano Marazzo

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Wasting your money on a music degree is stupid!

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Everyone (including myself) has fallen into the trap of "purchasing" a music degree via an established institution. It took me a verry long time to realize that the cost in "Time and Money" had no tangible Return of Investment. This is is main topic ...

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Luciano Marazzo

Wednesday, 04 October 2017

Your brain can benefit big time from learning guitar

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The Classical Guitar is an instrument that requires left-right hand coordination. This kind of complex task demands the brain to utilize the opposite hemispheres in different ways, forcing the performer to focus in a quite particular way. ...

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Luciano Marazzo

Monday, 24 July 2017

Pianists that really know how to play relaxed

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Learning and memorizing music is a process that sometimes takes blood, sweat, and tears and it could lead to tension. Practicing relaxed is important to play relaxed. In those two videos, Lang Lang and Josh Wright introduce why relaxing is important...

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Luciano Marazzo

Monday, 17 July 2017

Five wonderful violinist jokes that you need to share!

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An important matter:"Violinist tend to be tedious because they think very highly of themselves"... This is a wide spread popular belief that actually is is far from true and we must stand for what is right. Many say: "I have innumerable violinists in...

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Luciano Marazzo

Sunday, 21 May 2017

Stop procrastinating and play everywhere every day

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- "Before we begin... a special thanks to the business owners and managers of wineries, coffee-shops, restaurants and similar that have opened their doors to my music. My touring in Northern Oregon was blessed by your awesomeness!"Being a Classical G...

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Luciano Marazzo

Sunday, 07 May 2017

The most amazing arrangement made to this spectacular overture

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As I was browsing for music in the internet to find new artists, YouTube drove me in the direction of this fantastic arrangement of the Overture to one of my favorite operas. The original work has always struck me as a masterpiece for the ways innume...

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Luciano Marazzo

Monday, 17 April 2017

Listen to the new Masters of Classical Music

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Born in Moscow in 1990, Lukas Geniušas started piano studies at the age of 5 at the preparatory department of F. Chopin Music College in Moscow, going on to graduate with top honours in 2008.He was born into a family of musicians which played a major...

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Coloratura forged with fire at its best

The magic of Handel's Alcina can only really be unlocked when certain practices are put in place and this is a phenomenal example on how "tornami a vagheggiar" can (and should) be interpreted. In...

By Luciano Marazzo

Posted in Classical Music on 08 February 2019

If you have to do it, do it in the woods!

By Luciano Marazzo

Posted in Instruments on 13 January 2019

Why is it hard to find Paganini played like this?

Many musicians avoid Paganini because of its difficulty and the responsibility it requires. This however is not the case for Nuné Melik. Paganini is one of the most relevant virtuosi composers for vi...

By Luciano Marazzo

Posted in Press Releases on 14 April 2019

ArtSong Colorado: The art in the melodies of a poem

A lot of people say, get confused about Art Songs... many will say "Isn't that opera?". Well... no... Art Song Colorado is a good place to start and understand what is an ArtSong and wh...

By Luciano Marazzo

Posted in General on 24 April 2020

Did you think it was too late and pointless? Think again!

All of us come to moments of truth where we realize that our past does not reflect who we are. Change is not an option: it becomes a responsibility because we have learned that it is time to step...

By Luciano Marazzo

Posted in Press Releases on 09 April 2018

Who needs special effects when it can all be real?

Sometimes, in our daily life, we get stuck in normal routines where basic rules are never questioned. But Art will come by sometime and challenge our perception of reality in a subtle way. Are you pay...

By Luciano Marazzo

Posted in Press Releases on 04 May 2018

Who is Julio Cristaldo?

Working with musicians from all over the world has always been a pleasure. I personally met Julio in early 2019 as we organized a concert and master class. The experience was out of this world! Seeing...

By Luciano Marazzo

Posted in Press Releases on 24 April 2020

Do You Think You're In The Middle Of Nowhere?

If you think you have no opportunities because you're in the middle of nowhere, you have already lost your battle and you should stay home and stop trying. The honest truth is that in this world...

By Luciano Marazzo

Posted in Press Releases on 25 April 2018

Your niche is important! Stick to it!

By Luciano Marazzo

Posted in Instruments on 21 March 2018

Why should you surrender to your stage fright?

Being afraid is a natural human response to situations that in our brain appear to be life threatening. Statistically speaking, people fear public speaking far more than death. This seems irrati...

By Luciano Marazzo

Posted in Press Releases on 22 April 2018

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Coloratura forged with fire at its best

If you have to do it, do it in the woods!

Why is it hard to find Paganini played like this?

ArtSong Colorado: The art in the melodies of a poem

Did you think it was too late and pointless? Think again!

Who needs special effects when it can all be real?

Who is Julio Cristaldo?

Do You Think You're In The Middle Of Nowhere?

Your niche is important! Stick to it!

Why should you surrender to your stage fright?