“How to Get Your Child to Practice… Without Resorting to Violence!!” By Cynthia Richards Summary: Drawing on years of experience teaching her eight children (and many others) to play instruments, classically-trained violinist Cynthia Richards presents a practical book on how to encourage children to develop musically. Richards considers music a component of a […]
Fire spreads quickly. Especially when the conditions are right. A dry season, a gentle breeze and a few young kids with a box of firecrackers is all it takes to send an entire mountain range up in flames. Utah County could use some fire, and a few young artists are bringing it. […]
Over the course of four months, Lance Montgomery feverishly constructed musical notes to match the brilliant animation of BYU’s short animation film, “The Dream Giver.“ The efforts of the entire crew paid off as the dust settled and a polished product remained. On stage at the College Television awards, hosted by the Emmy Foundation, […]
When thinking of Provo’s music scene, classical artists and show choirs may come to mind before rock bands and indie singers. Yet in backyards, basements, cafes, venues and even recording studios, another side to Provo music is thriving. The recently-launched “100 Block Podcast,” hosted by UVU students Branden Rosenlof and Tom Larsen,* aims to […]
Standing out can be tricky, especially when every other musician is vying for the same sets of ears. Innovative material depends on the artists’ ability to be creative and original. But despite their ability, success still depends upon several factors: what has been done with the genre already, what materials were used and how […]
Christian Jacobs likes to have fun. He’s part of the Ska band The Aquabats who are famous for their theatrical stunts, costumes and funny lyrics. Co-creator of the kid’s show Yo Gabba Gabba, Jacobs collects Japanese toys and frequently holds dress up days at the Yo Gabba Gabba production warehouse. But the best part […]
Doing something right isn’t always easy. For Chet Tapp of Salt Lake City, helping radio stations target demographics in the community and playing songs by popular demand instead of based on corporate charts has cost him work. But he hasn’t given up on his idea of the community-based radio station. Since April, various Utahns have […]
Losing focus happens after facing complications on tour. Things like schedules, travel time, food, money and occasionally, unexpected injuries can derail bands from touring. But for Buck and Shanti Curran, members of the indie/folk duo Arborea, losing focus isn’t an issue. Arborea has been touring the U.S. since April on their Red Planet Tour. On […]
Last Thursday night I was at Ozz Billiards in Provo when I heard Michael Bublé coming from behind a thick black curtain that separated the building in half. “I feel very Mad Men right now,” I said to my date. Curiosity eventually overcame us and we wandered past the curtain. What we found was […]
Singing opera has always been a passion for Tyler Nelson, a vocal professor at UVU, but the passion turned into chaos as his life complicated his career. The struggle of family life combined with two active professions is a lifestyle that many claim as unsustainable. Nelson takes pride in finding success on all fronts. […]