Music

February 9, 2024

Music Teacher Who Won a Grammy Says the Award Belongs to Her Students

The Grammys celebrate the best in music; but, behind every songwriter, performer, and producer that makes it to that stage are music teachers and educators who inspired their craft and showed them the ropes, sometimes from a very young age. That's why the Grammy Awards also hands out a Music Educator Award, which recognizes those who have made a “significant contribution and demonstrate a commitment to music education.

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January 26, 2024

Billy Joel Will Release a New Song for the First Time in Nearly 20 Years

There's new music from Billy Joel on the way. The 74-year-old singer-songwriter announced that he is releasing his first new song in nearly 20 years on February 1. The new single is titled “Turn the Lights Back On,” which Joel teased on social media with a short clip. The video announcement sees Joel playing a chord progression on the piano, which seems to be housed in a lavish theater.

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January 2, 2024

Sir Anthony Hopkins Delivers Impromptu Piano Performance in Empty Hotel Lobby

Sir Anthony Hopkins is a screen legend who has earned two Oscars for his acting skills. But he is also no stranger to performing on the fly either. A couple of months ago, the Welsh actor posted a video of himself surprising hotel staff with a stunning piano composition. Recently, Hopkins was captured filling another hotel lobby—this time an empty one in Vancouver—with more beautiful music.

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