Dream and Music

There is so much music about dreams, and my favorite is Schumann’s Träumerei from Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood).The music captures the childhood life and memories through the eyes of an adult—so melancholic, tender, innocent, and...

Reflections on Practicing Bach’s “Goldberg Variations”

Bach = Composer + Scientist + Mathematician + Perfectionist My thoughts while practicing the “Goldberg Variations” Highly Scientific Musical Structure – The music exhibits a high level of precision and logic, with each note calculated as meticulously as a...

What is Music?

Music is an art form that transcends mere sound; it is a profound expression of emotion and creativity. Western Perspective: The English word “Music” originates from the ancient Greek word μουσική (mousike), which means “the art of the...

Creating Profound Music

Creating Profound Music Musicians are often sensitive and sentimental; let’s make good use of this uniqueness to create more profound works.