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Who Was Thomas Wiggins? The Untold Story of a Slave, a Prodigy, and a Composer

Thomas Wiggins, a blind prodigy born into slavery in Georgia during the Civil War era, was never acknowledged as a true composer. It’s time to rediscover his music and honor his legacy.

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Music history
Composers

Feb 7, 2023

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The untold secret of the Moonlight Sonata

Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is undoubtedly one of the most famous classical piano pieces of all time, and yet it may well be among the most misunderstood.

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Music history
Composers

Mar 23, 2021

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Piano pieces by Black Composers

Let's take a quick look at some of the most influential black composers, their inspiring stories, and incredible music.

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Music history
Composers

Feb 10, 2021

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6 Inspiring flashy pieces that are easy to learn

Playing the piano is hard. While this statement is absolutely true, there are a number of pieces that are actually easy to learn but sound very impressive, especially (shhh) for those who don't know much about it.

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Motivation
Piano

Jun 14, 2020

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Best classical piano pieces to play during the winter holidays

It's that time of the year again. Whether you want to set the right mood at home or you know you'll be asked to perform at parties, the following are the best classical piano pieces. Made to impress, not to annoy.

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Pop culture

Nov 11, 2019

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5 Subtle Moments of Classical Music in Pop Culture

From Elvis Presley to Aladdin, pop culture is full of (not so obvious) references to classical music. Have you ever had that feeling of having "heard that tune before" but couldn't quite know where? Here is a list you might like.

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Pop culture

Mar 28, 2019

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