Tag: new music

Multiphonics part 2

The long awaited Multiphonics part 2! A very long time ago, I wrote a post about multiphonics and why everyone should practice them all the time, promising another post with some tips and tricks I've figured out in my own personal practicing with some pieces to motivate you to actually practice them.  Here are a … Continue reading Multiphonics part 2

December 1st

I hope everyone made it through Nov. 30, aka OMG all of these applications are due TOMORROW! For those of you recovering your sanity, here are my favorite internet things for you to peruse as you bask your post-application deadlines glow. Some new music to give you a break from Bach and Mozart: Eleven Echoes … Continue reading December 1st

Intro to Multiphonics (and why they’re awesome)

As a young player I was terrified of multiphonics.  I saw someone perform Fish are Jumping by Robert Dick when I was in high school and immediately thought, “I can’t do that, it’s so hard” and also “why does it sound so bad.”  This was the start of my fear/dislike of contemporary music.  Yes, I … Continue reading Intro to Multiphonics (and why they’re awesome)

Guest Post! Some Thoughts on Ways of Listening

Hi everyone! My name is Jesse Diener-Bennett. I am not Anne Dearth. But, like Anne, I am a musician working in the New York new music scene. Anne invited me to write a guest blog post, and who am I to say no to such an amazing, talented, beautiful performer? (Full disclosure: I am also Anne’s … Continue reading Guest Post! Some Thoughts on Ways of Listening

July Updates

Hi from the Midwest! I've been in Michigan for almost two weeks, visiting, playing with the adorable animals that live in my house and having fun in western Michigan.  I'm getting back into the swing of things, starting with a show with Contemporaneous at the end of the month.  Here are the details: http://www.lepoissonrouge.com/lpr_events/jherek-bischoff-july-31st-2013/ This is … Continue reading July Updates