Classically trained - does it make a difference?

Many musicians today in a variety of genres have a classical background, that is, they studied classical music as a foundation for their musical education. While some might say that this is not needed depending on the genre of music you want to perform or study, in my opinion it does help and makes a huge difference. Allow me to elaborate.

I studied classical music when I was learning the piano. The music was very complex and yet so beautiful that it motivated me to want to understand it and music in general in a more deeper way. This in turn has helped me in playing a variety of genres, rock, jazz, and others with greater ease. I also appreciate the history of music and the progression as a whole thanks to my classical training.

At present, I am immersed in trying to learn the works of the great masters and enjoy studying the musical scores of chamber music and orchestral works. My goal is to broaden my knowledge and understanding and have greater influences on my own compositions.

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Understanding music

To understand music, what does this mean? It means to understand it as a whole, the sum and all its parts.

For anyone who has studied an instrument perhaps you were taught how to play and even how to read music. But rarely will a student be taught how to understand it. Many teachers do not teach this but it is an essential skill for any aspiring musical student, regardless of the instrument or genre of music performed.

What is a key to understanding music? Stay tuned and I will be writing about this in another post.

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