Meet Blake Zimmerli, an Austin High School senior bursting with musical talent, crafting symphonies despite COVID-19 challenges. Delve into Blake’s journey from piano lessons to composing, culminating in the performance of his masterpiece “Brouhaha” by The Austin Symphony Orchestra.
The Outsized Benefits of Playing with Small Groups
MacPhail Center for Music President/COO, Paul Babcock, writes about the benefits for individuals that come from playing in small groups.
Early Romantic Guitar: The Complete Solo Works of Giulio Regondi
Listen to the Complete Solo Works of Giulio Regondi, Early Romantic Guitar, performed by Jeff Lambert, MacPhail guitar faculty.
A MacPhail Story: Vladimir Tsiper
As the son of a gifted pianist, Vladimir Tsiper’s musical journey began at a young age. Learn about his journey.
Jean del Santo’s Teaching Philosophy
“Singers are the only musicians that are simultaneously the player of a musical instrument and the instrument itself”. -Professor Glenda Maurice, Mezzo Soprano, UM faculty mentor When Glenda first …
Alexandra Sapan: Three Greek Songs
Alexandra Sapan, MacPhail voice faculty, presents three original Greek songs in a project supported by Macphail Center for Music and McKnight Foundation. (Accompanied by Dr. Jonathan Tauscheck, MacPhail piano faculty)
A MacPhail Story: Matt & Crosby
Diana Bearmon, piano instructor at MacPhail, strives to make her lessons student-centered because she believes that their learning experience should be uniquely about them. With 30 plus years of teaching …
The Power of Performance with Austin Wahl (guitar & mandolin)
This third article of the performance series features Austin Wahl (guitar, mandolin) as he discusses his experience with the power of performance.
The Power of Performance with Ellie Dehn
This second article of the performance series features Ellie Dehn (voice, opera, musical theater) as she discusses her experience with the power of performance.
The Power of Performance with Shane Cox
This first article of the performance series features Shane Cox (trumpet/cornet, trombone, tuba, jazz, theory) as he discusses his experience with the power of performance.
MacPhail Story: Austin Wahl
Meet new MacPhail guitar faculty member, Austin Wahl, former MacPhail Suzuki guitar student. Welcome home Austin.
The Mandolin Mantle | Richard Kriehn
“It’s not just about a right or wrong note,” Richard Kriehn explains. He believes music is about expressing yourself – expanding your vocabulary and giving the world a glimpse of …
‘Music never really stops’ – Austin Daily Herald
MacPhail Austin student, Blake Zimmerli, has been using the extra time during COVID-19 to work on his symphonies. He’s currently working on his eight symphony and describes the hobby as, …
How did music education adapt to the pandemic?
MPR News with Angela Davis – How did music education adapt to the pandemic? MacPhail teaching artist Ivory Doublette was a guest on Angela Davis’ show on MPR on April …
Why You Should Enroll Your Kids in Piano Lessons, According to Science
Director of Individual Instruction, Timothy DePrey’s favorite article about enrolling your child in piano lessons.