Happy Halloween everyone! In the spirit of things I threw together a quick arrangement of Sally’s Song from The Nightmare Before Christmas. I have also included a quick recording I made so you can hear what it sounds like. The first time through I played more to what is on the page, while the 2nd [...]
The orchestra I perform with, The Fox Valley Philharmonic, had its opening Gala at the Paramount Arts Theater after a year of performances! The performance was made up entirely of American compositions- everything from John Williams to John Sousa. Through the auctions of the painted violins, ticket sales, and donations, we raised money to help [...]
The semester is over- I can finally focus on myself and my projects again! Thanks for sticking through the dry period- for all my special students and viewers- I plan to record several lessons over the next couple weeks.
You guys make this site what it is and I am so grateful that you watch, ask [...]
We have been having some crazy polar weather in Chicago and I guess my body doesn’t like having to go from 50º to below freezing every couple days
Watch your feeds for the delayed Lesson 8.
For your viewing and listening pleasure, I have included 2 (well 3, one is split into two parts) videos [...]
(Left to right): Andrew Pearson, Thom Zolghadr, Jason Peters
On Saturday, March 1st, my group, 8 Bit Trio performed a short set consisting of jazz standards Red Clay, Recordame, and popular video game theme Mario. Although we weren’t mentioned in the article, this fantastic photo above is featured on the page alongside our names!
The Open Mic [...]
This message will be quick, I have been very sick for the past few days and have gotten worse. I have been bed ridden and no matter how blankets I have I am shivering cold! My throat is also so raw that talking and swallowing are difficult. Unfortunately this means that I will not be [...]
A total of 16 instruments are to be painted and later auctioned off this summer. The proceeds will go towards the Fox Valley Academy of Music Performance and the Access to Music program for underprivileged children.
When presented with the challenge of turning the instrument into a piece of art, Batavia artist Rebecca Allen wanted to [...]
The Foo Fighters held a concert called, “My Grammy Moment,” Allowing 20 musicians to audition to play with them at the Grammys. While I didn’t make it, one of my best friends (and fellow player in 8 Bit Trio), Andrew Pearson, did!
Check out this local article and help cheer on Andrew Pearson as he makes [...]