It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of David Darling, co-founder of Music for People (MfP). The GRAMMY Award-winning cellist died peacefully at home on Friday, surrounded by members of …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with MfP Board Member Alison Weiner
Leave it to Alison Weiner, a self-described “improvising musician,” to debunk any misconceptions about “free improvisation.” In fact, the North Carolina-based pianist avoids using the term altogether, claiming it to be misleading. “‘Free improvisation’ suggests …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Canadian Singer-Songwriter Jane Lewis
With her trademark curls and gutsy stage presence, Jane Lewis is often compared to the legendary hitmaker Carole King. “I take it as a compliment,” says the Canadian singer-songwriter, whose own material exudes a certain …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Acclaimed Montréal Pianist Josée Allard
Proof that Josée Allard is not your run-of-the-mill pianist can be found on the homepage of her website. About halfway down it is a quote by jazz legend Miles Davis. Even though the words are …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with multi-instrumentalist, MLP member Liz Lulu
Liz Lulu was 26 when she first picked up bass guitar. That she did so while auditioning for a local rock band is beside the point. “I asked them, ‘How do you hold this thing?’” …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Native American Style Flutist Ami Sarasvati
Ami Sarasvati traces her interest in the Native American style flute to a small bookstore in Colorado, where she first heard R. Carlos Nakai’s landmark album, “Canyon Triology.” “I immediately fell in love with the …
MfP’s Irene Feher to Headline Global Music Therapy Panel
Irene Feher, a Music for People (MfP) facilitator, pedagogue and recitalist, has been invited to present at the seventh annual Hong Kong Generation Next Arts (HKGNA) Music Festival, running Oct. 31-Nov. 28. The Montréal-based mezzo-soprano …
Musicianship and Leadership Program to Make Online Debut Sept. 14
Music for People’s signature training program fosters self-expression, creativity and community Musicians of all levels wanting to improve their improvisation and group facilitation skills are invited to register for Music for People (MfP)’s popular Musicianship …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Music for People’s Jim Oshinsky, Part II
Jim Oshinsky has been a steady presence at Music for People (MfP) since its inception in 1986. As a musician, an administrator and the author of the seminal book “Return to Child,” he has helped …
Art of Improvisation 2020 Recording Project
During Art of Improvisation (AOI) 2020, attendees had the opportunity to participate in the AOI Community Recording Project. Evening sessions taught people how to use BandLab, an online recording platform, and introduced its collaboration feature …