Essay about musicians and emotions, the role of music in increasing empathy, the reputation of musicians being highly sensitive, thoughts on creative mind, chills, empathy exercises

I have asked myself – What is music? Music is the sound. – This answer had come to me very quickly but right after another question arose – What determines that particular sound could be called music and Why we do not say “this is music

Modern romantic composition „Zephyr“ by a British contemporary jazz pianist and composer Neil Cowley. „Zephyr“ is inspired by the Greek god of the west wind: the gentlest of the winds, the fructifying wind, the messenger of spring and flowers. The musi

“Zeitgeisty Music Volume 2” is an album of 14 modern romantic piano pieces by the composers of today  with dreamy mood and beautiful melodies. They invite to close our eyes, lean back, relax and gain strength. The composers are Karen Tanaka, Peter Max

I was always fascinated about the mystery of inspiration. What is behind this phenomenon? Is there a trigger for inspiration?

In many areas today the trend is that everything is getting bigger, faster, more colorful, louder and often just a little bit crazier. Futurologist Matthias Horx claims that every trend has a counter-trend that will eventually prevail. In the future, instead o

Thoughts about the dilemma of all musicians - to play or not to play...

Blog about what business leaders and musicians have in common, design thinking methodology, creativity development and sources of inspiration, my creativity break tool

Blog about why classical music can be viewed as a sign of social distinction

Who is your favorite contemporary composer? I bet you would find an answer difficult. „Favourite“ music seems to be the domain of grand masters of the past like Bach and Beethoven, with some 20st century exceptions like Shostakovich.

Do you think that politics and our society will be increasingly turning to art and taking on topics such as literature, architecture, music, theater, dance, and painting?

Personal observations about classical music trends in digital age