Books with title Musicians

The musicians of the New York Philharmonic were kids once too!How does a kid who just wants to play baseball make the transition to creating beautiful music?Musicians from many different sections of the New York Philharmonic share how they became involved in music as kids and how their careers have progressed since then. They also have some helpful advice, such as• Break down pieces you're learning into small, reachable goals.• Play it as beautifully as you can, even if it's just a scale.• Make up words to go with the melody you're studying to learn it faster.With exclusive interviews, helpful hints, and a kid-friendly approach, this book is an all-access guide to the world of classical music.

Help your child learn about great musicians with this fact-packed guide, clip-art CD, giant wallchart and dedicated website. From how modern artists like Jim Hendrix transformed music, to the great composers like Beethoven: let your child discover all about the genius of the world's best musicians through the centuries. They'll discover more browsing the dedicated Eyewitness website and downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about great musicians.

Mark Paul OIeksiw's third novel, Time's Musicians, is both a psychological thriller and a moving tale of a young man's quest to find his truths and face the demons and mysteries of his youth. A thought-provoking read for young adults and seekers of all ages.The Reviews “A complex, well-written story of boys coming of age and the darkness they must face." - Wishing Shelf Book Review (Awarded 5 Starts)"A bizarre, mind-bending story unfurls on the pages of Time’s Musicians by Mark Paul Oleksiw, an author with an imagination only matched by his delicate and authentic style. In this decade-spanning novel, the idea of connections across time and space mix with our boundaries of mental health, love, and reality itself." - The Independent Review of BooksThe StoryAs a child, Billy believed in black holes and time travel. Now, in his thirties, Billy is the reclusive creator of a popular comic book. On the eve of its final edition, Billy’s behavior grows erratic as he mysteriously requests assistance from the retired psychologist who evaluated him ten years earlier, Dr. Carrie Woodson.Time’s Musicians is the third novel by Mark Paul Oleksiw. It is the story of two eccentric outsiders, Billy and John, who meet at summer camp. Both brilliant, they reunite as college roommates seeking answers to life’s great questions. A “prank”by Billy changes their relationship and future forever. Carrie’s quest for the truth leads her to realize the boys’ friendship was more complicated than anyone imagined. What would cause Billy to turn on John, pure jealousy or worse, insanity? Will Carrie finally solve the puzzle before it’s too late?Time’s Musicians is a suspenseful, coming-of-age story exploring the eternal search for light within the darkness of the human condition. In between moments of silence, there is a song awaiting musicians to play it.

It is often said that music is a universal language. Our greatest musicians have succeeded in reaching the stars. Do you dream of following in their footsteps? Take a fascinating trip through the lives of some of the world's most celebrated musicians and find out what it takes to touch the hearts of millions through music. In this unique collection of inspirational stories from Amazing People Worldwide, discover the sacrifices John Lennon had to make to realize his dream. Read the story of a poor Jewish boy called Asa Yoelson, who hailed from the Russian Empire and defied prejudice to become Al Jolson, 'The World's Greatest Entertainer' Find out whether Edith Piaf truly had 'No Regrets'. Every successful musician has an incredible story to tell. Join Callas, Piaf, Lennon, Jolson, Sinatra and a host of other influential and talented musicians as they share with you their secrets and invite you on an unforgettable journey through their fascinating musical lives. A BioView is a short biographical story, similar to an interview, about an amazing person. These stories offer an inspirational way of learning about people who made major contributions to our world. The unique format and flow enables each person's story to come alive, as if it is being personally told to you, and reflects their interests, emotions and passions.

While much in the history of music builds on what came before it, each generation witnesses musical innovations that define a genre and can endure long after their creation. The individuals profiled in this lively volume have been responsible for some of the most inspired and lasting works in the history of music, those that have remained timeless even as musical styles, genres, instruments, and technologies have evolved. The stories of such icons as Guido DArezzo, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, and Adele, among many others, are concisely presented, along with descriptions of their greatest contributions to music.