Since Chi originally conceived the music he has composed as being sung by a vocalist accompanied by a rock band, he has tried over the years to coerce me into writing lyrics and singing even though I am neither a lyricist nor a singer. He finally succeeded in convincing me to sit down with him one day and at least attempt a rough English translation of already extant Japanese lyrics for one piece and of some ideas for lyrics he came up with for a couple newer pieces. (more…)
June 7, 2013
Writing Lyrics
Posted by Brenda K under Panache Stuff, Uncategorized | Tags: instrumental music, Japanese composers and lyricists, marketability of original music, non-native English speakers, song lyrics |1 Comment
June 23, 2012
Why We’re Not Performing Anymore
Posted by Brenda K under Panache Stuff, Rants | Tags: administrative tasks for musicians and bands, burnout, cost of recording and performing music, instrumental music, original music, pay to play, PR for musicians and bands |[3] Comments
The reason(s) why I have pretty much given up on trying to get live performance dates for the Panache Orchestra. (more…)
January 4, 2012
Weddings or No Weddings?
Posted by Brenda K under Living With Mental Illness, Panache Stuff | Tags: bad marriages, custom arrangements, instrumental music, music selection for weddings, musicians and mental illness, original music, punk music, requested music |[2] Comments
Brenda K’s take on whether or not to do weddings (more…)
October 28, 2010
Can Old Cats Learn New Tricks?
Posted by Brenda K under Continuing Education, daily happenings, Panache Stuff | Tags: beginning cello, cello, chamber music, instrumental music, learning to play an instrument, pre-production, preparation, recording music, string arrangements, string ensembles |[3] Comments
A brief account of Brenda K’s experience learning to play the cello – a brand-new instrument for her. Even when starting with decades of experience as a violinist, it’s not quite as easy as one might think…. (more…)
May 19, 2010
Money for Nothing
Posted by Brenda K under Panache Stuff | Tags: administrative tasks for bands and musicians, building a fan base, cost of recording and performing music, house concerts, independent artists, instrumental music, live music performance, Motivation, music that is difficult to classify, original music promotion, support for artists, The Panache Orchestra |[5] Comments
Costs associated with performing and recording music. (more…)
February 1, 2010
Genre Identification and the Perfect Pitch
Posted by Brenda K under Music Success in Nine Weeks Blog-Off | Tags: brand statement, cross-genre music, crossover players, elevator pitch, instrumental music, Music Success in Nine Weeks, Neo Gypsy Jazz, original music promotion, perfect pitch, rock violin, The Panache Orchestra, unique selling point |[5] Comments
How do you brand an original musical project that defies branding? (more…)
La Vie avec Panache 