YourClassical Adventures

Liz Lyon hosts YourClassical Adventures, a presentation of classical music for kids (and their grown-ups), produced by Melanie Renate. Join us as we ask questions that will help families explore classical music together!

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The Rich and Vibrant Cello

Fall colors brighten a forest
The Changing Season

When you picture your perfect day in the fall season, what does it look like Does it include crisp fall leaves, sweater weather and cooler temperatures? Join host Liz Lyon as we discover pieces that sound like the different stages of fall.

This episode includes spooky, Halloween themed music.
Something Spooky

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘spooky’? Join host Liz Lyon on a spooky classical music adventure in the latest episode of YourClassical Adventures, produced by Melanie Renate.

buried treasure
More Buried Treasures

There are many composers around the world whom we don’t know much about. Sometimes, for one reason or another, a composer’s talent is buried in time. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we uncover some pieces from various composers. It’s a bit like finding buried treasure.

Calming music to help you stay relaxed and grounded.
Calming Sounds

What makes you feel calm? Knowing it’s the weekend? A clean and organized space? How about a beautiful piece of music to help you relax? This episode is about peaceful music that lets you relax, stay calm and maybe even fall asleep.

Xuefei Yang
Xuefei Yang - The Musical Pioneer

A pioneer is someone who begins or creates something new and prepares the way for others to follow. In this week’s episode of YourClassical Adventures, we talk about guitar pioneer Xuefei Yang.

Hands playing guitar
The Road to The Guitar

The modern guitar has many ancestors with different types of guitars being found all over the world and throughout history. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we take a trip around the world to listen to learn more about the guitar.

friendship and music
Will You Play With Me?

Good friends lift you up and inspire you. In music, friends can inspire your creativity. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we explore ways friendship has played a part in classical music.

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Teachers can change the world

Many incredible musicians play extraordinary music, but to become great, they first need a good teacher. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we learn about some music teachers who made a big difference.

A young girl practicing at the keyboard.
Practice Makes Perfect

Etude is a French word that means “study.” It is also a short piece of music for a solo instrument that is often used as a great practice piece. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, host Liz Lyon shares some great etude pieces.