YourClassical Adventures

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.

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.

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.

This episode of YourClassical Adventures explores the music that was inspired by change — such as moving or living under quarantine — with works by Debussy, Beethoven and Glass.

When is the best time to be loud? How do musicians know when to play loud? Learn about “forte” and how it helps musicians know when to play loud or soft in the latest episode of YourClassical Adventures.

A carnival is similar to a circus or parade and brings people together to celebrate culture and community. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we listen to classical music inspired by carnivals from around the world.

Water is a special and important part of life on our planet. Of course, we need water to live, but we also rely on water to enjoy the life we live. Listen as host Melanie Renate shares some music that brings to mind water and waves.

The Mandolin can be found in everything from Classical Music to Bluegrass. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, host Liz Lyon introduces you to the examples of the mandolin used in classical music.

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.

Did you know that there are many pieces of classical music written specifically to inspire dancing? What type of music makes you want to boogie? In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we learn will about dances such as the waltz, tango, and ballet.