Music

• Classical music is characterized by its complex musical structure, use of instruments such as the piano and violin, and adherence to traditional forms and styles.
• Music often uses the same musical ideas over and over.
• Students are told to think about how the time and place a piece of music was made might change how it sounds.
• In music, "P" means quiet like a piano, and "F" means loud.
• Italian words like "piano" (soft) and "forte" (loud) are used to describe how loud or soft music should be played.
• The beginning part of a piece of music played by an orchestra, but it doesn't explain more about it, is referred to as the "start of an orchestra piece".
• Robbie Shankar's influence on Western music shows how one person's contributions can change a whole culture's music.
• Baroque concertos are split into solo (one instrument) and concerto grosso (small group with a bigger group).
• Artists see the world in their own way, and it's important for them to stay true to themselves even if they can't do everything.
• Music can tell a story without using words.
• It's important to know when and where the music was made because that affects how it sounds and what it's about.
• Italian words like "trill" and "spaffy" are used in music to explain how to play fancy parts.
• People used musical patterns and fancy parts (ornaments and trills) to copy bird sounds and make music more interesting.
• A game where students copy musical patterns together, practicing what they've learned.
• The music is put together with different parts like "Returnello," ideas, transitions, and changing to a new mood before ending.
• Virtuosic music is really, really hard to play, and it shows off how skilled the musician is.
• Ornaments in music are like decorations on a Christmas tree; they make the melody fancier.
• People think about their own life and where they come from might change how they understand and like music.
• The harpsichord was a big deal in old music, sounding different because its strings were plucked, not hit like a modern piano.
• Musicians in the old days often got ideas from nature, like bird songs.
• The connection between "Spring" and bird songs in music shows how nature inspired composers.
• Musicians in the old days often tried to make their music sound like birds.
• Ben started with a background in music and computer science.
• Ben studied at various institutions, including Rollins College.
• Ben has an interest in music and theater programming.
• Ben briefly worked in the programming field.
• Ben pursued opportunities in music and performing arts.
• Ben shared experiences with a mentor.
• Ben eventually became a music technologist.
• Ben initially planned to focus on recording.
• Ben recorded albums with arrangements.
• Ben experimented with live performances.
• Ben's first concert was at the NTP in 2016.
• Ben is expanding the group's repertoire.
• Ben interacted with an agency after gaining attention on YouTube.
• Ben was contacted by an agency after gaining attention on YouTube.
• Ben initially hesitated about signing a contract with the agency.
• Ben negotiated with the agency for a three-year contract with specific terms.
• Ben's income doesn't come from royalties or sales but from touring.
• The minimal earnings from streaming platforms contribute to Ben's income.