The Best Birthday Cake Recipe
ICAN’s 2nd Birthday is on April 15th. We’re celebrating with all of our friends leading up to the big day, first with All Classical Portland’s Suzanne Nance on Sunday Brunch.… Read more The Best Birthday Cake Recipe →
How to Write a Poem
We’re going to start National Poetry Month by telling you a secret: poetry doesn’t have to rhyme! It can rhyme, and using a rhyming structure can make it a bit… Read more How to Write a Poem →
Musical Fun and Jokes
Some people imagine that classical music is always serious, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Lots of composers have sneaked jokes and fun into their music, from famous… Read more Musical Fun and Jokes →
How to Deal with Stage Fright
Have you ever been nervous about a school play or concert, and had a friend or family member simply say, “Don’t be nervous”? They say it because they care and… Read more How to Deal with Stage Fright →
Courageous Girls in Music: Books for Women’s History Month
This Women’s History Month, be inspired by girls from history who let their voice be heard through music! Here are five books for young readers that will let you share the… Read more Courageous Girls in Music: Books for Women’s History Month →
How to Talk About Music
Talking about music, or any form of art, can be incredibly fun and rewarding, but it can also be a bit intimidating at first. The thing to remember is that… Read more How to Talk About Music →
Little Stories of Great Composers
The best way to approach music is with open ears and curiosity, and this is very true for the main character in Ana Gerhard’s book series Little Stories of Great… Read more Little Stories of Great Composers →
Tokens of Love
When we want to tell the people we love how we feel there are many different ways to express ourselves. Here are the various ways to show your appreciation. Words… Read more Tokens of Love →
Five Black Composers Who Changed History
It’s Black History Month, and we want to celebrate by introducing you to five amazing Black composers from classical music history! Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges Joseph Bologne was a French… Read more Five Black Composers Who Changed History →