5 Questions with Julie Mae Hales
The lovely Julie Mae Hales is an American soprano who has just released her debut album, "Light a Candle." We set out to get to know Julie better with 5 questions! Natasha: Where did the inspiration for Light a Candle come from? Julie Mae: For the longest time I thought I would just train my…
The Daydream Club
With over 100 million streams to their credit, Adam and Paula (known collectively as “The Daydream Club”) have crossed multiple genres and found a receptive audience. In April they released their latest album, “Piano Project // Duets.” CCM guest author and musician Joshua Goines learned a little bit more about this talented duo. Joshua Goines:…
Reflections with Giorgia Fumanti
There’s something ethereal about listening to classical crossover soprano Giorgia Fumanti sing. Her voice invites you in, tenderly caressing notes and lingering lovingly over phrases. She once said, “To sing for me is like to pray,” and you can’t help but feel a sense of calm and peacefulness when you hear her. Giorgia carries that…
Music & Social Media: Getting success from digital marketing
Written by Matt. Budding, growing, and successful artists use social media and digital marketing as one of their key promotional efforts. Ever since the dawn of social media, back in 2004 with MySpace, it has been the go-to for artists. People like Lily Allen, Kate Nash, and Justin Bieber all launched their career from good…
Footprints Jamie Lonsdale
Jamie Lonsdale will be the first to tell you he is a newcomer to the music industry however his debut album “Footprints” featuring original compositions charted top 10 in the Classical Charts. Natasha: You say music was just a hobby for you growing up. How did it all start? Jamie: I was almost born in…
Branden & James: Chasing Dreams
Branden & James have been likened to a cross between The Piano Guys and Josh Groban and they combine the best elements from both; gorgeous modern arrangements and powerful vocals paired with original compositions and a unique chemistry. Their new album Chasing Dreams effortlessly balances an accessible contemporary sound with classical roots. Highlights include Dancing…
Classical Crossover tenor Jonathan Antoine Going the Distance
Jonathan Antoine became an internet sensation from his first note of “The Prayer” on Britain’s Got Talent. The potential of his immense talent was evident even though he hadn’t quite yet found his confidence. Yet, even then, he endearingly stuck up for his singing partner Charlotte Jaconelli and together they made it to the series…
Five Questions with Matthew A Peterson
Matthew A Peterson is a 16-year-old baritone studying classical music. He released an original single “Coming Home” last year. We’ve asked him 5 questions to get to know him better. NB: How did you begin writing your own songs? Matthew A Peterson: I began writing five years ago when I took a music production class.…
Concert Day with the Masquerade String Quartet
Written by Mark Chivers Violin I Matthew Scrivener Violin II Liz Hodson Viola Mark Chivers Cello Nick Stringfellow Over a period of 15 years, Masquerade has been part of many exceptional concerts accompanying some of the most successful artists in the Classical Crossover genre. Russell Watson, Katherine Jenkins, Aled Jones, Alice Fearn, and Laura Wright…