Music

By Deborah Carloni Ludwig Van Beethoven said, “Music can change the world!” And the Emerald Coast Music Alliance (ECMA) was formed to do just that locally—not for the entire world, but for our small piece of paradise. ECMA was founded in 2017 by Israeli-born classical pianist, Artistic Director Alon Goldstein...

By Lisa Cyr Music playing in the background elevates a room’s atmosphere and mood.  Everyday, I choose instrumental music to play in our living space to match the moment, weather, or season.  When the outdoor temperature drops, I locate a video of a fireplace with instrumental music playing in the...

By Josette Rhodes Just when you think you’ve heard it all, along comes something that makes you say wow! Allow me to introduce B-L’Attitude.South Walton locals Josh and Tara Bohlen bring together Hip Hop Rap and Artistic Violin creating an original sound steeped in positivity. The name B-L’Attitude is a combination...

  Slow practice makes for fast play. I see it in my student’s eyes, their desire to play faster so that their fingers effortlessly glide over the keys. The answer is: Schedule a daily regular practice time that provides enough time to thoroughly and calmly practice. Students who set aside...

Sinfonia is offering its "Fall Fresco," a series of intimate events featuring an amazing line-up of musicians, in its 2020 fall schedule: Moonlight Serenade: Classi-Palooza Join a Moonlight Serenade: Classi-Palooza featuring members of Sinfonia Gulf Coast, on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. Held on the lawn at Bijoux includes Bijoux bento...

By Scott Gilmore, Have you ever asked someone the question, “Do You Play the Guitar?”  If they answered “yes” then there are always the inevitable follow up questions of: “What style do you play?, What kind of guitar do you have?, and How long have you been playing?” The Guitar is...

By Josette Rhodes Nights at the shop have been pretty quiet for a while now. In the best interest of our customers, our musicians, and our staff, we have not been hosting any music or poetry nights. As things begin to assemble themselves in a safe order we will begin...

United Way Emerald Coast is excited to announce the first virtual singing competition to come to the Emerald Coast. Rock United will celebrate and recognize the great musical talent in Okaloosa and Walton Counties while helping our community grow stronger through the efforts of United Way Emerald Coast. The...

By Josette Rhodes “Sticky Too,” an Emerald Coast duo, brings together decades of experience from top musicians Jay Gurly and Tim Smith. Sticky Too has created an unrivaled sound within the music scene. Tim Smith began his life in north Alabama and Jay Gurly hails from the foothills of South...

Peter Lake “Freeing Your True Voice” Peter Lake loves singing because he believes singing connects people together and allows their “true voice” to freely share their life experiences.  Singing has given Peter opportunities to see the world, constantly grow, and the ability to give people relief and happiness when they...