How Can I Keep From Singing?

Recently, I was privileged to record an album of inspirational songs with a former student, soprano Alyssa Wills.

Here is a link for more information about the cd: https://kevinweed.com/how-can-i-keep-from-singing-cd/

Although I am the older and more experienced musician, Alyssa took charge of this project. She had a clear vision of what songs would be appropriate to include on this album; and how to present each song, including the approach to my accompaniments. She wasn’t overbearing but gave me complete freedom to create accompaniments that would support the style she wanted. Sometimes I used printed music, other times I could improvise something much more interesting and poignant. It is an album worth listening closely to, and also one you might play softly with a fire in the fireplace, a cup of tea and a good book.

Music can seem magical, but often it’s the conscious choices that allow the musicians to do their jobs, really well, so they make a home for the magic.