Music has a bewitching power when it comes to our thoughts and emotions. If you’ve ever cried to a sad song, hidden beneath blankets under the influence of scary music from a horror film, or swelled with a sense of heroism on hearing a rousing tune, you’ll agree....
“Jazz is messy,” historian Ted Gioia told NPR after the release of the third edition of his book, The History of Jazz. “The trends are complex and often go back and forth in surprising ways. Even in the midst of writing a history of jazz, I wanted to make sure people...
Did you know that a third of students at Levine are adult learners? Our adult musicians discover that music provides a focused, reflective space and the opportunity for greater community connection. The voices of our adult musicians are thoughtful, inspiring, and...
Levine Music’s President and CEO Jeffery Tribble, Jr. took home the Award for Excellence in Visionary Leadership at the 37th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards: “A Night of DC Stars,” held on September 13, 2022, at the Capital Turnaround. Tribble was among 14 award winners...
Globally renowned Indian-American pianist and Levine Music alumna Pallavi Mahidhara joins Levine’s Honors program as the first-ever Artist in Residence. Pallavi will work with the students in the 2022-23 Honors cohort and provide artistic mentorship during a series of...
This past weekend, our Maryland Jazz Band had a blast playing during DC JazzFest at The Wharf and were featured on ABC7! Photo: Levine’s Maryland Jazz Band playing the 2022 DC JazzFest Band member James Ambrose stated that he was “Glad to see the crosswalk and...
Levine Music welcomes three new members to our Board of Trustees: Tiana Bey, Ruth LaToison Ifill, and Gail Laster! Tiana Bey Tiana Bey is a DC litigator at the firm Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP. She has a multi-faceted practice focused internationally on...
Student Spotlight: Lucas Das On stage at Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center in Chicago, playing in an orchestra for the first time in over two years, together with students from across the country, Levine student Lucas Das lifts his bow to perform in the first National...
When we think of beginner music lessons, we often picture kids whose feet can’t quite reach the piano pedals or the smiley face stickers little ones put on their violins. But learning a new instrument isn’t just for kids! Read on as we break down picking up a new...
If you’re wondering what to do this summer, you might end up scrolling mindlessly through social media or spending too many hours on the couch. Instead, you should make the most of your time and sign up for some music lessons! Learning an instrument is a ton of fun,...
