Every generation has defining moments.

• Pearl Harbor.

• JFK’s Assassination.

• 9/11.

Today’s generation will likely be defined by living through the Covid-19 Pandemic.

As we near the end of social distancing and mask-wearing (God-willing), I feel the need to document the lives and experiences of musicians during these difficult times. I am also been intrigued by creating a safe space for musicians to discuss important issues of the day.

That’s how Classically Minded was born.

Now that it’s been around for about a month I want to share it with you! I’ve interviewed four musicians on their experience of the pandemic.

Samuel Sparrow: Clarinetist of the Charlotte Symphony

Dirén Checa: Mexican Violinist and First Prize Winner of the Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition

Graham Rosen: Sound Artist, Audio Engineer, and Dalcroze Eurhythmics Instructor at Cleveland Institute of Music

Grace Wipfli: Resident Soprano of The Toledo Opera

I hope you’ll read the interviews! There are many ways you can support this project…

• Become a member. Be the first to know what’s going on at Classically Minded. It’s 100% free.

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• Visit ClassicallyMinded.org often for updates.

• Subscribe to Classically Minded’s podcast.

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I hope you’ll join me on this journey.

Kindly,

Garrett

Curator of Classically Minded

Garrett@garrettjohnlaw.com