Who is Anyah? Great question! To be honest, I’m still figuring that out myself. I know what my bio says, and I have an idea of how my friends would describe me. When I open my Bible, I can read about who God says I am, and while all these perspectives about “Anyah” hold truth, […]
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I’ll take this opportunity to tell the world about my paternal grandmother, my nana Edna. I spent many of my formative years stuck to her hip. She was my summer child care and as the matriarch of our family, her home was “Grand Central Station”. While many conversations and memories with her stick out as […]
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This listing is for people who have thought about a career shift or are undergoing a crisis of heart. These are things I wish I had considered before diving headfirst into the life of an artist: Networking is everything If you don’t like to network, you’re in the majority. This is why your approach to […]
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I am a social nightmare right now. Largely incapable of doing the things I “should” do to push my art – going to see my friends and peers do their thing, sharing music, and networking. I feel so blocked. I wish it were as easy as I think it is to just do these things. […]
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INEZ writes about the multi-faceted work she does as an artist and how she balances creating art with other side jobs that pique her interest. I will always be a lot of things to a lot of people. Singer, songwriter, audio engineer, performing artist, teaching artist, etc. Right at this present moment, I’m helping a […]
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Feralcat talks about the rich history of jazz and what makes jazz music different from other genres. . . . I came to Pittsburgh and learned more about jazz music than I had ever anticipated learning, thanks to the rich history of the region and the stories the music itself tells. Musicians like the great […]
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Feralcat discusses his feelings about being true to himself as a musician even when it can be difficult. . . . Please understand my reticence in describing this feeling I’m about to detail. It feels self-centered, and like I roll through life with my head held high above Mt. Washington. My work as a musician […]
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INEZ, one of our three BTARs for the 2022-23 season, shares her tips on picking band members for upcoming performances and what qualities are important to her when she is looking to hire musicians. . . . A performer gets an email requesting a booking, and after acceptance, a slight panic ensues. “What music will […]
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Calling Pittsburgh arts professionals! Pittsburgh Musical Theater has some job opportunities available for administrative professionals and teaching artists. The opportunities include Conservatory Director, Conservatory Administrator, and PMT Conservatory Resident Artist. For more information, the job descriptions are included below. PMT Conservatory Director – Job Description PMT Conservatory Resident Artist Job Description PMT Conservatory Administrator – […]
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Audio Basics Teen Apprentice Program For more information email jordan@tech25.org http://tech25.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tech 25 Carrick Ave is offering youth 15-19 an opportunity to get paid training in the Event Industry. We are looking for the right students interested in working in live events and stage productions. This program is great for those interested in […]
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