71: David Berry: Classical Pianist, EMU Music Professor & Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival {Ep 71}

Listen to an engaging playful chat with David Berry, a highly talented classical musician and impressive avid improviser with numerous accomplishments including a recent performance in a historic house debut at Carnegie Hall! Hear an entertaining family story on how and when he was first introduced to the piano. Learn about his audition process for Juilliard, a private performing arts conservatory widely regarded as one of the world’s leading drama, music, and dance schools. Get his personal approach and insight on nervousness, preparing and performing. Hear the story of the historic performance at Carnegie Hall with the Gateways Orchestra comprised entirely of professional classical musicians of African descent. Learn about what all you can see and experience at the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival referred to as “a jewel in Harrisonburg’s Crown” by the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Learn what his teaching philosophy is and what advice he gives to students today that want a career in music and more! Plus, find out where you can listen to David perform that includes live street concerts in Harrisonburg’s charming downtown. This episode is sure to inspire as well as inspire you to explore and listen to more classical music. Enjoy! David Berry Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/david.berry.73594479 Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival “a jewel in Harrisonburg’s Crown” – Virginia Commission for the Artshttps://www.svbachfestival.org/ To learn more about X2 Comedy (now FWAF Show) & Buy Tickets visit: www.x2comedy.com/ (now FWAF Show visit thefunnywomacks.com) Facebook & Instagram: @x2comedy (now The Funny Womacks)