Ari Cohen Mann

I Hosted My Own Composition Competition; Here’s What I Learned

Like most musicians over the past year, I have missed performing and working with fellow artists in person. Music is such a holistic and...

What You Didn’t Learn in Music School: Recording Classical Music in Your Home

Up until March of 2020, my experience in recording myself was insufficient, and that’s giving myself a huge benefit of the doubt. Sure, I...

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Musician’s Response to NY Times “A ‘Great Cultural Depression’ Looms…”

I’m writing in response to Patricia Cohen’s (no relation to me) widely-shared article in the New York Times regarding the cultural...

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Online Teaching and Why I Think It’s Here to Stay

I’m never going to stop teaching online. I know I’m a bit of a Pollyanna and I have a tendency to focus on silver linings. Even before...

Oboe Tone and Improving Your Sound

I would love to discuss oboe tone with you today: specifically, what is a great sound on the oboe, and how to get a great sound on the...

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Perfection is the Enemy of Progress! (Classical Music Edition)

For many years, I was blinded by the end goal in music: the perfect performance. The end justifies the means. I originally had half of...

When is the Best Time to Start Marketing on Social Media as a Classical Musician?

Ok, I don’t want you to stop reading, but I respect your time too much. The answer is “now.” If I still have your attention, let me tell...