André Solomon
@asflutist.bsky.social
Classically trained, a dabbler in jazz, and exploring musical versatility
Musician | Pittsburgh, PA | https://linktr.ee/asflutist
Musician | Pittsburgh, PA | https://linktr.ee/asflutist
This essay reflects on how envy and self-doubt creep in, even when proud of others. I’m learning to shift from comparison to admiration, b/c when one of us grows, we all do.
Read Suran's work and my take using the links below.
#Arts #Culture #Mindfulness #Creativity #Artists #Community
Read Suran's work and my take using the links below.
#Arts #Culture #Mindfulness #Creativity #Artists #Community
November 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
This essay reflects on how envy and self-doubt creep in, even when proud of others. I’m learning to shift from comparison to admiration, b/c when one of us grows, we all do.
Read Suran's work and my take using the links below.
#Arts #Culture #Mindfulness #Creativity #Artists #Community
Read Suran's work and my take using the links below.
#Arts #Culture #Mindfulness #Creativity #Artists #Community
SydeBoob Duo Clinic
📅May 14th – 18th, 2026
📍Brooklyn, NY (or Virtually)
Applications are open for this 5-day immersive for 10 composers exploring voice, flute, improvisation, and more. No application fee, but a $800 tuition cost.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Apply by December 1st!
📅May 14th – 18th, 2026
📍Brooklyn, NY (or Virtually)
Applications are open for this 5-day immersive for 10 composers exploring voice, flute, improvisation, and more. No application fee, but a $800 tuition cost.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Apply by December 1st!
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November 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
SydeBoob Duo Clinic
📅May 14th – 18th, 2026
📍Brooklyn, NY (or Virtually)
Applications are open for this 5-day immersive for 10 composers exploring voice, flute, improvisation, and more. No application fee, but a $800 tuition cost.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Apply by December 1st!
📅May 14th – 18th, 2026
📍Brooklyn, NY (or Virtually)
Applications are open for this 5-day immersive for 10 composers exploring voice, flute, improvisation, and more. No application fee, but a $800 tuition cost.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Apply by December 1st!
For composers who like to compose for the flute! #Composer #Flute #Music #CallForScores #MusicHistory #History #Culture #Composition #Research #Storytelling
Figure 1. A flute made for the performer "Blind Tom" by William R. Meinell of New York.
hahnmusic.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
For composers who like to compose for the flute! #Composer #Flute #Music #CallForScores #MusicHistory #History #Culture #Composition #Research #Storytelling
Reposted by André Solomon
Rei Hotoda will become Music Director of the Las Vegas Philharmonic in July 2026. She described her new post as “an honor” and looks forward to “shaping the Philharmonic’s future together” with its musicians.
More info at: moto-perpetuo.com/rei-hotoda-t...
More info at: moto-perpetuo.com/rei-hotoda-t...
November 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Rei Hotoda will become Music Director of the Las Vegas Philharmonic in July 2026. She described her new post as “an honor” and looks forward to “shaping the Philharmonic’s future together” with its musicians.
More info at: moto-perpetuo.com/rei-hotoda-t...
More info at: moto-perpetuo.com/rei-hotoda-t...
Reposted by André Solomon
Eric Lu, a 27-year-old American classical pianist, won the top prize at the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, beating out 180 competitors.
Eric Lu, an American, Wins International Chopin Piano Competition
In Warsaw, a 27-year-old pianist from Massachusetts beat out 180 competitors to win what some call the Olympics of the piano world.
nyti.ms
October 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Eric Lu, a 27-year-old American classical pianist, won the top prize at the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, beating out 180 competitors.
Reposted by André Solomon
New from Symphony: Kyle Rivera Selected as Winner of 2025 Emerging Black Composers Project
Kyle Rivera Selected as Winner of 2025 Emerging Black Composers Project - Symphony
In Wednesday’s (10/22) San Francisco Chronicle, Zara Irshad writes, “After months of uncertainty due to federal [policy changes] on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the Emerging Black Composers Project is officially back with a new talent to carry its mission forward. Connecticut-based composer Kyle Rivera has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Michael... Read more »
dlvr.it
October 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
New from Symphony: Kyle Rivera Selected as Winner of 2025 Emerging Black Composers Project
Reposted by André Solomon
From harnessing the power of Black joy to organizing like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, activist and poet @mustafasantiagoali.bsky.social reminds us that resisting anti-Black policy looks like collective action. Read more from “We Are the Resistance:” wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From harnessing the power of Black joy to organizing like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, activist and poet @mustafasantiagoali.bsky.social reminds us that resisting anti-Black policy looks like collective action. Read more from “We Are the Resistance:” wordinblack.com/we-are-the-r...
Reposted by André Solomon
Since getting involved in music academia, not a single year has passed without me finding out that a male superior or colleague has been involved in some sort sexual impropriety or harassment. I started in 2008. EVERY FUCKING YEAR. THE FIELD IS NOT SAFE FOR WOMEN AND GAY MEN.
November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Since getting involved in music academia, not a single year has passed without me finding out that a male superior or colleague has been involved in some sort sexual impropriety or harassment. I started in 2008. EVERY FUCKING YEAR. THE FIELD IS NOT SAFE FOR WOMEN AND GAY MEN.
Reposted by André Solomon
Spotify’s Discovery Mode allows artists to flag songs to be boosted in Spotify’s algorithmic recommendations in exchange for a 30% royalty commission—but a lawsuit accuses the streaming company of boosting artists who pay them.
Spotify Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Discovery Mode Is A ‘Pay-For-Play Scheme’
Spotify’s Discovery Mode allows artists to flag songs to be boosted in Spotify’s algorithmic recommendations in exchange for a 30% royalty commission—but a lawsuit accuses the streaming company of boosting artists who pay them.
www.forbes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Spotify’s Discovery Mode allows artists to flag songs to be boosted in Spotify’s algorithmic recommendations in exchange for a 30% royalty commission—but a lawsuit accuses the streaming company of boosting artists who pay them.
Recently I've tapped into "1001 #Albums You Must Hear Before You Die," an catalogue curated by #music critics, deemed the most influential in #popularmusic.
It reminds me that #musicdiscovery doesn't have to translate in the now, as newness isn't time bound.
Use the link to start listening.
It reminds me that #musicdiscovery doesn't have to translate in the now, as newness isn't time bound.
Use the link to start listening.
1001 Albums Generator
Explore the history of music. One album a day. From the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
1001albumsgenerator.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Recently I've tapped into "1001 #Albums You Must Hear Before You Die," an catalogue curated by #music critics, deemed the most influential in #popularmusic.
It reminds me that #musicdiscovery doesn't have to translate in the now, as newness isn't time bound.
Use the link to start listening.
It reminds me that #musicdiscovery doesn't have to translate in the now, as newness isn't time bound.
Use the link to start listening.
Reposted by André Solomon
With the White Stripes’ induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week, can we finally put the arguments about Meg White’s drumming to rest?
She belongs there, and it’s way past time.
Commentary ↓
She belongs there, and it’s way past time.
Commentary ↓
It's Long Past Time to Give Meg White Her Respect
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
With the White Stripes’ induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week, can we finally put the arguments about Meg White’s drumming to rest?
She belongs there, and it’s way past time.
Commentary ↓
She belongs there, and it’s way past time.
Commentary ↓
Reposted by André Solomon
Watch Hayley Williams join Rico Nasty for "Smack A Bitch" in LA
Hayley Williams Joins Rico Nasty In LA: Watch
Paramore leader Hayley Williams makes her own music, and sometimes she even plays her own shows. Much more often, though, she loves jumping up onstage at other people’s shows. In the past few months, ...
www.stereogum.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Watch Hayley Williams join Rico Nasty for "Smack A Bitch" in LA
Reposted by André Solomon
“We can’t resist extremism with moderation.”
In the first installment of Word In Black’s “We Are the Resistance” series, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka calls on Black America to build a national movement bold enough to meet this moment — because survival alone isn’t enough. #WeAreTheResistance
In the first installment of Word In Black’s “We Are the Resistance” series, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka calls on Black America to build a national movement bold enough to meet this moment — because survival alone isn’t enough. #WeAreTheResistance
November 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
“We can’t resist extremism with moderation.”
In the first installment of Word In Black’s “We Are the Resistance” series, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka calls on Black America to build a national movement bold enough to meet this moment — because survival alone isn’t enough. #WeAreTheResistance
In the first installment of Word In Black’s “We Are the Resistance” series, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka calls on Black America to build a national movement bold enough to meet this moment — because survival alone isn’t enough. #WeAreTheResistance
I believe in barter systems. The O+ Festival “exchanges the art of medicine for the medicine of art," artists receive care by sharing their gifts. A model for a fairer, creative economy.
Read more via @nextcity.org
#Arts #Culture #Music #MutualAid #CreativeEconomy #Healthcare #Justice
Read more via @nextcity.org
#Arts #Culture #Music #MutualAid #CreativeEconomy #Healthcare #Justice
This Music Festival Created Mutual Aid for Medical Care
Sponsored: The O+ Festival compensates its artists with healthcare from providers who attend the event.
nextcity.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I believe in barter systems. The O+ Festival “exchanges the art of medicine for the medicine of art," artists receive care by sharing their gifts. A model for a fairer, creative economy.
Read more via @nextcity.org
#Arts #Culture #Music #MutualAid #CreativeEconomy #Healthcare #Justice
Read more via @nextcity.org
#Arts #Culture #Music #MutualAid #CreativeEconomy #Healthcare #Justice
working on things
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 AM
working on things
National Artist Safety Survey
by ARC (Artists at Risk Connection)
As threats to artistic expression rise in the U.S., ARC invites arts workers to share experiences to strengthen its Safety Guide. Survey takes 10 mins, responses confidential.
#Arts #Culture #Wellbeing #HumanRights #ArtsAdvocacy
by ARC (Artists at Risk Connection)
As threats to artistic expression rise in the U.S., ARC invites arts workers to share experiences to strengthen its Safety Guide. Survey takes 10 mins, responses confidential.
#Arts #Culture #Wellbeing #HumanRights #ArtsAdvocacy
National Artist Safety Survey
ARC - Artists at Risk Connection, invites you to share your perspective in order to shape the U.S. Artist Safety Toolkit, a community-informed resource set to launch in early 2026.
www.surveymonkey.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
National Artist Safety Survey
by ARC (Artists at Risk Connection)
As threats to artistic expression rise in the U.S., ARC invites arts workers to share experiences to strengthen its Safety Guide. Survey takes 10 mins, responses confidential.
#Arts #Culture #Wellbeing #HumanRights #ArtsAdvocacy
by ARC (Artists at Risk Connection)
As threats to artistic expression rise in the U.S., ARC invites arts workers to share experiences to strengthen its Safety Guide. Survey takes 10 mins, responses confidential.
#Arts #Culture #Wellbeing #HumanRights #ArtsAdvocacy
The MacArthur Foundation’s newest Fellows are here! 🎉 Always inspiring to see artists shaping the world.
Musicians to check out:
▪️ Craig Taborn (Brooklyn)
▪️ Heather Christian (Beacon, NY)
🔗 macfound.org/fellows
#Arts #Culture #Fellowship #MacArthur #Changemakers #SocialImpact
Musicians to check out:
▪️ Craig Taborn (Brooklyn)
▪️ Heather Christian (Beacon, NY)
🔗 macfound.org/fellows
#Arts #Culture #Fellowship #MacArthur #Changemakers #SocialImpact
MacArthur Fellows - MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. In addition to selecting the MacArthur Fellows, we work to ...
macfound.org
October 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The MacArthur Foundation’s newest Fellows are here! 🎉 Always inspiring to see artists shaping the world.
Musicians to check out:
▪️ Craig Taborn (Brooklyn)
▪️ Heather Christian (Beacon, NY)
🔗 macfound.org/fellows
#Arts #Culture #Fellowship #MacArthur #Changemakers #SocialImpact
Musicians to check out:
▪️ Craig Taborn (Brooklyn)
▪️ Heather Christian (Beacon, NY)
🔗 macfound.org/fellows
#Arts #Culture #Fellowship #MacArthur #Changemakers #SocialImpact
Let you harvest all from those warm months, as crisp days lie ahead🧣And while you use that energy, accompany it with music sure to make you “ R U S T L E” like the leaves 🍂
Listen now via my bio link!
(The video includes the tracklist)
#Music #Playlist #Fall #Autumn #Halloween
Listen now via my bio link!
(The video includes the tracklist)
#Music #Playlist #Fall #Autumn #Halloween
October 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Let you harvest all from those warm months, as crisp days lie ahead🧣And while you use that energy, accompany it with music sure to make you “ R U S T L E” like the leaves 🍂
Listen now via my bio link!
(The video includes the tracklist)
#Music #Playlist #Fall #Autumn #Halloween
Listen now via my bio link!
(The video includes the tracklist)
#Music #Playlist #Fall #Autumn #Halloween
Pull up this Saturday (Oct 25 @ 8 PM) for Zirka Sessions' “Midnight, the Stars and You.” We'll be bringing MUZAK for this SpOooOky SZN 👻
📍 924 S Aiken Ave
🎟 Admission: $20 (food/drink | NOTAFLOF)
🖼 by studio PDP (studio-pdp.com/password)
#Arts #Culture #Music #Halloween #Pittsburgh #ChamberMusic
📍 924 S Aiken Ave
🎟 Admission: $20 (food/drink | NOTAFLOF)
🖼 by studio PDP (studio-pdp.com/password)
#Arts #Culture #Music #Halloween #Pittsburgh #ChamberMusic
October 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Pull up this Saturday (Oct 25 @ 8 PM) for Zirka Sessions' “Midnight, the Stars and You.” We'll be bringing MUZAK for this SpOooOky SZN 👻
📍 924 S Aiken Ave
🎟 Admission: $20 (food/drink | NOTAFLOF)
🖼 by studio PDP (studio-pdp.com/password)
#Arts #Culture #Music #Halloween #Pittsburgh #ChamberMusic
📍 924 S Aiken Ave
🎟 Admission: $20 (food/drink | NOTAFLOF)
🖼 by studio PDP (studio-pdp.com/password)
#Arts #Culture #Music #Halloween #Pittsburgh #ChamberMusic
“The way we show the world changes the way we see it. To reinvent life today, we need new forms of images." #Arts #Culture #Music #Film #Storytelling #Global #Spirituality
Vincent Moon and Nana Vasconcelos: The world’s hidden music rituals
YouTube video by TED
www.youtube.com
September 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
“The way we show the world changes the way we see it. To reinvent life today, we need new forms of images." #Arts #Culture #Music #Film #Storytelling #Global #Spirituality
A day job doesn’t discredit you as a creative. Balance shifts, privilege differs, but creativity can be found everywhere. The system must change, yet we still shape pathways that honor both artistry + well-being. #Arts #Creativity #WorkLifeBalance
@icareifyoulisten.bsky.social
@icareifyoulisten.bsky.social
In Defense of the Day Job
Hilary Purrington shares the benefits of keeping a day job to fuel your compositional practice in this fourth Money Matters essay.
icareifyoulisten.com
September 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
A day job doesn’t discredit you as a creative. Balance shifts, privilege differs, but creativity can be found everywhere. The system must change, yet we still shape pathways that honor both artistry + well-being. #Arts #Creativity #WorkLifeBalance
@icareifyoulisten.bsky.social
@icareifyoulisten.bsky.social
This line speaks volumes: "...every form of our music has been hijacked and colonized; controlled by folk who neither look like us nor have our best interests in mind." #Arts #Culture #Music #HipHop #Creativity #Equity @wordinblacknews.bsky.social
Black Music Rules the World, so Where Is Our Money?
Black music, including hip-hop, has global appeal, but the creators struggle to profit from it.
wordinblack.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This line speaks volumes: "...every form of our music has been hijacked and colonized; controlled by folk who neither look like us nor have our best interests in mind." #Arts #Culture #Music #HipHop #Creativity #Equity @wordinblacknews.bsky.social
“Stop. Think. Play. (Repeat).” — Yumi Kendall. Her reminder: practice is about intention, not just time. Even 5–10 mins can be meaningful if we slow down & play deliberately. Life isn’t linear, but by showing up, imperfectly, we cultivate calm, clarity, & growth. #Arts #Music #Mindfulness #Wellness
Yumi Kendall: On Becoming a More Positive (And Effective) Practicer
Cellist Yumi Kendall (Philadelphia Orchestra, Curtis) shares insights on how she balances practicing with other career and life demands, plus the importance of self-compassion and developing positive…
bulletproofmusician.com
August 27, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“Stop. Think. Play. (Repeat).” — Yumi Kendall. Her reminder: practice is about intention, not just time. Even 5–10 mins can be meaningful if we slow down & play deliberately. Life isn’t linear, but by showing up, imperfectly, we cultivate calm, clarity, & growth. #Arts #Music #Mindfulness #Wellness
“You can always find something new.” As a classically trained musician leaning into experimental scenes, I’ve learned versatility builds solidarity. Across genres, music is healing + connects us all. #Arts #Culture #Music #Community #NewMusic #Creativity #Innovation @icareifyoulisten.bsky.social
From New Music to Queer, Underground Nightlife
Yaz Lancaster profiles musicians in the queer nightlife and electronic music scenes who have crossed over from classical and new music.
icareifyoulisten.com
August 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
“You can always find something new.” As a classically trained musician leaning into experimental scenes, I’ve learned versatility builds solidarity. Across genres, music is healing + connects us all. #Arts #Culture #Music #Community #NewMusic #Creativity #Innovation @icareifyoulisten.bsky.social