Interview: Lisa Neher Music Crush with FNMC

LISA NEHER, a singer and composer based in Portland, won FNMC’s 2022 Composition Competition with her solo flute work Reach Out. She discusses the dichotomy between performing and composing, the importance of genuine social connection, and some great practical advice for composers looking to pay their rent (spoiler alert: you will not make all of your money from sheet music sales).

https://www.lisanehermusic.com/

Reach Out: https://www.lisanehermusic.com/reach-out.html

Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music: https://www.glfcam.com/

Gabriela Lena Frank, Andean Songs: https://www.wisemusicclassical.com/work/36166/New-Andean-Songs--Gabriela-Lena-Frank/

Mannheim Steamroller, Carol of the Bells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVftSkNgJTA

Enya, Only Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wfYIMyS_dI


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