André LousadaHow Google Maps reviews can earn you self respectWhile practicing writing and doing hard thingsJul 7, 20201Jul 7, 20201
André LousadaMattutino di Morti — Commitment and DisciplineThis is the longest piece I had to engrave (so far). Just the first violin part is 55 pages.Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019
André LousadaAlessandro in Efeso, the lost opera of João Domingos BomtempoWhen I first heard about this opera, I was as excited as a kid in an ice cream shop. Uncovering “unsung” pieces or “secret” composers is…May 19, 2019May 19, 2019
André LousadaA rough guide for the Michael Kamen’s Guitar ConcertoThe music is quite good! If you haven’t listened to it yet… you should! I see it as one of those “honey” orchestral pieces, that attracts…Jan 30, 2019Jan 30, 2019
André LousadaBecoming a concert soloist with Michael KamenSomewhere along my studies, there was this spark of interest about the role of a soloist in a concerto setting. Part of it reflected my…Jan 24, 2019Jan 24, 2019
André LousadaA Conducting BehemothThere are only a few things in life that make me freeze, think “WOW… WTF” and then have an intense excitement the will grow slowly over the…May 27, 2018May 27, 2018
André LousadaThe Worst Advice I have ever gotAdvice must be one of the cheapest things in the world. Just like opinions, everyone tends to give it away for free. But if you easily give…May 24, 2018May 24, 2018
André LousadaPersonal Brand for Orchestra membersYesterday I was out for dinner with a few friends and the topic of concert attendance and the habit of a regularly going to concerts popped…Aug 4, 2017Aug 4, 2017