My Music. My Story. Emma Spitzig. Words by Mikayla Bump Current Butler junior Emma Spitzig talks about the importance of music and how she uses it to build connections between herself and the people around her in both her personal and professional life …

My Music. My Story. Lindy Howard. Words by Alexa Dickerhoof “You don’t look like a theatre kid or that you’re involved in music.” This is a quote Lindy Howard has been hearing for most of her life. Classical Music Indy sat down with Lindy to talk about …

My Music. My Story. Alexa Knoderer. Words by Meredith Resener Alexa Knoderer is a recent Butler grad and a first-year teacher. She talks about the importance that music has played in her and her family’s lives, as well as in her classroom.  Tell us abo …

My Music. My Story. Cornelius Hocker. Words by Brian Sonderegger “Music is my life. That’s why I’m here.” In this rendition of My Music. My Story., Classical Music Indy sat down with WRTV reporter Cornelius Hocker, who finds ways to balance his love of …

My Music. My Story. Jake Sheets. Words by Jessie Edwards “There are a lot of relationships I have built based on similar tastes in music”, says Jake Sheets, an engineer from Dayton, Ohio. Jake moved to Indianapolis two years ago and has since been able …

My Music. My Story. Hilary Buttrick. Words by Elliot Shelton What is it about music that makes something buried deep in the roots of your soul begin to churn? Admit it, all of our hearts flutter when we hear a piece that has some kind of extraordinary …

My Music. My Story. Christian Siegfried.  Words by Rebekah Conn Christian Siegfried is an Astro Physics and Mechanical Engineer major at Butler University. When not in the classroom, Christian is most likely browsing at record stores. His record collec …

Written by Jennifer Delgadillo’ Spoken word artist, musician, educator and community activist Mariah Ivey is making a difference with all she does. She is a program facilitator at the Peace Learning Center, founder and host of That Peace Open Mic at th …

My Music. My Story. Kim Kenny. Words by Auboni Hart Kim Kenny is a singer, songwriter, vocal coach, educator and founder of Indy Urban Youth, which connects art and diversity in creative ways.  Favorite Music. Go. Kim Kenny has no solid answer because …

My Music. My Story. Manon Voice. “Music helps me hear myself being alive in the world.” For this My Music. My Story., Classical Music Indy sat down with Manon Voice, who has become a trusted voice in the arts and activism community. Words by Auboni Har …

My Music. My Story. is one of Classical Music Indy’s initiatives to feature music, musicians, and music lovers in a fun way.  We spoke with IndyGo’s Ridership Experience Specialist and member of IndyHub’s 1828 Project , Jerome Horne. Horne focuses day- …

Indianapolis has a robust local classical music scene, worthy of being treasured as one of our city’s defining assets. And with NOTE, Classical Music Indy aims to tell stories that will delight and surprise avid classical fans, as well as welcome those new to the world of classical music. For this first issue, we chose to feature Women in Music, to celebrate local influencers past and present that have made stunning accomplishments not only with their talent, but also with their leadership in the genre.

My Music. My Story. is one of Classical Music Indy’s initiatives to feature music, musicians, and music lovers in a fun way. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we spoke with a regular Classical Music Indy performer, John Alvarado. He is the President of the Indianapolis Society of the Classical Guitar and a Senior Lecturer for the Department of Music and Arts Technology at IUPUI. John remarks about his own upbringing, how his study of Latino culture has influenced his work, and gives insight on how music, culture, and community are all intertwined.

My Music. My Story. is one of Classical Music Indy’s initiatives to feature music, musicians, and music lovers in a fun way. This week we spoke with Zach Rupp, Assistant Brewer and Cellerman with TwoDEEP Brewing Co. Zach shares his favorite types of music, why he likes working at TwoDEEP, and what he listens to while enjoying a TwoDEEP brew.

My Music. My Story. is one of Classical Music Indy’s initiatives to feature music, musicians, and music lovers in a fun way. This week we spoke with Caitlin Negron, modern dancer with Dance Kaleidescope and co-founder of Indy Convergence. Caitlin talks …