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Shane Evans

Program: NoteWorthy
Aired: Monday, August 19, 2024
Hosted by Loki Karuna

What do you think about the idea of becoming a composer? Is that something that you've ever considered for yourself? It's easy to think that being a composer requires years of formal training and maybe a couple of music degrees, but believe it or not, there are many composers who don't have either of those things, and they're doing just fine. Hey there – I'm Loki Karuna, and on this edition of Noteworthy I want to introduce you to a composer who actually took that non-traditional route – composer Shane Evans. 

Shane hails from the Big Apple, and was initially inspired to become a musician thanks to his father's piano playing. While Shane did study things like production, composition, and musical performance, he did so on his own terms – not in a conservatory, but among friends and other people that could help him hone his skills in a more unique way. Among the fruits of that seemingly unorthodox approach is a 2024 album of piano originals. This work from the album is called Beyond the Veil. 

In addition to composing original piano works, Shane Evans has written pop songs, jazz numbers, and even a country tune or two since moving to Nashville some time ago. He may not have taken the same path as many other composers you might know, but he's living proof that anyone can create beautiful classical music. Cheers to Shane Evans, one of today's most noteworthy. 

Noteworthy is a production of WDAV classical public radio. 

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