Behind The Notes Episode 6: Jarrod Radnich - Composer, Pianist, Conductor, Educator

Jarrod Radnich recording the podcast with Lucas K

Often compared with Franz Liszt, pianist and composer Jarrod Radnich has captured the top position on YouTube for solo piano performance, is considered “the most popular pianist in the world" and ranked #1 for instrumental artists globally by ReverbNation, has been featured at the Emmy Awards and on NBC’s Today Show, and - with over half-a-billion video viewers worldwide - has been heralded as “the force that is making piano cool again.” He is an international bestselling author of instrumental music arrangements and became Musicnotes’ first Signature Artist in 2013.

In this episode, Jarrod tells stories of his incredible success as a musician, and provides insight & advice for players, composers, and anyone interested in how to become a musician. He also discusses his upcoming arrangements of many 21st century classics for new and experienced musicians alike.

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Bonus Content

And if you're looking for even more content, check out some of our bonus clips below!

Making The Game of Thrones Video:

Composing for Film:

Jarrod's Musical Story:

Jarrod's Approach to Composition:

And if you'd like to learn some of Jarrod's arrangements, be sure to check out his sheet music on Musicnotes.com!


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