Tony Jefferson
Tony Jefferson
Never had time, or the training for music when I was young. Now I'm retired, & someone's invented music-writing software, I'm making up for lost time.
Mostly interested in vaguely classical-type genres - art songs, short instrumental pieces to date. Have also briefly attempted choral music (non-religious), easy listening & relaxation, now working on ideas for more extended pieces (orchestral, chamber, etc).
Would be specially interested in making contact with singers & players who could try my compositions out for me.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Had a very basic musical education at school & uni, long ago but at least they did things thoroughly then. So I was able to keep up an interest in music while doing other things to earn a living. This involved a lot of listening and quite a lot of studying scores. Now, following retirement, I spend a lot of time composing at the computer.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
No, I only compose. Used to play French horn & trombone, but haven't got the lips or the lungs for it now.
Your musical influences
Debussy, Schubert, Rachmaninov, etc