Classical music voice teachers or from completion of a formal program offered by a Conservatory, college or university, such as a Bachelor of Music or Master of Music degree (which includes individual lessons from professors). In classical music, "...extensive formal music education and training, often to postgraduate [Master's degree] level" is required. Performance of classical music repertoire requires a proficiency in sight-reading and ensemble playing, harmonic principles, strong ear training (to correct and adjust pitches by ear), knowledge of performance practice (e.g., Baroque ornamentation), and a familiarity with the style/musical idiom expected for a given composer or musical work (e.g., a Brahms
Jennifer Thomas (pianist) Jennifer Thomas (pianist) Jennifer Thomas (born June 23, 1977) is a multi award-winning Yamaha Artist and "Billboard" charting American pianist, violinist, composer, performing artist, and recording artist. She was classically trained at Brigham Young University-Idaho, and started composing in 2003, later releasing her first debut album in 2007. Thomas has issued six albums, the latest album "The Fire Within" was released in October 2018, which debuted at number 3 in the "Billboard" Classical music charts and number 2 in their Classical Crossover music charts. Thomas is known for writing and performing piano-centered orchestral music from classical music to classical music