Archive - Keeping Score

Rostropovich Plays It Wrong

On Arrogance, Authority, and Expertise

Jul 21 • Michael DeMarco

The Discipline of Finishing

When Improvement Becomes Avoidance

Jul 14 • Michael DeMarco

Beyond The Booking: Gloria Gaynor

The Night She Shared Her Spotlight

Jul 7 • Michael DeMarco

June 2026

Listening To America

A Music Geography Quest

Jun 30 • Michael DeMarco

Creating a Personal Mission Statement in the Performing Arts

Here is your nudge to write your unique Personal Mission Statement

Jun 23 • Michael DeMarco

Beyond The Booking: Liza Minnelli

A Sound Check and a Manager Who Had Seen This All Before

Jun 16 • Michael DeMarco

Hotel Check-in for Rock Stars

It's Not The Same As For You And Me

Jun 9 • Michael DeMarco

Beyond The Booking: Taylor Dayne

Inside the Savvy Wish List Process

Jun 2 • Michael DeMarco

May 2026

Permission to Laugh

Inside Sondheim's Musical About the People Who Shot at Presidents

May 26 • Michael DeMarco

Beyond The Booking: Tony Bennett

The Last Voice Before Taking the Stage

May 21 • Michael DeMarco

Happy Birthday, Gabriel!

On May 12th I Always Listen to Gabriel Fauré

May 12 • Michael DeMarco

Celebrate With Johannes!

On May 7th, I Always Listen to Brahms

May 7 • Michael DeMarco

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