Tag Archives: Music

Marc Schuster – Renaissance Man!

Posted on December 23, 2023 by fpdorchak

Though we’ve never met, I’ve known Marc since 2012. When I first discovered him, he was a writer…but now he’s reinvented himself as a musician (though he still does some writing/reviewing), and his music is utterly fantastic! It’s moody, whimsical, … Continue reading →

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Judgment Day

Posted on July 18, 2023 by fpdorchak

An interesting thing happened yesterday while I was working on my Work-In-Progress (WIP). I was editing a new scene in which a character in the book was getting his “judgment day.” He was an abuser of both his wife and … Continue reading →

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Work-In-Progress Update

Posted on May 17, 2023 by fpdorchak

I reworked a synopsis that I’d previously given my agent, and hope she likes it as much as I do—and I’m PSYCHED about it! I’m far happier with this one, since it better portrays the utter crazy that unfolds within … Continue reading →

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Ravel’s “Daphnis et Chloé”

Posted on January 14, 2023 by fpdorchak

Majestic…. Mesmerizing…. Magical…. I felt from the very beginning that I had been drawn into the music. Become one with the piece itself. Since I’ve gotten into the world of music with the violin, I’ve heard and been told that … Continue reading →

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Marc Schuster – Tweetcore Radio Superstar!

Posted on November 2, 2022 by fpdorchak

My Virtual Bud Marc Schuster has just landed a cool gig! AMS Radio is having Marc, of his Abominations blog, host a weekly Wednesday show at 4pm PST / 7pm EST, titled, “#TWEETCORE Radio Hour.” Marc’ll share music from independent … Continue reading →

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The Star Crumbles Mockumentary

Posted on September 22, 2022 by fpdorchak

Here it is! The mockumentary my virtual friend, Marc Schuster, has put together! It’s quite a hoot–and I’m in there three times. One of my siblings, Greg, is also in it–he’s fricking hilarious. He’s the “Dude” character. Greg’s an actual … Continue reading →

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A Fun Project In The Offing — The Star Crumbles

Posted on July 30, 2022 by fpdorchak

A friend of mine, Marc Schuster, is creating a really fun mockumentary that he asked me to be a part of. Marc and Brian Lambert that is. I’m not going to say anything else, except to watch this trailer he … Continue reading →

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My Grandfather’s Violin

Posted on June 17, 2022 by fpdorchak

NOTE June 20, 2022: I have updated this since initially posting it. I’d just talked with my uncle and he filled in a lot of holes! The Quest I have written a lot of my interest in the violin starting … Continue reading →

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The Violin: The Two Year Anniversary!

Posted on June 4, 2022 by fpdorchak

Today marks two years that I’ve been studying violin! That is so amazing to me! I’ve come such a long way, but the more I learn, the more I learn I still need to learn! What has surprised me the … Continue reading →

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Wow, Okay—I AM Riding That Roller Coaster!

Posted on May 16, 2022 by fpdorchak

Okay, since posting my last post about watching a more learned-violinist perform Handel’s “Bourrée” and wondering about my ability to do so, I’ve since been practicing more with it. Now, for the record: I never really doubted my ability to … Continue reading →

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