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Today, I want to share a change in my artistic career. From now on, I will be presenting myself as "Jan Uve" instead of "Juan Sánchez." This name change was not made lightly; rather, it was a recommendation supported by…

Music has an astonishing power to bring hearts together and create special bonds between people. I want to share with you a very meaningful piano composition, ‘Balta y Dori’, dedicated to two individuals who have become dear friends due to…

I'm deeply sorry to hear about the passing of George Winston. It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of a remarkable artist who touched the lives of so many. On Sunday, June 4, 2023, George quietly slipped…

Dear Piano,

As I sit down to write this letter, I'm filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for all that you've given me over the years. You have been a constant presence in my life, always there to comfort…

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented changes in the way we lived our lives. For many, it meant being confined to their homes and spending time away from others. Like many people, I too found myself in this situation. At…

There's something special about the early morning hours, when the world is still and quiet, and the day is just beginning to unfold. It's a time of renewal, possibility, and hope, when anything seems possible and the world is full…

In the year 2000, I made the bold decision to turn my passion for music into a profession. With my skills in music production and sound design, I embarked on a new journey - creating samples and loops for a…

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, my SoundCloud account was compromised by hackers. This was really upsetting for me because my SoundCloud account was very active and was getting around 25,000 plays every week. I've also made some really good connections…

As the music industry has evolved, musicians have increasingly turned to social media to build their fan base and promote their music. While social media can be a useful tool, it is important to remember that live shows remain a…

As a music composer, I used to have a fixed mindset that limited my creativity and held me back from achieving my goals. However, over time, I realized that changing my mentality was the key to unlocking my full potential…

Enigma's debut album, ‘MCMXC a.D.’, was released in 1990 and is considered a classic of the new age and ambient music genres. The album was hugely successful, reaching the top 10 in many countries and selling over 15 million copies…

The first time I heard Enya's 'Orinoco Flow' was a moment I'll never forget. It was in 1988, and I was a young teenager working in a factory. We had the radio turned on, and the song came on unexpectedly…

Ludovico Einaudi’s “Seven Days Walking" is a concept album that consists of seven parts, each of which represents a day of the week. It was released in 2019 and marks Einaudi's 14th studio album. The album features a collection of…

The ”Gladiator" soundtrack is a masterpiece of musical composition, created by the legendary composer Hans Zimmer and the world-renowned musician Lisa Gerrard. The album was released in 2000 to accompany the epic historical film of the same name, directed by…

Dear Max Richter,

I am writing this public letter to express. Firstly, I want to express my admiration for your music, particularly your ambient piano works. Your compositions have had a profound impact on me and have been a source…

As an artist, I've always believed that music has the power to heal and transform. But it wasn't until I began composing "Rebirth”, my first ambient piano album, that I truly understood the depths of that power.

At the time…

Following his recent film scoring work in Nomadland and The Father, massively popular pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi has released ‘Underwater’, his first solo piano album in 20 years. With the popularity of his previous contemporary piano works such as…

The popular YouTube channel ‘Lifestyle Hal’ has filmed this fantastic video showcasing the 10 most beautiful places to visit on Norway and they have used some of my compositions as part of the background music. 

Some of the best places…

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Have you ever babbled at an inopportune moment? Or said things you later regretted? There are at least eight reasons to say nothing. Recognize when to hold your tongue, and you will benefit from…

In 2020, film director Albinas Kirkilas filmed this short film titled 'Life Trip' in English; a work in which he used my piano composition 'Rebirth' as the musical background. 

'Life Trip' is about a man in his thirties who realises…

The passing of time is inexorable and overwhelming. Each lived instant is unique and unrepeatable. With my piece Sands of Time, I wanted to depict this unstoppable characteristic of the clock. I tried to convey the idea of time…