Join host, internationally acclaimed pianist Luke Welch, in Cool Hand Adventures (Episode 11): 'Does Practice Really Make "Perfect"'.  This episode features a discussion on the ageless expression to explore whether or not this philosophy holds true. Does perfection exist in classical music? Will a commitment to practice achieve the ultimate goal of "the perfect performance"? Join host Luke Welch as he puts this topic under the microscope.  Tune in to find more!

Join host, internationally acclaimed pianist Luke Welch, in Cool Hand Adventures (Episode 10): "Beethoven is Black...ish".  This episode features a deep dive into one of the biggest hot-button discussions surrounding the "Immortally Beloved" classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven.  In spite of research into his background, the mystery, intrigue, questions, and theories remain regarding Beethoven's true ethnicity.  Join host Luke Welch as he puts this topic into perspective in a very unexpected way.  Tune in to find more!

Join host, internationally acclaimed pianist Luke Welch, in Cool Hand Adventures (Episode 9): A Homage to Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.  This episode features the very first series composer deep-dive – in this instance, for a very special composer from the post-Romantic/20th century era who today may not generate quite the attention or notoriety of his contemporaries, though he is undoubtedly one of the most significant composers of all time.  This Afri-Classical composer broke boundaries in his quest as a very proud self-described Anglo-African to promote and musically amplify the depths and significance of African and African-American music while in turn reaching unprecedented heights of international critical acclaim.  Tune in to find out more!