How hearing loss sparked a sonic masterpiece

Stephen Emmer’s journey from silence back to sound is a story of reinvention, resilience, and artistic rebirth. It is also a reminder that creativity can flourish even in the face of profound personal barriers. In a world overflowing with noise—traffic, construction, airplanes, crowded venues—most people shrug off the constant barrage. But for musicians, the stakes […]

Don’t become a ‘Jack of all trades and Master of none’

Meet The Artist interview with Stephen Emmer. MTA: Who or what are the most significant influences on your musical life and career as a composer? Thank you for asking. i guess my late mother’s career as a ballet dancer and teacher. She introduced me very early on to music that in a ‘normal’ household probably […]