Since 2003 I’ve combined two of my greatest musical interests: speaking about the history of 20th century popular music, and live performing. I discovered that one of the best ways to convey both the historical context and vitality of great popular song is to combine my lectures with live performance of this great music– and I now do so with all of my musical presentations.I have created a number of unique music lectures, lecture series, and popular music concerts that are truly “edutaining”– and they succeed both as education and entertainment. My presentations are accessible and easily adapted to any venue or audience, which can range from public school students to seniors. What remains constant is that my audiences and I share great stories and experience the joy of listening to, singing, and learning about the greatest 20th century popular songs ever written and the geniuses who wrote them.

Over the past decade my musical lectures have taken me across Canada and beyond, and to diverse audiences and venues including Ryerson University’s LIFE Institute, The Miles Nadal JCC, The Koffler Centre, major synagogues throughout the GTA and beyond, numerous continuing education groups, music festivals, and an extensive number of public and private residences. I perform all of my musical presentations as both a soloist and with my band, and consistently delight audiences who share my appreciation of great music and its immense contribution to our lives and popular culture.

I perform all of the following musical lecture programmes solo, or with my Duo, Trio, Quartet, or Quintet, all of which are comprised of Toronto’s top musicians.