The Fourforty (440) with Eric Branner
The FourForty Podcast is where musicians and music teachers share their journeys as educators, entrepreneurs, and creative leaders. Each conversation explores the real work of building a meaningful career in music... and the impact it makes beyond the studio.
The Fourforty (440) with Eric Branner
From Piano Bench to Publishing Desk: Davis Dorrough’s Creative Journey
In this episode of The Fourforty, Eric sits down with Davis Dorrough, Piano Editor at Alfred Music. Davis is a third-generation pianist, teacher, and composer. He brings creativity to every corner of his work, whether that’s polishing new piano publications, scouting talent, or teaching students in his own studio.
Davis shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a family of pianists to landing his role at Alfred through a serendipitous chain of events. He pulls back the curtain on the publishing process and shares how a piece goes from submission to finished book. He also shares lessons he’s learned from working with celebrated composers like Dennis Alexander, Catherine Rollin, and Wynn-Anne Rossi.
We dive into his recent projects(Sagaland, Sandpaintings, Rare Recital Treasures II), the importance of balancing classical training with contemporary skills, and what today’s students really want from music. This conversation is for anyone curious about creativity, publishing, and the future of piano education.
Learn more about Davis here
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