Episode #19 - Maria Thompson Corley; pianist

The beautifully creative spirit along with the eclectic career of Maria Thompson Corley shines in our 19th episode of Life Between The Notes. The Jamaican-born pianist was raised in Canada until her acceptance to Juilliard which brought her to the States. Maria’s creative pursuits have blossomed in her freelance career as not only a pianist but also an author, composer, arranger, voice-over artist and the music director at St. Thomas Episcopal church in Lancaster, PA.

 

It is here we learned that Maria knew from the age of 6 that she wanted to be a concert pianist and how she didn’t let what could have been a career and life-altering car accident at the age of 17 dissuade her from pursuing her dream.

 

Our conversation ranged from the satisfaction she gets from practicing a challenging piece to to other challenges in her life like raising 2 young adults, one of whom is a musician herself and the other a talented artist who brings great joy to those around him.

 

Maria shares many gems in this episode, especially for those considering a path as a freelance artist including advice on not tying your self-worth into your popularity or talent.

 

Speaking of talents, Maria’s seem to be endless, and we are so honored to have her share them here with us. We humbly present Maria’s take on music, family and life…between the notes.