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4X Emmy nominated Music Maestro. .Michael Jackson, Oscars MD, more! Author š . .Be inspired! Spread love.,Peace.ā® āš¾ļø
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I havenāt had time to stop and absorb my Oscars appearance, as I had to jump directly into another show in NYC that I absolutely love doing yearly. ā
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I canāt adequately describe my OSCARS experience. It was too magical to put into words. Truly living dreams out loud!ā
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I only hope my appearance in my role will, or has already, inspired some young person to pursue whatever theyāre passionate about. Even if itās not music! ā
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Donāt ever stop! In your passion, or life in general. Be a lighthouse. Help light someoneās path to their destiny. ā
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Life is a gift. Share yours with the world. and, leave it better place than you found it. Iām grateful to all who did that for me! šš¾ M~ #legacy
05 Mar 2025
For all whom this may inspire. . . #carousels #inspiration #selfloveā¤ļø #selfcarejourney #motivation
10 Nov 2026
Was sad to hear of Dollyās passing. I met her many years ago at a 4th of July TV special we did in D.C. I was honored to work with her more over the years. She was always really sweet and personable to me whenever we saw each other. Dolly was an extraordinary singer and songwriter. But, not enough is said about what a great musician she was. Something, Iād bring up to her that she really appreciated. . If you believe in angels, you have to believe Dolly was the epitome of one. She did so much good in the world while she was here. She will be missed and I will always love her! Rest well, you beautiful soul! M~ #dollyparton
26 Aug 2026
Wow!
Woke up to another Emmy nomination today! Itās my 2nd one in two consecutive years of leading the Oscars, and my 4th overall.
Iām grateful to the entire team (executive producers, musicians, arrangers, audio, the Academy and all the artisans who make this show possible! Itās truly a collaborative effort!)
Even in my wildest dreams as a kid growing up on the south side of Chicago, even though I worked extremely hard at the craft, did I ever believe any of this would happen. I just wanted to play music and be good at it! š
My blessed life. Gratitude šš¾
08 Jul 2026
So, this happened today! My 2nd time arranging the anthem for a world event. First was for President Joe Bidenās inauguration. My blessed life! šš¾Chapters keep getting added! World Cup! ā½ļø
Idina Menzel - Vocal
Michael Bearden - Arranger, Producer, Conductor, Piano, Rhodes, Bass, Glockenspiel
Donald Barrett - Drums
Tariq Akoni - Guitars
Charlie Bisharat - Concert Master
Joann Tominaga - Contractor
Andreas HƤberlin, Ed.D. - Music Copy
04 Jul 2026
For nearly 40 years, Iāve had the privilege of working with some of the greatest artists in the worldāMichael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Madonna, Lady Gaga, DāAngelo, Jennifer Lopez, the Oscars, and hundreds more.
Now, for the first time, Iām sharing the lessons behind those moments.
āModern Maestroā is the book Iāve spent a lifetime writing.
The stories.
The lessons.
The principles.
Itās about leadership, preparation, excellence under pressure, and what it really takes to perform at the highest levelāin music, business, and life.
I have a big goal: to make Modern Maestro a bestseller!
That means reaching 5,000 copies sold, and Iād love for you to be part of that journey.
If my work has ever inspired you, please pre-order your copy today.
We can do this together.
Letās make history.
LINK IN BIOāļøavailable everywhere books are sold! AUDIO Book coming too! š
#ModernMaestro #MusicMastery #Leadership #MusicBusiness #MichaelBearden
01 Jun 2026
I like to set intentions in my life and work. I set intentions for my orchestra for the 97th and this yearās 98th Oscars. Every musician on that stage bought into my philosophy and purpose of music. Basically to move souls. My favorite saying. Iāve also been blessed to work with the greatest artists in history. Too many to list here. The one icon I wanted to work with but hadnāt was Barbra Streisand. So, I set an intention last year that it would happen within a year. That intention manifested on the Oscars stage in front of a billion viewers last night! Grateful!šš¾ M~ #livingmydreams #oscars #intentions
16 Mar 2026
Weāre finally hereāgame day. The 98th Academy Awards have set the anticipation over who will take home the coveted Oscar at a fever pitch.
One of the more underrated aspects of the evening, of course, is the music. Helmed by the renowned Michael Bearden for the second year in a row.
Bearden, a Primetime Emmy-nominated keyboardist, arranger, conductor, and composer, spoke with ESSENCE about all things music, specifically as it pertains to the Oscars.
āThe thing that excites me most is when we actually start, because all of this preparation is one thing. People think you get a lot of rehearsal for that. Itās a lot of moving parts to the show, so that we donāt get to rehearse much. So you have to know what youāre doing.Ā ā
Read more of our exclusive at ESSENCE.com.
15 Mar 2026
Prepare to be amazedšš¼āØ the best musicians in the world led by Emmy nominated Musical Director Michael Bearden gave us a glimpse at what they are working on for the Oscarsš tune in to GMA for more! #oscars #orchestra #michaelbearden @theacademy
12 Mar 2026
In countless interviews during my 40 plus years of rising up in this industry, I found @donlemonofficial to be one of the most thorough and professional! Tough l! But, fair. Prepared! But, able to pivot away from his notes when necessary. What is happening to Don (and all journalists just doing their jobs) should be a wake up call for ALL! Democracy is not a spectator sport! Be loud!š£ļø M~
30 Jan 2026
Today marks another solar return of my birth! āļøš Iām Grateful for many things. But, mostly Iām grateful for Life! Thank you to anyone whoās followed me. Hopefully youāve been inspired. Itās never the destination, itās always about the journey for me. Still going. Still rising! šš¾ M~ #birthday #saggseasonāļø šø @milesbittonphoto
19 Dec 2025
The blessing that is my life. Living dreams out loud. Hopefully inspiring others to live theirs too! Iāve known Tom, Debbie, Phylicia, Andra, forever! Just meeting Ryan and others. Blessed and beautiful journey. And still going! M~ #beinspired
17 Nov 2025
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