America’s Next Top (Musician) Model or, “Symply” sultry instrument(alists)
There is never a deficiency of things on the web to spark “the next thing to write.” Sometimes the initial premises I conjure up sound so…
Sounds like speech, if you catch my drift.
The last piece put up for your reading pleasure touched on the finished work of Hilary Hahn and Cory Smythe, as well as flipping around how…
On to the core of the music!
Recently, I was given the opportunity to write a guest blog (for your reading pleasure, part 1 and part 2) for the live music archiving and…
Identify yourself! Don’t worry, I’m a ‘pro’ at that.
Plagiarism has been around for centuries upon centuries, even if it has not always been defined or dealt with in the ways of today’s western judicial…
“Swimming with the fishes”: Creativity, shock and the half life of grief
Today’s title comes with an addendum: “Public outcries against references to “significant” deaths: An unintended red herring to what the offended are really angry or upset…
Winding down and wishing up some changes for 2014
2013 is nearly over and now that Christmas is behind us, the days that are left are likely to rush right by at an even faster…
“C” is for Christmas and composing
During the past six days, leading up to the next six days, two different discussions from two very different outlets brought up topics that could be…
If your heart’s not IN, you’re selling OUT
Music: a hobby, a study, a combination of vibrations, a business, a product or an emotional refuge. Depending on how one chooses to view this “thing”…
It’s…ALIVE! Wait, is it?: Defining “live” with 2013 tech
Just under a week ago, a conference based out of London, titled “Music 4.5,” held an event subtitled “The Rise of Video.” A major talking point…
Thanksgiving Cheer
I would like to take this moment to say how thankful I am for the ongoing opportunity to connect with people all over the world and…