Cookie cutters and circular traps: Are we condemning creativity itself?
You’ve Cott Mail, the free weekly digest mailer of arts news and commentary run by one, Thomas Cott, recently featured and linked to a pair of stories…
There’s a “major” problem with college sport employment
Approximately one week ago, during an average morning, a story emerged in the headlines that struck a nerve and immediately brought to the surface, reminders of…
The crossover in the casserole
You know that phase a lot of young children go through…the one wherein parents or other guardian figures have to cleverly hide and or repackage things…
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…
Moderation around music modernization
Lately, the topic of tech evolution seemed to pop up on my news radar a lot and it got me to thinking about and pondering some…
Play a “game of thrones” and get your kid thrown out of good graces
We start the month with a topic that is far from new and far from the first time someone has typed out words on it for…
Pop music: A “dumber” style than classical?
Don’t get offended. When I say “dumb,” I mean it in context of the term’s original form. Silent. Mute. Is pop music a less vocal and…
Don’t Stress Out! (It’s Just Talk about Musician’s Anxiety and Perfection.)
Has any of this ever happened to you when you’re about to play a piece of music in front of others? Shaking Sweaty hands Cracking voice…