An Organic Process: Can Songs Really Write Themselves?
Can songs write themselves or do they need to be forced into existence more often than not? Here are some thoughts on enhancing organic flow.
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Why Big Record Labels Are (Sorta) Useless These Days
Do artists really NEED a record label in 2022? If you’ve done what you need to attract a label you’ve probably already succeeded on your own!
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How Do You Eat an Elephant?
In this guest OpEd, composer and author Tim Hansen explores how to overcome creative anxiety with a small-goal oriented system of focus.
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“No You’re Wrong, THIS Is Your Fourth Finger”
In her latest column, Mahea Lee revisits an argument overheard between a guitarist and pianist and what it means for musical interpretation.
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Who Needs a Conductor?
A delightful OpEd tackling the debate surrounding the myth and mystery of the orchestral conductor’s role, from anecdote to history.
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The Fear of Being Found Out
A powerful meditation on hiding behind what we don’t know — and how that, more than imposter syndrome, can impede the learning process.
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Until the Water Runs Clear…
A short but sweet OpEd on why learning doesn’t have to be “grueling” to be effective, and how to master small skills, faster.
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Finding the Sweet Spot That Makes Learning Addictive
Motiving ourselves to practice our instrument can be tough — but with the right balance of tasks and rewards, habits will form in no time!
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Why We (Really, Really) Need Live Music
With the Covid-19 pandemic lasting this long, music fans are wondering whether live music will ever truly return. Here’s why it should…
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Learning Is Not Linear
In a classroom setting, teachers must trust that a student’s learning process will take a variety of paths, almost none of them being linear.
