ARE YOU MUSICAL?

ARE YOU MUSICAL?

When I speak with those around me there seems to be this understanding that one “is musical” or one is “not musical”, as though there is an innate difference between one to another as it relates to something we all have access to.  I think what someone means when they...
MUSIC IS NOT JUST FOR THE STAGE

MUSIC IS NOT JUST FOR THE STAGE

There is a sense from many that music must be performative. It must be on a stage or recorded and broadcast somewhere. The idea being that music requires an audience, or at least an ear to hear to confirm it happened. Like the old adage “If a tree falls in a forest...
MUSIC IS ESSENTIAL

MUSIC IS ESSENTIAL

Music is more than just something we listen to. It plays a special and essential role in many of our lives. Think of a film or show running without music. Think of an advertisement or a sports event or a concert (of any discipline) or a meet-and-greet or a restaurant...
MUSIC DOES NOT NEED A STAGE

MUSIC DOES NOT NEED A STAGE

MUSIC DOES NOT NEED A STAGE Music on a stage or a recording is a relatively recent thing, yet it’s become the primary way we experience it. When was the last time you experienced music in another way? Musicians of course have the opportunity to engage directly...
I HATE COUNTRY MUSIC

I HATE COUNTRY MUSIC

You’ve no doubt heard people say things like my title here, I’ve heard it a bunch about country and less mainstream styles like metal or rap. I find it so interesting that someone could feel comfortable saying it. Obviously we all have preferences and likes/dislikes...
The Right Teacher Changes Everything

The Right Teacher Changes Everything

The wrong teacher does too! The place of a music teacher is such a powerful and important role, especially in the life of the young people we are often working with. Music is such a powerful element, far from just an auditory experience or physical exercise, it’s a...