Archive for March 2014
Musicians are getting better, even if music isn’t.
I could be just getting old and jaded but I’m rarely wowed by a new song these days. What I am wowed by though is the level of musicianship I’m seeing from young people. As I’ve mentioned before, I am one of the judges of Warringah Council’s “Northern Composure” band competition. I’ve been doing that…
Read MoreFour reasons we strive to better our musical performance
Why do we strive to better our own musical performance? I can think of four reasons other than economic ones in the following order of importance. To get increased emotional enjoyment from hearing things that are pleasurable to our ears So we can demonstrate our abilities and/or be relied upon to satisfactorily perform with others…
Read MoreRegrets, I’ve had a few but then again, too few to mention.
Well… actually… I’m gonna mention a few of them. After last week’s blog where I listed some of the deeper, darker parts of myself, I thought I’d continue along that line for a moment. I’ve made a lot of friends over my years in this job. I’ve also made a number of enemies. Well, not…
Read MoreStardom: You’re doing it wrong.
All of these things I have done. ….and I am not a star. They are the stupid things that have held me back. I have done them and am now listing them so you don’t have to. I give you permission to use this list. Pin it on the wall next to your bathroom mirror…
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