
Using Music to Find Ourselves
The use of music to help you explore who you are has been a topic of ongoing discussion throughout history. It can be used to tap into your innermost feeling and provide a moment of reflection that allows you to…
The use of music to help you explore who you are has been a topic of ongoing discussion throughout history. It can be used to tap into your innermost feeling and provide a moment of reflection that allows you to…
In a world where music is often formulaic and predictable, Beyoncé has always been an exception. Her new song “Break My Soul” is typical of her unique style. This song is rhythmic and timely, and it hits hard. With a…
One of the world’s most famous yodelers is a cowboy, and he lives on a ranch near Conrad, Montana. And though you may not know his name, you probably do know his sound from the iconic “Yahoo!” yodel. Made famous…
What is the future of choral music, now that we’re stuck in what seems to be an ever-present state of pandemic protocols? Choral music used to be a major part of the world’s music landscape, prior to 2020. Choirs were…
What are the advantages of learning a musical instrument as an adult? We all have regrets in life. And one of the most common, innocent, regrets many people have is the regret that they didn’t start learning an instrument young…
Sometimes I’ll have sections that I’m not quite sure how they fit in the puzzle of a tune, they’ll get moved around; what I think was originally a verse ends up becoming the chorus, or what’s an intro gets dropped…
Remember the first time you went to a show and saw your favorite band. You wore their shirt, and sang every word. You didn’t know anything about scene politics, haircuts, or what was cool. All you knew was that this…
Sometimes I’ll have sections that I’m not quite sure how they fit in the puzzle of a tune, they’ll get moved around; what I think was originally a verse ends up becoming the chorus, or what’s an intro gets dropped…