Craft has to be dropped at a certain point. You’ve gotten somewhere and you have to decide what you want to do there. (@synthtopia) … [Read more...]
Absolute Pitch Ear Training Podcast 10-06-06
Topics covered: The art and craft of absolute pitch hearing. Download: Absolute Pitch Ear Training Podcast 10-06-06 … [Read more...]
Understanding The Art And Craft Of Absolute Pitch Hearing
Learning to hear with absolute pitch requires both talent and tenacity. Little talent? Tenacity can help get you there. But if you lack tenacity, then you won't even have the desire to learn. But focus on the reasons why you want to hear with … [Read more...]
If Leonardo da Vinci Were a Songwriter
Adapted from the book, How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci was a brilliant musician. If he were alive today... He would have an insatiably curious approach to songwriting and an unrelenting quest for continuous … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget Square One…
I've noticed a lot of resistance to "songwriting rules". Most of the criticism falls in the Craft vs. Inspiration camp. And my defense is always that it isn't an either-or argument. From Don't forget square one...: Horse trainer Linda Parelli … [Read more...]