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Hiatus Over; Spring Wrap-Up Begins!

Dear All, I’m baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack… You must forgive me for my sudden and long hiatus. There have been many, many changes over the last months, and I know that many of you have been concerned since you after hearing from me at least once a week for...

The need for struggle

Dear All, I want to talk today about the idea, much promoted in media and literature, of the struggling artist. Now, let’s be perfectly clear…I am not speaking about the so-called ‘Bohemian’ lifestyle which has seemed to come back into vogue...

Location, Location, Location!

Dear All, Tell me…is it nature or nurture? How much does one’s environment influence the creative process? Do composers (and even improvisers) sound a certain way because of where they are creating? Is it the same for all creative arts? And, is this a...