“Music is indivisible; the dualism of feeling and thinking must be resolved to a state of unity in which one thinks with the heart and feels with the brain.” – George Szell Szell’s words capture a profound truth about music—it is not merely a collection of notes, rhythms, and harmonies but a unified experience that transcends its individual components. While we can analyze melody, harmony, and Read more
This quote from Aldous Huxley is so very true. Does it ever occur to you that we are inundated with noise. A television in the background imitting sound, a construction site, airplanes and sirens – noise exists all around us. And speaking of noise, do you know the difference between noise and music? Music is organized noise.
In conjunction with Kendall Hunt d.b.a. Innovative Ink Publishing the price of our book It’s All About The Music Marketing Stupid is now on sale for only $19.95 for the Ebook and the Print edition now at $29.95. If you’ve procrastinated in making a purchase for yourself, or know of a friend or family member who would benefit from reading the book, it’s been made Read more
When I was the Regional Sales Manager for GRP Records here in Chicago, the other responsibility I had taken on was Promotions. I transported countless artists including; Patti Austin, Michael Brecker, Carl Anderson and Arturo Sandoval in my Saab. Prior to Ramsey being the morning host on WNUA, he and Mark Ruffin had created this hour long syndicated show Legends of Jazz. When logistics permitted Read more
In June of 2021 I was presented with, offered and accepted a publishing deal with a very formidable curriculum book publisher. For the past 11 months I have been dedicating the vast majority of my free time to writing this book. So if I passed on some invites to shows, parties, or lunches, now you know why. When I was initially offered the deal I knew it Read more
Last summer I was approached by a very reputable book publisher inquiring about the possibility of my writing a curriculum book for aspiring artists, musicians, bands and brands. We negotiated a deal, and since then, the greater propensity of my spare time has been writing and contributing to this book. Six months later I can tell you that I am encouraged, believe this book will Read more
of wearing face coverings while attempting to comprehend those denying science. This is so stupid folks. It doesn’t have to be this way. Believe in the facts, the election results, climate change, the pandemic and vaccines. I’m finding all of this absolutely hard to believe. Once upon a time we were viewed as the most powerful model of democracy in the world. What the heck Read more
(with proof of vaccine, a negative test and all with face-coverings) It’s kinda weird, along with my fellow colleagues at Columbia College Chicago, I’m instructing courses with a face covering on and all of my students are unanimously complying with this science, smart edick as well. It’s just the face coverings present obstacles such as facial recognition, facial expressions, smiles, smirks and emotions. Interestingly enough, Read more
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