Monthly Archives: December 2010

What I’m Doing About It (My Manifesto) Pt 3

If it can be acknowledged that there is a problem, it can also be acknowledged there is a solution. My solution is to start by helping novice artists- mentoring them, sharing what I know with them. I am doing this … Continue reading

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What I’m Doing About It (My Manifesto) Pt 2

First Issue- What is the problem? Contemporary popular music is one vast cultural problem among many (but it’s a problem of great magnitude due to the scope of its influence). It is a precise indicator of what ails society (if … Continue reading

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What I’m Doing About It (My Manifesto) Pt 1

The individual posts in this blog are unique from one another. They also double as component pieces which underscore a central, all-encompassing theme. I’m utilizing this blog as a means to present some of the issues facing popular music as … Continue reading

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Producers, Collaboration, The Inner Voice and Creative Facilitation

At this point in time, is it mandatory for an artist to work with a producer? I have worked with a variety of artists, each of whom were operating at their own capability level when I encountered them. Some artists … Continue reading

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