As musicians, we learn a lot of technique in school. It’s what we’re graded on. It’s often what we value in others or ourselves. It can be easy to think that technique is the be-all, end-all. At the very least, focusing on technique feels comfortable. It’s what we’re used to. It feels like something we […]
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Are You Hiding Beneath “Better”?
Some musicians constantly buy new gear, because they think it’ll make them a better musician. Others constantly try to develop new skills, because they think theirs are not good enough. And it’s true. Yours could probably use some growth. Yet new gear and improved skills are just a security blanket. Every day— Someone who orchestrates […]
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Economies of Scale and the True Cost of Music
Music is expensive. Far more expensive than the average consumer is aware. I had this conversation twice last week, so I figured I’d blog about it. Let’s use Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God oratorio as a case study:
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