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Month: January 2013

Does an artist bear any responsibility for their art?

Posted onJanuary 30, 2013January 30, 2013AuthorSkafishLeave a comment

This question has been asked many times by politicians, religious leaders, and others: Does an artist bear any responsibility to the world for their art, how they affect children and the impact they have on society at large? My answer is, why yes; of course Read More …

CategoriesMusings, Tips for Musicians

Beyoncé Lip-Syncs National Anthem for Obama Inauguration

Posted onJanuary 23, 2013January 23, 2013AuthorSkafish2 Comments

As a voice teacher and singer, I was curious to check out Beyoncé singing the National Anthem for President Obama’s inauguration on January 21, 2013. The National Anthem is a hard piece to sing because it covers a wide range of an octave and a perfect Read More …

CategoriesCurrent Events, Musings, News

The Message Remains the Same

Posted onJanuary 19, 2013January 19, 2013AuthorSkafish8 Comments

Driving in the car today, I heard “Diamonds,”  the recent #1 pop hit by Rihanna on the radio. One of the things that struck me about the song is that the lyric has been said a million times before, which of course, is why it connects Read More …

CategoriesCurrent Events, Musings, Tips for Musicians

Why Write a Song?

Posted onJanuary 15, 2013January 15, 2013AuthorSkafishLeave a comment

The reason to write a song is simple: It’s because it has to be written. Once commercial concerns enter in, what the audience thinks, the question of if it’s good enough, comparing it to others’ songs, or worrying if it will be critically approved of, Read More …

CategoriesMusings, Tips for Musicians

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