A Snapshot of 1929

The twentieth century in music brought in a modern world that was fragmented in many directions at once.  Thanks to recording technology, it was a musical world that was preserved for us to still hear today.  Before the twentieth century, the only ways to preserve music was to write it down as best as possible,... Continue Reading →

Something Blue and Borrowed

Well the podcasting bug struck again.  This time I was inspired by all the places you hear the chord progression that makes up the twelve bar blues.  The blues is a sound that has been borrowed and incorporated into a variety of genres of music.  I try to point out and follow a few examples... Continue Reading →

Holiday Blues

The holidays are just a tough time for many people.  There are all sorts of pressures.  Parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining are just the tip of the iceberg of demands in December.  Work and life are all still going on for most of the month, and all of these extra demands are on top... Continue Reading →

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