Probably for the past two decades, the intro to the chorus of a pop song from 1964 served as the… Read more Oh, no! Oh, no!
Tag: Thoughts on the art
It’s fall! Do you know where your creativity is?
It’s a new semester, and after a few fits and starts, I’m finally back at it. A few quick notes… Read more It’s fall! Do you know where your creativity is?
Donovan Scholar Fellowship Presentation, 8/1/2026
Unofficial Transcript 2017: first classes Freshman/Sophomore theory (decided on auditing) Philosophy classes My goals as a student Self-serving, ear training… Read more Donovan Scholar Fellowship Presentation, 8/1/2026
I Toot My Own Horn
There are a bunch of useful (not required, but useful) skills and personality traits that an artist might benefit from.… Read more I Toot My Own Horn
Anyone hungry for a hamburger?
“Fast food” has always had a less-than-positive reputation in my adulthood, despite a regular Sunday lunch habit of McDonald’s, supplied… Read more Anyone hungry for a hamburger?
The Pleasure Principle
Yeah, well, if you’re looking for an analysis of Janet Jackson’s hit tune of 1986, this ain’t it. For the… Read more The Pleasure Principle
The Road Ahead is Long, But Beautiful!
Yesterday I left my morning meeting with Patrick Valentino, my music composition instructor, and (after completing a few errands around… Read more The Road Ahead is Long, But Beautiful!
Jeffrey L. Jones, Composer?
At the memorial service for the late Joseph Baber, composer-in-residence at the University of Kentucky for almost 50 years, a… Read more Jeffrey L. Jones, Composer?
Meta-Observations on the Process of Composing
Like everyone online these days, I belong to several meme-sharing groups in social media. (It’s a fundamental waste of time,… Read more Meta-Observations on the Process of Composing
