Back Beat, Hip Pocket

Rube Goldberg's Orchestra

What makes music, music? How do we recognize one tradition of music from another? And what are we as songwriters creating when we create music?

We Make Paper Hats

When fame was your only plan - and you've long-since forgone fame - what's the point of being a musician?

Artificial Intelligence and Songwriting

We seem to be talking a lot about artificial intelligence and its effect on creatives. But are we sure we understand what artificial intelligence is? This article delves into some of the more practical, non-sensationalized facts about what AI currently is and what it is not.

Smile Because it Happened

Continuing to discuss musical ideation, creativity and making the most of your limited creative time.

Thinking Musically

Music is a physical act. But how can we engage our brains in a way that will expand our minds as well as our musicianship?