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  • What do musicians actually do? The ability to process emotions
    Articles,  Mettle

    What do musicians actually do? The ability to process emotions

    As far back as I can remember, there has been at least one person who actually came up to me after I conducted a concert or show to say something. Most of the time it was pleasant, but occasionally it was a passive-aggressive dig about something they didn’t like, usually shared as a “you could have done that better” demand. Or maybe even a blatant “I deserve my money back” complaint. This is music. Go figure. Here’s the thing: Everyone had space. Processing deeper thoughts, emotions and feelings Most people don’t realize it, but whether they’re silently listening to a gentle Adagio by Mahler, or yelling and screaming with lungs…

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    What shocks me may surprise you

    August 14, 2019
    Stephen P Brown Warrior Peace

    New psalm composition #6: Warrior Peace

    August 9, 2013
    Evelyn Glennie marimba

    Piece #8: Sonata 2 for Viola, Marimba, Piano

    September 13, 2013
  • Technical perfection or delivery of "goosebump moments" ...choosing your focus
    Articles,  Mettle

    Technical precision or delivery of “goosebump moments”…choosing your focus

    You can be a better musician by choosing to focus less on technical and functional precision, and more on what’s behind the music… the event, circumstance, environment, and combination of organized sounds, that create an as yet unexplained “goosebump moment.” Both are needed. But what’s your focus? It’s easier to make good music as a Brit. You may have heard that the British are generally a “reserved” people. We live on an island where, once upon a time, most everyone in the village knew your business. Therefore we learned to keep our lip tight and not divulge TMI (too much information) – especially gossip that is actually nobody’s business. Because…

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    Conductor Composer Stephen P Brown

    When to say no

    May 24, 2013
    The Towaco Story by Conductor Composer Stephen P Brown

    Why the next 20 years of classical music will smash the last 20

    September 6, 2013
    Why understanding (not replication or competition) is the key to learning and winning

    Why understanding (not replication or competition) is the key to learning and winning

    August 22, 2021
  • Articles

    The Allure of the Single-Minded

    In a world constantly bombarded with information, options, and distractions of all kinds, it can be difficult to remain attentive to one thing for five minutes, let alone long enough to see a goal through to the end. Perhaps this is why we are so impressed and attracted to people who know what they are about, what they are doing, how to do it, and how their contribution fits into the whole. Regardless of the reason, the calm energy of single-minded focus not only helps us achieve our goals but also draws people to us.  What is focus? Focus is the ability to aim at one outcome – zero in…

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    Life starts when the game is over

    Life starts when the game is over

    September 9, 2020
    Why understanding (not replication or competition) is the key to learning and winning

    Why understanding (not replication or competition) is the key to learning and winning

    August 22, 2021
    The sun and our world might be shrinking, but the universe is getting bigger.

    How to Lose Friends and Infuriate People 3/3

    August 5, 2020
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