Thanks for visiting! Stan Stewart is a songwriter, pianist, improviser, and composer. This is where you can hear many of his 50+ albums. Oh sure, you can also find him on Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, and all the other streaming services. But this is where you can listen to and download many of his tracks …
Stan Stewart, improviser and independent musician It takes a lot of preparation to be so spontaneous. Stan Stewart’s journey through life has led him to this point, but he will be the first to admit there were detours along the way. Stan was always making music – some of his earliest memories are of playing …
A song may change over time. And in more ways than one. Stan Stewart explores the morphing of the song “Magic”.
Working At It: on getting older … and enjoying the ride.
You asked for creative process, so here you go… Melody or Words “Do you write the music or the lyrics first?” This is one of the questions I’m asked most frequently about songwriting. The cool thing is that there’s no right answer. I have several songs that would fit one answer and several that would …
Artists get my attention. Some attract my eye or ear with their art; others with their desire for collaboration or their love of life. Today’s #2FollowTuesday recommendations are in the “all of the above” category. #Follow @RCNaturePhotos for lovely outdoor scenes Click To Tweet Tweets by RCNaturephotos Rachel Cohen has a fabulous eye. Not only …
Today’s post is by guest blogger, David Milsont. We found each other through Twitter where you can follow him to find out what else he’s up to these days. 3 Tips for boosting your musical improvisation Click To Tweet For any avid musician, improving your improvisation skills remains extremely crucial. A true improviser is …
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“If you knew that your life’s story will be written based upon your choices and actions in 2015, how will you live?” This prompt in the #quest2015 series from Jeffrey Davis‘ Tracking Wonder is from Todd Henry, an authority on how teams and individuals can execute brilliant ideas every day. His web site says he’s …
I’m grateful for friends who share deeply with me. This brief reflection was inspired by the struggle of a dear friend and my attempts to reflect on how aspects of his experience might be shared by many…including me.
No matter how much I prepare, mapping out my project, getting inspired, setting up the tools and resources I’ll need, following my creation, scheduling time, doing what works for me, and so on, surprises seem to come up along the way. You probably have plenty to teach me when it comes to rolling with these changes. I know how …
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