Tips and reviews for musicians from Stan Stewart (aka muz4now)
We listeners do not appreciate composers during their own lifetime. Search the web for your favorite composer who is no longer alive. See if their works took decades to be recognized. Understanding Composition Gustav Mahler was born on July 7, so I’ve been thinking about his compositions. During his lifetime, many thought of him as […]
Symphony of Creation: Understanding What It Takes To Compose Read More »
I’m leaving myself ten reminders about how to plan my day and, therefore, boost my productivity. Feel free to listen in… Plan Management 101 Productivity Boost 202 These are just a few things that help me. What helps you to manage your time and accomplish the things you set out to do?
I’m partial to love. It seems to me that all human beings are. Love Wins During my recovery, I’ve experienced all sort of things that I’d call “love”. There are many types of love. For other people, using this word might seem like a stretch. But for me, it fits. Here are some examples: Musical
Healing Love – the best remedy for body and soul Read More »
It’s true. There’s nothing quite like the human voice. Voices In My Head At times, I found the healing process to be very intense. More than is typical for me, I was tired. Naps were a part of my day as I recovered from my broken ankle. As I would start to wake up, I
Healing Voices – nothing quite like the human voice Read More »
Harp strings and heartstrings have so much in common. Heart Strings The human heart is so important to our healing melodies. We have a physical heart that sends blood throughout the body — especially to places under repair. And our metaphorical heart is the center of hope and courage when we face pain. I was
Inspiration makes me happy. And I don’t believe in limiting my inspirations. When I see a potential new one, I say, “Go for it!” Happy Collaborations Once again, I’m glad to say that there are a number of collaborations in my creative life. I’ve started playing out again, mostly because I started jamming with Rose
When it comes to inspiration, there is no fluff. Inward energy is a great source. So are the (outward) instruments that give sound to musical expression. (Healing Melodies album is out now. Listen by clicking on this paragraph.) Fluff Abounds Let’s cut to the chase. “Healing Inergy” is being well received in its pre-release form. Thanks
To: Stu Bergen, interim CEO (and whoever may follow you)Deezer SAParis, France My fans are concerned because they are seeing my tracks removed from their saves and playlists on Deezer. As you know only too well, this was not due to any action by me. Instead, you have seen fit to begin pulling music from
Open Letter to Deezer on the Advent of Track Removals Read More »
It’s dangerous to explain before I do something. But I think I owe it to you. Explaining What? You expect my tracks to be mellow (since so many of them have been). Up to this point, many of my compositions, improvisations, and songs are uplifting and positive. The thing is, that’s not all there is
Folk songs are often social. Folk songs are often raw. In form and delivery, their point is to get across the story. Nothing else is more important. A Chance Meeting Social networks, on the other hand, have gone through a lot of upheaval, especially in the last few years. Still, they have been a source
