Compose Yourself – Social Connecting and Physical Distancing
Human beings need social connections in times like these.
Social Media
Because social networking has been a great way to connect with friends and fans, Stan Stewart sometimes writes about what he’s learned there. These networks can be fun and sometimes tricky. They are enticing with occasional pitfalls. Be ready for both by reading what’s here.
Creating Music: What Twitter Teaches Us About Songwriting
Inspiration often comes from surprising places. Not surprisingly, some may say that Twitter and music-making don’t mix. So, it’s quite true that I never expected social networks to be a source of such strange inspiration, but there you go: since social networks are a reflection of human interaction in some form or another, they’re filled …
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3 Ways FaceBook Can Kill Your Creativity
There: I said it. Of course, in addition to FaceBook, it probably applies equally to Twitter, TikTok, and any other social network you can name. Even the social sharing sites like YouTube, Instagram, and others also could be equally as “deadly”. I think you’ll see what I mean. 1 – Social Networks Suck Social networks …
I need your help: what should I blog about next?
And thanks so much for being here! What should I blog about next? — stan stewart (@muz4now) February 20, 2018
8 Affordable Ways to Support Local Artists
WHY YOU SHOULD SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS Local artists are vital to any community, however small it may be. Artists bring cultural diversity and fresh points of view to the table. They provide affordable entertainment at events, add value by attracting people to gathering spots, and give the community a reason to get together and enjoy …
#2FollowTuesday volume 32 – friends
I’m back with volume 32 of #2FollowTuesday. Today, I’ll introduce you to two friends who connected with me around our mutual interests. They continue to impress me with their qualities. #Follow @Tom_Godell who has deep musical knowledge Click To Tweet A few years ago, I met Tom Godell when he responded to one of my tweets about classical music. Since …
What’s in a “like”? Support art.
In this second post on how we can support artists (and their art), I’ll suggest some additional avenues. However, there is no way that I can cover all the possibilities in three blog posts, so please leave your suggestions in the comments! And check back since there is one more post (the one that got …
#2FollowTuesday volume 31 (support)
My recommendations this week include two good-hearted people who are incredibly consistent. Please read on and follow them. #Follow @MakMakay for vibrant images and quotes Click To Tweet Many people on Twitter and across the interwebs get support from Mak Makay. With his consistency for sharing the positive and beautiful posts of his friends, he …
#2FollowTuesday volume 29 (artists)
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 …
#2FollowTuesday volume 28 (music makers)
Music makers are some of the best people. Here are two that I recommend because they are so cool. #Follow @DELILAHSWORLD – music for fun and charity Click To Tweet Tweets by DELILAHSWORLD I still remember going to hear Delilah sing at a gig in New Jersey a few years ago. She had already won my …