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Not everything in music needs to been so mystical and objective. Some things should have a single, standard definition and rimshots are one of those.
Short of inviting someone to a show, how do I say I’m a real musician without sounding totally elitist? Why do I even feel the need to do so in the first place? Why can’t I just have a simple conversation without second guessing my life choices?
The whole world has been stuck at home for months now, with nothing to do, yet somehow music streaming numbers are down. People have more free time than ever and many are actually spending less time listening to music than before quarantine. As artists we should be extremely concerned with this situation.
Our words have power, and the meanings behind them control how we view the world. Unfortunately, many of our music terms have dehumanizing definitions: they reinforce negative thought patterns, put us in mental boxes, and limit our connection with the music. Regularly confronting these terms and redefining them to better serve us is an essential …
This evolving list of suggestions stand out among the clutter, had a lasting effect on me, or struck me as profoundly human and real in some way.