The Curious Case of Gerald Busby
Do you ever connect with people on social media but you’ve never met them in person? I do, quite often. […]
25 Short Observations about Vancouver and Seattle
Just got back – interesting and neat part of the world! It was my 2nd time in Vancouver and first
Two Very Random Thoughts
I went to a workshop yesterday and learned that the average 5 year old laughs 400 times per day while
The Year’s Half Done – What Have I Accomplished?
The simple answer is a lot! I have composed over 50 compositions since January 1st. My main focus these past
There’s No Such Thing As Writer’s Block!
This month last year, Lisa and I attended the New Music Seminar in New York City. The conference’s keynote address
9 Reasons How I Survive as a Professional Musician
Last Fall, the University of Toronto Faculty of Music invited me to give a talk to first year students about
You’re A Musician??…What Do You Really Do?
My 8 “Jobs” as a Music Career Whenever I go to a party and someone asks me what I do
“Congratulations, I’m So Happy For You!” Well, actually…
Full disclosure…I am a very, very, very jealous person of other people’s success!! Whew, that feels better to get off
Kids, you get too much time off!
Kids do not need a 2 1/2 month summer break! Let me start by saying that I am not a
The (Fun) Long and Winding Road
In the Fall 2014, I was invited to a networking event organized by the Playwrights Guild of Canada. The goal
Smudge & James
I know Smudge Swann as a talented singer-songwriter and composer of film/tv music here in Toronto. At one point or
Love Meets Musical Life
If you could arrange that you and your spouse die together at the same time, would you like that to
5 Ways Music Festivals Need to Change
Let me start by saying that this blog post is not about the type of music festival where you go
Strange Emotions at the Adjudicating Table
I’m wrapping up a week of visiting Renfrew, Ontario where I’ve been adjudicating at their local music festival and where
Stop Playing Old Music!
What the Classical Music Establishment Needs to Do in order to Survive… Lately, anytime I peruse my newsfeed on Facebook
