Altissimo – Pt.1: Reaching the 4th octave

Altissimo is one of those things that can feel like an [unbelievable] challenge. It’s there, just out of reach for many- but it is attainable for everyone who plays a saxophone – and is willing to do the work.

From Europe to Southern India: An Abbreviated look at the Violin in Carnatic Music

Although the violin has little over 200 years of use in South Asia, there it has transitioned from existence as an instrument of European heritage...

A Bit of Transculturation Between African and African-American Culture

The similarities shared by African and African-American music are substantial. Although many diverse styles of music can be found in both cultures...

October 14, 2011

Effective Communication: My Take

Part of my day now includes teaching web technology and communications at Capital University. As we move forward creating web media, it’s always helpful to focus on the core elements of effective communication. The following tips are based from the article 7 Best Practices for Improving Your Website’s Usability by Jacob Gube (a freelance writer [...]