Monthly Archives: September 2009

Symphony Of A Thousand (Facebook Friends)

Posted on
Sep 11 2009
 by Sam Bergman

Who says social networking is just a way to waste time when we should all be working? Atlanta music critic Pierre Ruhe noticed a fascinating exchange on composer John Mackey’s Facebook page the other day… “Mackey, a fine composer who … Continue reading →

Posted in composers, music and technology | 4 Comments

Sick Sad System

Posted on
Sep 9 2009
 by Sam Bergman

The current national debate over health care reform is one that musicians are watching particularly closely. Certainly we’re all wondering what our health insurance system will look like on the other side of the debate, but as an industry, the … Continue reading →

Posted in stirring the pot, the business of music | 2 Comments

Playing The Race Card

Posted on
Sep 7 2009
 by Sam Bergman

Happy Labor Day, all! Everyone nicely recovered from their State Fair food coma and ready to dive back into the real world? Excellent. Me, too. So let’s start the fall with a thorny topic I’ve been meaning to write about … Continue reading →

Posted in music education, state of the art, stirring the pot | 2 Comments