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The Good Musician

Archive for the ‘Reviews’ Category

July 16th, 2008

The Mozart Effect debunked

From the February ‘08 issue of eSkeptic comes a feature from Will Dowd entitled

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July 15th, 2008

Nas keeps on getting it right

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“Sly Fox” is old news by now. Nas nails it with class. This young hip-hop artist is right on the money with his rhythms and rhymes, his telling it like it is without resorting to cliches or puerile gesturing. Nas is wide awake and […]

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July 13th, 2008

Problogger book giveaway competition

The I Ching tells us that it furthers one to find a great teacher. The Good Musician has followed b5media’s own Darren Rowse for several years, and Darren is definitely my blogging guru. I use Problogger Tips as often as I refer to the Chicago Manual of Style for authoritative, useful, timely tips and ideas […]

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June 1st, 2008

TGM Exclusive: Interview with Rick Blincoe

The Good Musician introduces a new project: TGM exclusive interviews with local Texas musicians.
Today we’re talking with Rick Blincoe, who just released his first solo CD, “Don’t Bet the Farm.” You can listen at Rick’s My Space page, or at CD Baby.
Rick has been a musician most of his life, and paid his dues […]

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April 1st, 2008

Eclectic taste in music? This is the place.

Looking for new sound experiences? Want to learn how to prepare for an audition? Which theory would you use to analyze a modern composition? Or do you just want to listen to some good, funky grooves? The Good Musician explores the world of music–old and new, classical to indie, with exotic influences and practical tips […]

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