Interpretation is an act of violence against the artist. At least that's what Susan Sontag believed. Read on to find…
This article digs into the true meaning of Sia's Chandelier lyrics. It's not just a party song. It has the…
Here's a list of my favorite books that I read this year. Note that it may look like this list…
The composer for today is Jennifer Higdon. My relationship to today's composer is much different than the previous two. The…
This week's composer to know is Aaron Jay Kernis. Recall that I'm trying to expose people to important living and…
I figured I would start a series on important living composers that most people are probably unaware of. I think…
Here's a set of notes taken on E.D. Hirsch, Jr.'s Validity in Interpretation, typed up over several weeks, combined into…
Narrative perspective encompasses more than narrative voice. It also involves the point of view, mood, and focalizer. This in-depth article…
Everyone gets told to "show, don't tell" at some point in their education. Today I want to talk about an…
I've been reading a lot lately and critically thinking about what makes good or bad writing. Maybe I shouldn't use…