The Deal/The Scoop/The Breakdown

Music's story begins pre-civilization, before the advent of written language, manifested through songs passed down from generation to generation. Later accompanied by instruments, music found a place to grow in the church, ushering in music notation.

The methodology of the classical tradition provides foundational generative music principles. Other traditions and practices do so as well, but with different methods and with emphasis on different areas of development, resultant of differing philosophies & pedagogical methodologies, if they exist. Large-scale structures self-generated by pattern-based development are one of the byproducts or main goals of training in a classical tradition.

An intrinsic understanding of music, influenced by one's proclivities and instincts, theoretical knowledge, training and/or experiential background, and a receptivity or sensitivity to artistic endeavor, serve as guides for the artist's journey. But something else remains...

An experiential knowledge to communicate emotive content in live settings is an accurate reflection of musical and artistic comprehension and mastery.

May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face. Toi toi toi! Break a leg! Merde!