April 2019 – Author Robert Ongley

ADVENTURES IN MUSICAL COMPOSITION

By Bo

April 22, 2019

While researching an article recently on the subject of musical composition, I came across a term that was completely new to me. It was “aleatoric composition.” It has to do with the use of the element of chance in the creation of music. Choices on notes, rests, rhythms and other parts of the music are […]

TEN WAYS TO A SIMPLE LIFE IN THE ARTS

By Bo

April 1, 2019

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In a life full of distractions, the creator of would-be artistic masterpieces needs the way cleared of pitfalls and obstructions that would render their efforts fruitless. When seeking greater simplicity, the simple sage doesn’t let complex logic get in the way. Stripping ideas down to the basics means going straight to the point. Any point […]