poetry critic
Early days in Toronto wishing there was a way to be a performing musician, prior to finding open stages which nurtured all that, I would drool over the places where […]
teaching
in this course we will study songwriting
Years ago my then lawyer, Chris, took all the usual language when you are hired to score something, all the points that make no sense and require a translator for […]
crackhead
She frequently asks me for stories about when I was little. One time I told her about the cracks along the cement path between the street and front door of […]
connected
Heard about a guitarist who played through a distortion pedal and thought his playing though the pedal was the cause of the distortion but Bob Moog’s wife’s 3rd cousin said it […]
thinking not thinking benjamin moore
When I asked the guy at the paint store what kind brush I should use for the job in my hallway, he answered with musical metaphors so it seemed to […]
this is the awning of the cage of asparagus
mother: what did you learn today? daughter: polyrhythms mother: what do you think. daughter: they’re amazing. mother: because… daughter: because it’s like the moon and […]
no juno
I was at an event where a teacher was given an award for being a favourite teacher based upon student reviews. Seemed a little suspicious, the best lessons I learned […]
leaky tap
mrs. zipursky: your paper is late. student: i know but haven’t you ever played with musicians that kept everyone waiting but we’re great musicians? mrs. zipursky: i have but they […]
talking to the air, loudly
Recently at the Y a couple with 5 yr. old daughter loses their patience. They supply guilt trips when her shoes aren’t on right, “You see Charlene what happens? Doesn’t […]
gesundheit
student: I’m leaving the program, came to say goodbye. teacher: Leaving? But there’s only three months left. student: I need to do something else. teacher: What are […]