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Fair warning: today’s post is strictly commentary. Among the numerous reasons #MeToo stories exist, is a profound lack of empathy. We can all listen to these stories but putting yourself in someone’s position to understand and share their feelings requires some work. A key component of empathy is seeing others as equals and if you’re a man (even those of you that feel progressive on this topic), do yourself a favor …

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Today’s Throwback Thursday post is a guest author article from Jason Heath, who compiled a list of classical music podcast blogs. Simply put, Jason is the man when it comes to classical music podcasts; not only does he know where to find the gems, he’s the author of the long running crown jewel, Contrabass Conversations (CC). CC is one of the first real mega-hit classical music podcasts and even if doublebasses …

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Although traditional media is typically a worthy target for ire thanks to dumbing down or outright ignoring all things culture, that doesn’t mean it’s universal. Every now and then, an outlet will put together a top-notch educational piece that serves as a good reference for orchestras. Vox.com published an article by Christophe Haubursin that includes a video describing a Shepard tone, a compositional tool that creates the illusion of continuously ascending …

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