Christopher Small

Can You Teach Empathy? The essential skill for musicians

My BFF walking partner Florrie brought up this terrific question the other day, Florrie thinks it's something you either have or you don't. What do you think, Can you teach empathy? The essential skill for musicians. I'm not so sure. There are of course people who...

Value of Rituals

MONDAY BYTES — May 9, 2016 To honor this commencement season, we're examining—using minimal pomp and circumstance—the value of rituals for musicians. Graduation ceremonies are rituals that mark the end of one chapter in a person's life and the beginning (commencing)...