Music as a Living Language (For Genereal Audiences)

• Introductory-level talk, suitable for all ages 12 and over and all levels of interest and professional involvement, on writing and expressing music
• Basics in learning to use the language of music for anyone interested
• The 2 major approaches to writing/composing music and the respective effects and results of each
• How very simple and basic musical ideas can build and become profound and meaningful musical expressions
• Slowing down enough to "hear" music

Music as a Living Language (Workshop Programs Designed for Music Students - All Ages and Levels)

• All points from above
• Finding and developing your own unique musical vocabulary
• Finding your own resources and leaning methods
• The importance of utilizing your own natural interests in writing music
• Following a thread/nurturing a seed of an idea
• Establishing a recognizable sound and atmosphere in a piece of music
• Recognizing and working with the "colours" and textures in sound and music
• Listening honestly
• Creativity and the creative process
• Reasonable expectations and how to pace one's self
• Writing music for film/TV and multimedia
• Many other points and insights

For more information on these programs please contact Robert Bruce