List: Music Essays | Curated by Stanley C.

Mar 8, 2025
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Music EssaysI try to answer a question with the music essay’s. Ultimately, I start with a question and work my way through some kind of clarity.
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Music For Thought
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Stanley C.
The Ethical Dilemma Of The Posthumous AlbumThe efficacy of the practice and where labels go wrong
Mar 1
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Mar 1
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Why Do So Many Artists Use Muses To Write And Create Songs?Unpacking the muse in music
6d ago
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6d ago
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The Riff
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Stanley C.
5 Ways to Build Momentum as a New MusicianYour dreams of being a touring artist can be realized with the right strategy and network
Feb 14
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Feb 14
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Music For Thought
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Stanley C.
How Musicians Can Utilize The Album Series Model In Their DiscographiesUsing album series can boost an artist’s fan engagement and brand recognition
Feb 2
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Feb 2
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Counter Arts
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Stanley C.
Why Can Some Artists Take Long Breaks Between Albums While Others Can’t?Finding the best way to take a musical hiatus as an artist
Jan 20
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Jan 20
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The Riff
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Stanley C.
How Drake Is Winning The WarAnalyzing the 2024 hip-hop civil war
Jan 20
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Jan 20
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Music For Thought
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Stanley C.
Did The Touring Circuit For Musicians Get Replaced By Social Media Marketing?Unpacking the formula for modern success in the music industry and how to generate a buzz
Nov 16, 2024
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Nov 16, 2024
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The Riff
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Stanley C.
Where Does Roots Music Stand In Today’s Music Era?How does the traditional American sound compare to the popular music in the 2020s?
Dec 2, 2024
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Dec 2, 2024
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Music For Thought
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Stanley C.
How Should We Address Cultural Appropriation In The New Global Music Industry?There’s no one-size-fits-all answer
Dec 2, 2024
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Dec 2, 2024
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Artists Should Stop Selling Their Masters And Here’s WhyThe pros of keeping their masters far outweigh the cons
Dec 5, 2024
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Dec 5, 2024
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Better Marketing
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Stanley C.
How Did Sub-Saharan Africa Become The Fastest Growing Music Industry In The World?The astounding marketing achievements of afrobeats and amapiano
Dec 24, 2024
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Dec 24, 2024
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How To Stand Out As An Independent Music Journalist In 2025You need to be adaptive, reflective, and goal-oriented
Jan 4
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Jan 4
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How To Find New Audiences As A Young Musician In 2025Consider many online and in-person options in today’s hyper-competitive hybrid music industry
Jan 7
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Jan 7
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Age of Awareness
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Stanley C.
Do You Love Music? Well Then Why Don’t You Try Studying It?A history of musicology
Nov 11, 2024
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Nov 11, 2024
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What Does The Military And The Music Industry Have In Common?The answer lies in the ingredients for success in both fields
Sep 9, 2024
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Sep 9, 2024
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When I Hear Cover Music, I Learn A Tremendous Amount About The Similarities Between The Past And…Explore the magic of cover music with me below
Sep 2, 2024
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Sep 2, 2024
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The Riff
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Stanley C.
Last Night Morgan Wallen Proved Why He’s One Of The Most Celebrated and Loved Artists In The WorldA First-Person Account Of The Legendary MetLife Show
Jul 13, 2024
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Jul 13, 2024
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InTune
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Stanley C.
When You Interview Musicians, Try Using These Tips As Your BlueprintThey’ll work, I promise
Aug 5, 2024
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Aug 5, 2024
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