Author Archives: Ruben Kenig

Become a better musician: No substitute for practice

By Ruben Kenig | Published: 13 August, 2010

Practice is a means to an end, playing well, and it is a vital component to reach that end. I don’t think I have ever met a musician who I thought was a great player who didn’t practice and practice effectively. When I first went to conservatory I would stumble around in awe of all the amazingly talented people I was surrounded by. They seemed […]

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The perils of modern music making, part 2: Blinded by the light

By Ruben Kenig | Published: 9 August, 2010

Music is a sonic medium. As obvious as this is it can be easy to forget when faced with the rich visual environment of modern music creation software. This is, mostly, a good thing but as a card-carrying grumbler I feel compelled to spin a cautionary tale of this land of milk and honey. Don’t let your eyes rule your ears. […]

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Culture over commerce: Towards a new musical landscape

By Ruben Kenig | Published: 6 August, 2010

What is music in society today? Is it a product, the fuel of a commercial industry or is it a culture, a forum for the expression, classification and development of who we are? This is not a straight choice. The answer must be somewhere in the middle, but there is a tension between the two poles that indicates a conflict. This is particularly […]

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