tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post1891703157566920655..comments2023-08-10T05:24:20.775-04:00Comments on Razing the Bar: An Open Letter to Prospective Music CriticsAndy Whitmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04010130934552315074noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-44922611830801545512010-02-11T06:52:56.270-05:002010-02-11T06:52:56.270-05:00I love that you squash the dreams, but then end on...I love that you squash the dreams, but then end on the positive, hopeful note. It's kind of like what I said to my kid as he went off to college. He works as a bartender right now.Natsthenamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03027430649885763618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-75045150394308122612010-02-10T23:10:08.652-05:002010-02-10T23:10:08.652-05:00Thanks for the reply, Andy. I'll be at my &quo...Thanks for the reply, Andy. I'll be at my "other job" (as a corporate writer) this Saturday. But I'm only an hour east of Parkersburg, so maybe I can make one of your future panels. How can I stay apprised of your appearances?<br /><br />In general, does anyone here know if there are any resources to help professional music writers - those already in the business - improve their work? Are there any "critiquing" services out there? There's gotta be some reason the mags I want to write for (Paste, Blurt, etc.) don't seem interested in me.<br /><br />gibra8@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-15685650064853018512010-02-10T17:26:53.502-05:002010-02-10T17:26:53.502-05:00yeah, i agree that you could insert "working ...yeah, i agree that you could insert "working musician/songwriter" into the letter and it would be the same thing i would say to young drummers and singers. <br /><br />i guess that is ironic?OKC Herbivorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825769325953456222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-15777376013754471522010-02-10T15:45:37.428-05:002010-02-10T15:45:37.428-05:00Here's two votes for you to read them your let...Here's two votes for you to read them your letter. The truth hurts but it's still good for you.<br /><br />It also strikes me as a good reality check for young, aspiring musician/singer/songwriters.shackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033103810612446806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-74056712826127753792010-02-10T15:38:48.474-05:002010-02-10T15:38:48.474-05:00Gibra, I do occasionally speak at colleges/univers...Gibra, I do occasionally speak at colleges/universities. I have no idea if or when I'll be in WV. But Athens, Ohio, where I'll be Saturday, is only thirty miles or so from Parkersburg. I don't know where you're located in WV, but I'm sure you'd be welcome at OU. The panel discussion is supposed to happen at 5:00 p.m. somewhere in the Ohio University student union (Baker Center). Hope to see you there.Andy Whitmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010130934552315074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-1398507544660727462010-02-10T14:05:26.006-05:002010-02-10T14:05:26.006-05:00Andy, how can I attend one of your discussions wit...Andy, how can I attend one of your discussions with journalism students? I haven't been a student for 15 years - I'm a veteran music writer in West Virginia who's currently out of work - but I'm an admirer of your writing and would love to hear your perspective on how to get work at the few music mags still alive - or, probably a more difficult subject, on how to improve my music writing. Do you ever give lectures/discussions/panels for non-students? Ever come to WV?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-62338653740645414552010-02-10T13:27:08.810-05:002010-02-10T13:27:08.810-05:00I really think you should read this letter on Satu...I really think you should read this letter on Saturday...Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325502503615782916noreply@blogger.com