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First off, thanks for letting me do four comics about Portal. I say “letting me” because last week’s experiment could have easily back-fired. Honestly, last week was not just about how much I like Portal, but I also wanted to see if I could do more than two posts in a week. Odd Quartet has … Read more

There will be a couple of extra posts this week. I had so much fun making the regular posts for Tuesday and Thursday that I needed two more days to fit all the comics in. So, there will be new comics Tuesday – Friday this week!! Last week, I finally had a chance to finish … Read more

We made the “Should You be Practicing?” comic into a poster – just for YOU! The poster has been professionally printed on high quality paper so that it can withstand the harsh environment of the band hall, orchestra hall, practice rooms – basically anywhere you need to gently remind someone that there is always time … Read more

Whoo! So much has been happening lately. Concert and sightreading season is pretty much over, which means summer is just around the corner. Summer means band camp and drum corps. If you get a chance, go see your local drum corps show this summer. You will not regret it – great music and talented performers … Read more

Wow. I got a lot of great feedback about Tuesday’s strip. You guys are awesome. It’s really fun to make Odd Quartet for you. But, as a creator, it’s even better when I get to see Odd Quartet being shared among new readers! Thanks. MUSICIANS are AWESOME.

It is not looking good for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Management has suspended the remainder of the Orchestra’s season. However, there were many things that the Orchestra’s management and its musicians were not in control of. Namely, the economy. There was a great report done by Robert Flanagan of Stanford University for the Andrew W. … Read more

There is a great article up at NPR’s “Deceptive Cadence” blog about the state of symphonies around the country. It focuses on the economic impact that 2010 had on symphonies and whether or not they can continue to provide their music to their communities. The article goes on to ask readers for their input on … Read more

Hey everyone. I’ve been working on the site this weekend. I’ve made a few changes to the layout and design to help make it a little easier to read. The blue on blue was a bad idea, so it’s gone now. I think this will be the general layout of the website for the foreseeable … Read more