| Re: Musical Toolbox
I have a case in point from a different discipline which I think helps to illustrate my concept. I have come across a number of Art students from a local school of some status. All these students were enrolled in a photographic art program and were working on their respective projects for the final quarter grade. In all approx. 15 students submitted work for us to finish and prepare for display (I was working for a local professional photo lab). I was surprised that in each case these students lacked an understanding of the technical aspects of image capture to be able to proficiently produce an acceptable image with decent tonality and proper exposure from light to shadow. They had no instruction on the technique, but great instruction on the artistic aspects. In essence, they were deplorable attempts at creativity. These images were not necessarily intended to be pleasing, but were difficult to view and the shear lack of mastery of the craft lead to a less than respectable presentation.
You can have the most beautiful tone quality in the world, have a very creative mind, but if you cannot play with a technique on par with the level of the piece being performed...
On the other hand a mastery of technique and lack of creativity is equally bad. There must be balance. |