Music – John Kwisses

The Bookshelf

Over the years, I have read quite a few books - and I though I'd share them with you here. Read more

“25” Album – Release Notes (2017)

“25“ is now available on Bandcamp and Musicoin! “25” (2017), is the second album I have released and contains twenty-five short ambient, electronic, improvisation, and experimental pieces. The goal of this project was to Read more

A Wrong Note is a Moral Issue

Perhaps the best way to understand music is to know what it is not. In the context of traditional Western music theory, music has a set of rules and guidelines that determine what music is and what it is not. Read more

Yoga for a Healthier Music Practice

Yoga is centered around principles of balance and awareness. There have been many studies done on how yoga can improve physical performance in athletes.

However, there seems to be a lack of interest in how yoga can help musicians!

Metronome Project

As a musician, I practice to a metronome. Up until now, I used a metronome on my phone. I switched to a desktop metronome, but there were few desktop metronomes available for the desktop. So, I decided to take action and develop one! Read more

Experimental Musical Improvisation: 4 Years in Reflection

Have you ever been in a room full of people and everyone stops talking at the same time? The awkward silence lingers for just a moment, then leaves as soon as it came. The funny thing about musical improvisation is that experimental musicians strive for that awkward moment. Read more

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