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How to Write a Journal on Music

The wide variety of musical genres, stylistic periods, performers and composers provides a lifetime of research and listening opportunities for the music enthusiast and performing professional. Advances in Internet technology, combined with the growing availability of popular and lesser known musical works, have allowed intrepid researchers to discover and document new music finds. By following a few simple steps, you can quickly begin creating and organizing a journal of new finds and favorite musical compositions.

Instructions

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      Date your journal entries and provide a web link or magazine citation to interesting music you find if you plan on using your journal to recount daily experiences. Both artists and enthusiasts alike undergo stylistic evolutions while exploring the field of music. Document your thoughts and emotions you experience when listening to music and take note of how these feelings evolve throughout the progression of your journal.

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      Label each of your journal entries with the name of the composer or creator, performer's name, date of composition and location of discovery in your journal if you plan on creating a more fact-based catalog of music. Organize these entries alphabetically or by genre in order to add a further level of clarity to your journal.

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      Date and label the journal after completing the volume in order to accurately preserve and store your records.

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