My previous post on measuring technique inspired the following thoughts.

• Technique is the method by which we create something
• You can’t create music without a method
• The more difficult it is to replicate, the more complex an artist’s method.
• A complex method doesn’t necessarily create meaningful music.
• Replicating an artist’s method isn’t always desirable.
• Artists who are good at replicating other artists’ methods have (almost) equal technique.
• Artists with complex methods aren’t necessarily good at replicating other artists’ methods.
• Artists with poor technique can’t fully replicate or realize their concept.
• Artists with good technique can consistently replicate or realize their concept.
• Listeners find varying levels of meaning in method and music…deal with it!!