KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
The Many Faces of Music Education
by Jim Norris
The phrase “ knowledge is power ” was first attributed to English lawyer , philosopher , statesman , scientist , orator , and author Sir Francis Bacon . It dates back to 1597 , when Bacon published the maxim in his book , Meditationes Sacrae and Human Philosophy . Now , hundreds of years later , there are more ways to acquire knowledge than ever before – both on the ground and online .
For the best chance of success in any field or industry , combine several sources and leave your competition in the dust . If you are in school or plan to attend in the future , bolster your education by reading books and magazines , attending seminars and webinars , and making the best use of online resources .
In this article , we present musicians and music industry professionals with an extensive listing of fields of study , educational sources , and ways to do your research . This is one to hang onto for future reference …
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