Hi Bill,

I completely agree with your sentiments.

Fewer youngsters are making the effort to learn how to master a specific instrument like the organ, piano, violin, saxophone, oboe, etc. when they can buy a copy of Ableton Live or an AKAI MPC One+ and start making beats just by pushing a few buttons.

While the advancement of technology has made music accessible to a wider audience, it has also dampened their quest to pursue the long journey to become a musician.

I agree with your remarks on how most would pay a few dollars to buy a song style or registration packs with programmed voices rather than building them on their own. This explains the popularity of these 3rd party products.

It takes years of dedication to learn just one instrument like the piano. The audience will always appreciate a performance from a virtuoso like Peter Bence on the piano.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SywaUbg5wU


Here is a mesmerizing performance by Rebecca Winckworth playing the harp while singing “Isle of Innisfree.”


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh_aO4lT7IU


The audience will always appreciate this level of perfection. This takes years of training.

Having said that, I see one good thing that the advancement of music technology has brought us. It has piqued the curiosity and participation of millions into the world of music production by making the entrance both affordable and addictive.

I hope a few would continue on their long journey after their instant gratification stage.