Posted by CCS on 12/14/2006, 21:25:40, in reply to "Phantom"
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First of all, "musicianship" cannot be studied or taught. The term refers to an inherent understanding, relationship, and connection to the intangible world of that which is or is in anyway related to music. Whether playing an instrument or singing a song, "musicianship" has little to do with music reading ability or particular musical skill. It is an understanding of musicality on a guy level. Therefore, Howard's musicianship, which is exemplary, is not a product of study or training, but the natural musicality he posses himself.
As for craft, which is also a nebulous word of opaque meaning, it is not the result, in Howard's case, of a period of instruction past, but the result of CONTINUED study. Yes, that is correct. Mr. McGillin has worked on his craft throughout his career much as he CONTINUES to do today in lessons with his current voice teacher. Though he does not teach himself that I am aware of, the vast majority of professional voice teachers continue, while teaching, taking regular lessons with a teacher. Howard's continued vocal ability and success are the result of continuous work and study. The implication that a random young performer, in Michigan of all places, has anything to "bestow" upon anyone, especially one as highly trained as Mr. McGillin, is quite frankly very insulting. Vocal knowledge and ability cannot be "bestowed" upon or by anyone, and if Mr. McGillin EVER contacted this person in Michigan, Mr. McGillin would be the only truly "generous" individual involved.
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