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A New Model for a Music Conservatory
One music school is breaking all the rules—and almost certainly for the better
Ted Gioia
May 12
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I'm Put on the Spot—and Forced to Defend the Humanities in a Room Full of Medical Students
I didn't ask for this gig—so why did I ever agree to it?
Ted Gioia
May 10
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The Guitar as the Instrument of Seducers
I tell strange stories from music history, and offer up words of advice for your next romantic rendezvous
Ted Gioia
May 7
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Did Duke Ellington and George Gershwin Have a Secret Rivalry?
You won't find it discussed in the leading biographies, but these two visionary artists had a fraught behind-the-scenes relationship.
Ted Gioia
May 4
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The Honest Broker Wins Two Awards
I got a phone call this afternoon from a friend who wanted to congratulate me. That was very nice, but I had no idea what he was talking about.
Ted Gioia
May 4
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Spotify Shares Now Selling at Less Than the IPO Price 4 Years Ago
I revisit my past predictions about this company, and make some new ones
Ted Gioia
May 1
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The Most Unlikely Jazz Star of Them All
The greatest harmonica player of all time was born 100 years ago today, and his life story broke as many rules as his innovative music.
Ted Gioia
Apr 29
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The Music Business Turns Into Groundhog Day
A new consumer survey measures an industry in which "time is standing still"
Ted Gioia
Apr 26
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Count Basie and Me
The Tale of My Greatest Jazz Disappointment
Ted Gioia
Apr 25
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The Netflix and CNN+ Disaster—and What's Next for Subscription Streaming
A few weeks ago, I published an article under the provocative headline “Why Netflix Will Falter.” But even I didn't expect it to happen so soon.
Ted Gioia
Apr 22
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The 30 Most Popular Articles on The Honest Broker
Today we celebrate our first birthday, and rank the most popular articles from the 134 published here in the last 12 months
Ted Gioia
Apr 21
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Did the Blues Originate in New Orleans?
Something unusual happened in New Orleans music around 1895—was it the birth of the blues?
Ted Gioia
Apr 18
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