In Conversation With Michael Gauthier, Part II by Wanda Waterman The Voice Magazine Volume 22 Issue 27 2014-07-11 Michael Gauthier is a Montreal-based musician who teaches jazz guitar at the University of Montreal and at McGill University. A long-time fixture of the Montreal jazz scene, his memory houses a vast and irreplaceable knowledge of the history of jazz in Montreal since the sixties. Recently he took the time to answer Wanda Waterman’s questions about his childhood, his choice of instrument, and his early attempt to play by ear on a two-stringed guitar. (Read the interview here.) Continue reading Learning the Third Man Theme on One String

The Mindful Bard: Art as Therapy by Wanda Waterman The Voice Magazine, Volume 22 Issue 27 2014-07-11 Book: Art as Therapy Authors:Alain de Botton and John Armstrong “Growth occurs when we discover how to be authentically ourselves in the presence of potentially threatening things.” – Alain de Botton and John Armstrong in Art as Therapy “The book attempts to humanise art not only by sharing anecdotes about artists but also by showing us how art can be a response to human need. The gorgeous prints they’ve included to illustrate each point don’t hurt a bit. Even better, it brings the … Continue reading If This Book Doesn’t Make Art Dealers Mad, It Should