As a child, I remember a guitar sitting in the corner of our living room, a lonely instrument that was never played…
Let the Lyrics Lead
Joni Mitchell’s lyrics read like modern psalms—rich, poetic, and full of mystery. She didn’t set lyrics to music; she “sculpted” music around her words…
Songs as Memoirs
Today’s snippet: why do Joni’s songs resonate so deeply?
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When Your Voice Wavers, Sing Anyway…
Joni’s voice changed dramatically with age, but she kept singing. Her courage to keep on—even as her voice weathered—reminds us that music isn’t about perfection.
Joni’s voice changed dramatically with age. But she didn’t stop singing. She adapted…
Open Tunings, Open Heart
Joni Mitchell was known for her fearless use of alternate tunings. For her, it wasn’t about complexity. It was about emotional truth. When a song couldn’t be born in standard tuning, she made a new way. Joni used over 50…
