The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish #51 Celeste Headlee: The Dying Art of Conversation
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Feb 5, 2019 AI Snips
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From Hearing to Listening
- Celeste Headlee's default was to simply hear music, especially her grandfather's compositions, as background noise.
- It wasn't until college, while studying opera, that she began truly listening to music, understanding its complexities.
The Trained Listener
- Musicians are one of the few professions explicitly trained to listen, a crucial skill for success in music.
- Careful listening is essential for aspects like tuning, tempo, tone, and blending within an ensemble.
Writing for the Ear
- Writing for the ear demands clarity, simplicity, and precision.
- Avoid complex sentences, subordinate clauses, and excessive commas.