We’ve all experienced it, Artistic Block, the wall that inhibits us from finalizing our season or semester repertoire lists or programs. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! In this episode, Dr. Craig Zamer shares some epic movie quotes, makes some incredible transfers to Stephen King (don’t worry, not the gory stuff), and offers tips for overcoming artistic block through exploring programming like Story Telling, identifying the causation of Artistic Block, and providing solutions for moving past the block. 

Learn more about Dr. Zamer: https://www.tntech.edu/directory/fine-arts/music/craig-zamer.php 

Explore Dr. Zamer’s Presentation: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ThY9ERWmN30XJZfH5MOW-BUxceidXKPO?usp=sharing 

Watch the clip Dr. Zamer referenced: https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxS8_icrVM21n0sI3DceZSjP5v8qaoB4pQ 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZwgQ3hbLH0Y 

Order your copy of “The Business of Choir”: https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/the-business-of-choir-book-g10713. 

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**Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell

**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff