Author Archives: aratopouzian
Does collaboration invent creativity?
Is creativity the sole invention or product of one individual or does collaboration pay an pivotal part in the process? Recently on a local Detroit radio station, reporter John McElroy reminisced about the old Pontchartrain Hotel’s bar located in downtown Detroit. He remarked how … Continue reading
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Tagged collaboration, creating, detroit, Henry Ford, inventor, John McElroy, network, Pontachartrain
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An Eastern Wind Reunion
As many of you know, music is not my full time occupation. I am happy that it is not and very fortunate that it permeates my life in the manner in which it does – when I want it to. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenian, bouzouki, detroit, eastern winds, Greek, guitar, Immigrant Suns, Middle Eastern, music, oud, rehearsal, violin, world music
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Liana Aghajanian, Welcome to Detroit!
I met a truly inspiring young lady last tonight, Liana Aghajanian. She is new to Detroit coming from Los Angeles as she is a recipient of a residency for two years, part of Write-A-House. She was one of 232 applicants from around … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Uncategorized
Tagged Armenian, Arts, creative, detroit, Iran, Journalism, journalist, Los Angeles, michigan, Neighborhoods, Shinola, writing
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Are you a Musicpreneur?
Around this time each year, I seem to have the discussion with people about the fine line between being a musician and business professional. This topic probably pops up due to the timing surrounding when Kresge Artist Fellow applications are … Continue reading
Posted in Business of Music, Creative Industries, Uncategorized
Tagged detroit, marketing, michigan, music, musician, musicpreneur, promotion, self-promotion, shameless
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Michigan House – 5×5 Pitch Competition
Some of you that read my blog know that I am one of the Board of Directors for Creative Many (formerly Artserve) whose mission is to to develop creative people, creative places and the creative economy for a competitive Michigan through … Continue reading
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Powerball winner, musically speaking
Ok, so I have to admit, I have bought a few tickets these past few weeks for the unlikely event that I would actually win the Powerball. I have bought one $2 ticket each time the pool of money goes … Continue reading
New year, new projects…
Happy New Year to all of you! It seems that the last two years, coming up with new and exciting projects was a simple task. I remember telling anyone that would ask : “I have a million ideas and will never … Continue reading
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Thank You…
As we enter the final major holidays of the year, naturally to be able to reflect upon the past year seems to be an automatic for us, but in my case there is much to be thankful for and thankful … Continue reading
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The Kanun
Over the course of the last few years of my blog one might have thought I would have already covered or discussed this subject by now – the instrument I play, the kanun. The two most common questions I am asked … Continue reading
Presenting at TEDx Oakland University
If you haven’t heard what TEDx is by now, you are missing out on some of the most inspiring and motivating presentations available to the public. TEDx centers around the theme of ideas worth sharing. The acronym stands for Technology, Entertainment, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenian, design, entertainment, Genocide, ideas, michigan, music, Oakland University, Presentation, sharing, technology, Ted Talks, TEDx, Yerevan
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HYE Times 