Reality Check

Lately, I have been thinking about how to post more frequently to this blog. I began the blog in November 2010 but have rarely kept to any sort of regular publishing schedule, often going months (and even years) between posts. After some reflection, I have made the decision to move my future articles/blog entries to Substack (substack.com). You will still be able to find me under the title Greek & Composing or by looking me up on the platform: @nickitasdemos.  

The main culprit behind my intermittent postings over the years is their length. They are simply too long. This is not ideal for readers who pop in expecting a reasonably short article that offers something interesting and useful without taking too much time. As a Boomer, I bemoan the rapidly declining attention span of our culture. However, I can only shake my fists at the clouds for so long. I also must acknowledge the reality of living in the 21^st Century. We are a society inundated with a torrent of information being delivered at an ever-increasing pace. Under these conditions, long posts not only ask a lot of a reader but take a long time for me to prepare. That’s really the issue for me. Since I’m under no obligation to publish content regularly, preparing long posts always falls by the wayside when my schedule gets very busy. I’m hoping that posting more frequently will be achievable if I don’t feel the need to write large essays! 

Moving to Substack will not change the reasons I started my blog in the first place. I still want to create a forum where I may provide insights on the field of contemporary classical music composition based on a career spanning over 40 years and having over 30 years of teaching experience in the field. Hopefully, what I share will be of use to the next generation of composers and creators. I also hope the content is equally interesting to anyone interested in how at least one composer creates music. Should my followers ever reach over 100 persons, Substack also allows for me to provide more premium content in addition to the regular content I will produce. This may include more in-depth looks at topics, sneak peeks at the progress of current compositions, and even mini-composition lessons for those who wish to send me their music for comments. Hope you all stick with me!