Why Joni Mitchell Used Alternate Tunings
There’s something magical about the way Joni Mitchell approached her instrument. Before the melody or the lyrics came, she...
Prairie Roots Reaching Beyond
Though her music floated across genres and continents, Joni Mitchell always sounded like she came from somewhere—the cold air and open skies of the Canadian prairie. Her roots mattered......
In the Beginning…
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?...
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…...