Discussion of all things related to Public Domain

[Tom Poe <tompoe AT studioforrecording.org>]

Suggestion for reflection is offered.  Can you identify underlying 
concepts that might represent the potential for the following scenario, 
in terms of increasing world class educational opportunities enhancing a 
skilled and capable nation?
Imagine a child sitting in front of a computer. She plays a tune on her 
Kazoo, a recording is made. She clicks the computer mouse, and her tune 
is played back for her to listen.

She clicks the mouse again, and her tune is displayed as sheet music 
with notes on it.

Now, she clicks on a menu, selects piano, and her tune is played back 
with the sound of a piano, instead of her Kazoo.

As she learns to read and write music on her computer, she is able to 
add notes, instruments, and create an entire orchestra, playing her tune.

Open Studios assists communities to build and operate community-based 
recording studios. These studios provide free recording services for all 
local residents.

The child prints out her music sheets, gathers her new CD she made, and 
goes home to a car parked in an empty lot. . . . you see, this child is 
from a homeless family in your community.
[END SCENARIO]

All technical support and training services are freely provided by Open 
Studios.
Tom
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