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The Doubt Code Broken: Revealing the Children of God
There is a quiet anticipation woven into the fabric of creation. The earth groans, the skies tremble, the stars lean in—waiting. Waiting for what? Not another political leader. Not another technological marvel. But for the children of God to be revealed. To rise, stand, and walk in the fullness of who they are—trusting fully, believing wholly, moving boldly.

James A. Goins
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From Burbank B-Movies to Family Bonds: A Look at Unexpected Family
One approaches a new script with anticipation, hoping to find characters that breathe and a story that resonates. In James A. Goins' Unexpected Family, one finds a rather potent premise grounded in contemporary anxieties and timeless questions about kinship and identity. The play introduces us to Beatrice “GiGi Bea” Holloway, a Burbank-based former B-movie actress of a certain age, whose meticulously curated, if somewhat faded, world is irrevocably disrupted by the arrival of

Wendy Pearl
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Beyond Categories: Art as a Human Experience
When asked to speak about what it means to be a Black artist, I find myself at a crossroads.

James A. Goins
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Working Solo on a New Musical and What It Takes...Not For The Faint of Heart.
There's something both terrifying and exhilarating about writing a musical entirely on your own. The blank page stares back at you...

James A. Goins
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Why I Believe in Persistence and Tenacity: A Creative's Journey to Never Giving Up
As a creative individual, embarking on the path of composing, writing, or creating artistry is a profound journey filled with ups and downs.

James A. Goins
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The Challenges of Composing Music in the Age of AI
The landscape of music composition, particularly for television, film, and new media, has undergone a seismic shift with the rise of AI...

James A. Goins
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The Transition from Finale to Dorico 5: A Comprehensive Analysis
The landscape of music notation software has witnessed a seismic shift with the announcement of the sunsetting of Finale...

James A. Goins
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Kinds of Readings for New Musicals
Readings are a crucial step in developing a musical. If transitioning your show from script to stage were a road trip, a reading would be...

James A. Goins
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Music is Like Bitcoin - Digital Energy
Imagine a world where music is like Bitcoin, a decentralized and revolutionary currency that disrupts traditional financial systems.

James A. Goins
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A Real Composer: Secrets of Modern Film Music
A Real Composer is a documentary film about modern film composers and their lives. Modern composers' constant mental and physical challenges

James A. Goins
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Coming in 2024
James has a jam-packed 2024 on the horizon, filled with exciting creative projects!

James A. Goins
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My Journey in Composing, Directing, and Writing for Film
Where Passion Meets Challenge When I immerse myself in the world of creating a film, whether it's composing its music, directing its...

James A. Goins
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Someone Close To You
A New Play by Melissa Borgerding | Directed by James A. Goins | Produced by Stephen R. Rourke When an older son and his pregnant wife...

James A. Goins
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Hidden No More: Classical Music by Artist of African Descent
A brief introduction to an epic story of Classical Music by Black Composers and Musicians--a story of genius, racial injustice, and the...

James A. Goins
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His Name Is Joseph Bologne Not 'Black Mozart!'
By Marcos Balter Listen to Chevalier de Saint-Georges Violin Concertos while you read. An 18th-century polymath has had his brilliant...

James A. Goins
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