The Idea Of A Poetry Conservatory

Topics discussed in this episode include:-Versecraft will be on hiatus in June. See you again in July! -The wonderful educational resources available to Classical musicians-The not-so-wonderful educational resources available to poets-Why MFA programs don't cut it-If creative writing "can't be taught" then poetic education becomes a joke-No standards = total subjectivity = no legitimate curricula-Recieved techniques are optional to use, but they are not optional to learn.-The "World of Versecraft" program-David Rothman's book, "Learning the Secrets of English Verse " -The core five: Independent Study, Classical Languages, English Literature, Poetic Technique, and Literary Criticism/Philosophy-Why an independent study model is superior to a workshop model-A defense of teaching Classical languages-The curriculum at Helicon Conservatory of Poetry-A call to action Support the showVISIT MY WEBSITE HERE.BUY VERSECRAFT MERCH HERE.VISIT THE VERSECRAFT SUBSTACK HERE.Please subscribe, rate, and review! Thanks so much for listening.You can leave me a tip, support the podcast, or request a commission here! TikTok:  @versecraftSend me a note at: [email protected] favorite poetry podcasts for: Sharp thoughts and cutting truths (Matthew): Sleerickets  Lovely introspection and sensitive reflection (Alice): Poetry Says The landscape of Ohioan poetry (Jeremy): Poetry Spotlight  Supported in part by The Ohio Poetry AssociationArt by David Anthony KlugList of the most common metrical feet: Iamb: weak-STRONG (u /)Trochee: STRONG-weak (/ u)Anapest: weak-weak-STRONG (u u /)Amphibrach: weak-STRONG-weak (u / u)Dactyl: STRONG-weak-weak (/ u u)Cretic: STRONG-weak-STRONG (/ u /)Pyrrhic: weak-weak (u u)Spondee: STRONG-STRONG (/ /)