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Adam Gollner, a freelance journalist in Montreal, talks about the process of writing about music. Gollner explains that when he writes about music, he likes to examine issues that touch on a broader spectrum of concerns. He tries to go into their motivations. However, Gollner points out that everybody has a different reason for doing what they do. Also in this segment, he discusses the elements of music jouranlism. Music criticism is when an individual gives their opinion on the merits of an artist's music. Music writing is writing about something music related. It offers a wide range of topics. Gollner also shares that music criticism and music writing often overlap.