https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/Recent content in The Library on Gerry Morgan | Songwriter · Author · Educator · Software DesignerHugo -- gohugo.ioen-ca© 2026 Gerry Morgan / Geezer Records. All rights reserved.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/ai-role-in-music-creation/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/ai-role-in-music-creation/AI’s Role in Music Creation examines the rapidly evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the art of making music. Gerry Morgan brings a songwriter’s perspective to the conversation, asking the questions that matter: Can AI truly create? What does this mean for human musicians? And how can we use these tools without losing our soul? Written by someone with 900+ songs to his name, this book carries the authority of experience and the curiosity of a lifelong learner.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/canadian-performance-project/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/canadian-performance-project/Canadian Performance Project outlines a bold vision for celebrating and supporting the performing arts across Canada. Drawing on decades of experience as an educator, songwriter, and cultural advocate, Gerry Morgan presents a framework for nurturing homegrown talent. The book explores how performance — music, theatre, spoken word, and beyond — can strengthen community bonds and express the richness of Canadian identity. A call to action for artists, educators, and policymakers who believe in the power of the stage.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/creating-minds/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/creating-minds/Creating Minds is a deep dive into the nature of human creativity. Drawing on the concept of Homo Faber — “Man the Maker” — Gerry Morgan explores why we create, how our tools shape our thinking, and what it means to live a life devoted to making things. The book bridges philosophy, education, and personal experience, offering a rich meditation on the creative impulse that defines our species. For thinkers, makers, and anyone who has ever felt the pull to build something from nothing.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/cultural-tapestry/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/cultural-tapestry/Cultural Tapestry is a thoughtful, research-grounded exploration of Canadian identity. Gerry Morgan investigates how language, heritage, art, and shared values weave together to create a sense of national belonging — even in a country defined by its diversity. The book challenges simplistic narratives about unity and difference, instead offering a nuanced portrait of a nation always in the process of becoming. For anyone who has ever asked: What does it mean to be Canadian?https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/gerrys-song-book/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/gerrys-song-book/With more than 900 original songs to his name, Gerry Morgan is one of Canada’s most prolific songwriters. Gerry’s Song Book compiles lyrics and commentary from across this remarkable body of work. From folk ballads and children’s tunes to rock opera and protest songs, the collection reveals the depth and range of a creative life devoted to music. Essential reading for anyone interested in the craft of songwriting — and the stories behind the songs.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/go-with-love/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/go-with-love/Go With Love is a tender, reflective work drawn from the emotional landscape of a life richly lived. Gerry Morgan writes about love in all its forms — romantic, familial, platonic, and self-directed. The book weaves together prose and poetry in a meditation on what it means to let go, move forward, and carry love as both compass and companion. For readers who find meaning in the spaces between goodbye and hello.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/grandpa-gerry/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/grandpa-gerry/Grandpa Gerry is a heartfelt book written for Gerry Morgan’s grandchildren. It captures the stories, lessons, and laughter gathered over a lifetime of teaching, songwriting, and exploring the world. Part memoir, part love letter, this book is about the things that really matter — family, creativity, and the ordinary moments that become extraordinary when you write them down. A gift for the next generation — and for anyone who believes grandparents are the original storytellers.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/housing-crisis/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/housing-crisis/Housing Crisis confronts one of Canada’s most pressing challenges head-on. Gerry Morgan examines the root causes of the affordability crisis and proposes a range of solutions — from policy reforms and cooperative housing models to innovative construction techniques and community land trusts. Written with clarity and urgency, this book is a citizen’s guide to understanding the crisis and demanding better. Essential reading for anyone who believes that housing is a right, not a privilege.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/life-in-the-refrigerator/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/life-in-the-refrigerator/Life in the Refrigerator is Gerry Morgan at his most inventive — blending humour, observation, and a dash of the absurd to explore the small dramas of everyday existence. With a title that invites curiosity, this book delivers on its promise: a fresh perspective on the mundane, the magical, and everything in between. A quirky, thought-provoking read for those who like their literature with a side of surprise.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/mindful-love/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/mindful-love/Mindful Love explores the intersection of mental health and relationships. Gerry Morgan writes with warmth and candour about the challenges of loving well — and being loved — when life gets complicated. The book offers practical wisdom for nurturing emotional well-being in partnerships, families, and friendships, drawing on both research and lived experience. A gentle, grounding read for anyone who wants to love more mindfully.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/mosaic-in-motion/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/mosaic-in-motion/Mosaic in Motion captures the energy and beauty of Canada’s cultural diversity. Gerry Morgan examines how the interplay of traditions, languages, and stories creates a living, evolving national identity. More than a static portrait, this book looks at the forces — immigration, art, education, and community — that keep the Canadian mosaic moving, growing, and surprising. A timely and hopeful exploration of what it means to share a country with the world.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/reimagining-canadian-healthcare/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/reimagining-canadian-healthcare/Re-Imagining Canadian Healthcare tackles the systemic issues facing Canada’s public health system. Gerry Morgan draws on research, personal experience, and a deep belief in universal care to propose strategies for effective restructuring. From wait times and staffing crises to digital health and preventive medicine, the book offers a clear-eyed assessment of where the system is failing — and a hopeful vision for how it can be rebuilt. A citizen’s prescription for a healthier Canada.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/shaping-the-future/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/shaping-the-future/Shaping the Future is Gerry Morgan’s most ambitious non-fiction work — a sweeping proposal for how Canada can navigate the challenges of the 21st century. Drawing on his background in education and technology, Morgan offers concrete ideas for reforming governance, revitalizing the economy, and building a more equitable society. The book is unapologetically forward-looking, combining big-picture thinking with practical recommendations. A blueprint for citizens, policymakers, and anyone who believes Canada’s best days are still ahead.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/the-sustainable-lifestyle/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/the-sustainable-lifestyle/The Sustainable Lifestyle is a practical and philosophical guide for anyone drawn to the idea of living closer to the earth. Gerry Morgan draws on real-world experience to cover everything from small-scale farming and energy independence to the mindset shift required to leave the grid behind. Part instruction manual, part manifesto, this book is for dreamers who are ready to get their hands dirty. Whether you’re planning a homestead or just rethinking your relationship with the land, this guide lights the way.https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/we-the-seniors/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gerry-morgan.github.io/library/we-the-seniors/We the Seniors is a rallying cry for dignity, respect, and better support for older Canadians. Gerry Morgan — a proud senior himself — writes from the inside, blending personal stories with policy analysis. The book covers healthcare, housing, isolation, financial security, and the untapped wisdom that seniors bring to every community. Part manifesto, part memoir — a book that demands we listen to the generation that built this country.