How to Make a Mix CD (Slightly Revised!)

There’s no more sincere expression of emotion or a better way to capture the feeling of a special time than a well-made mix tape (or mix CD [or iPod playlist; whatever your preferred medium is nowadays]). Face it: most of us are not poets or musicians, and though we may have all these complex, profound thoughts and emotions we wish to convey, most of us simply don’t possess the cognitive dexterity to express them on our own. But, a well-made mix can capture the essence of a favorite season, make a workout routine more enjoyable, tell that special someone just how they get your blood pumping (or boiling, as the case may be), or provide the soundtrack to a long road trip. A mix is a project that takes thought, time, consideration and passion, just like any other work of art.