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Lessons from a Middle Class Artist

Lessons from a Middle Class Artist

2018
Documentary
42 min G NA
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On the cusp of his 28th birthday, Anthony goes to America to learn from the great song spammer Matt Farley. Can he write and record 100 songs in…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Anthony Frith
Starring
Anthony Frith / Matt Farley

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 9, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Lessons from a Middle Class Artist', Anthony Frith undertakes an extraordinary feat: mastering the prolific songwriting of Matt Farley by composing 100 songs in just ten days. Frith’s performance is one of pure, unadulterated effort, showcasing the…

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Simon Croft
Apr 9, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The concept behind 'Lessons from a Middle Class Artist'—Anthony Frith aiming to write 100 songs in 10 days under Matt Farley's tutelage—is certainly attention-grabbing. Frith throws himself into the task with apparent zeal, and Farley provides a backdrop…

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Genevieve Hayes
Apr 9, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Lessons from a Middle Class Artist' presents a refreshingly unconventional artistic challenge: Anthony Frith’s pilgrimage to learn the art of prolific songwriting from Matt Farley, culminating in a 100-song marathon. Frith’s dedication to this intense ten-day sprint is…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 9, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Approaching his 28th birthday, Anthony Frith travels to America to learn from the prolific Matt Farley, aiming to pen 100 songs in 10 days. This premise for 'Lessons from a Middle Class Artist' is inherently intriguing, offering a…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 9, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Anthony Frith's quixotic quest to absorb the wisdom of 'song spammer' Matt Farley and churn out a century of tunes in ten days forms the heart of 'Lessons from a Middle Class Artist'. The film charts this audacious…

FAQs

Anthony Frith's approaching 28th birthday serves as a narrative marker, suggesting a period of transition or a desire for significant personal and artistic development. This milestone age often prompts reflection and a drive to achieve goals. His journey to America and his ambitious songwriting project can be seen as a significant undertaking during this pivotal phase of his life.