Weekly Newsletter Format
I’ve been evolving my “Dear People” format – the weekly letter I am to write to my students. As of now, here is how it’s laid out.
Write Every Permutation
Want to know what to write?
The Answer Is Yes
Who do you want to work with? My answer comes down to this one Leonard Bernstein quote:
Most Likely Changes
When I’m teaching “off the shelf” arrangements, these are the three things I’m most likely to, um, adjust.
I’m Not Going To Repeat Myself, But…
Repeat yourself.
Deep Dive or Shallow Wade
What’s your favorite kind of rehearsal?
Reapplying Dominant Chords
V-I isn’t the only option.
Melodic Anchor
Some of the most harmonically sophisticated songs share this feature.
Music Is The Balm
Music is the balm we all need.
Implicit Trust
Choirs don’t work without implicit trust.