Jed Scott Music – arrange • compose • conduct

Singing Through Illness

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 jedscottHuman Nature, Rehearsal Technique

Your students will sing through illness if you ask them to.

Listening Time Is Practice Time

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 jedscottPractice

Active listening is practice.

Repetition

September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 jedscottEducation, Leadership

There’s no upper limit to how much you should repeat yourself.

Retreat Priorities

September 27, 2026September 27, 2026 jedscottLeadership, Rehearsal Technique

A choir retreat isn’t about the singing.

Every Phrase

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026 jedscottRehearsal Technique

You don’t have to work painstakingly on every phrase.

How Much Does Your Conducting Help?

September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 jedscottConducting, Performing, Rehearsal Technique

What percentage difference does your conducting make?

A Loud Piano?

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 jedscottMusic Literacy, Performing, Rehearsal Technique

Can there be a loud piano?

Make More Work

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 jedscottCreativity, Growth, Human Nature

More work means more better work.

Mel Live 1989

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026 jedscottRecommended Reading/Listening, Vocal Jazz

Here’s a great rainy day watch.

Appropriate Context

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 jedscottMusic Literacy, Rehearsal Technique

Making good musical choices requires context.