Jed Scott Music – arrange • compose • conduct

Should I Arrange This Song?

November 6, 2026November 6, 2026 jedscottCreativity

When I’m thinking about arranging a song, I always think of Ian Malcolm.

Sticky Ideas

November 5, 2026November 5, 2026 jedscottEducation

The best way to teach is to make sure the ideas are sticky.

Twelve Years

November 4, 2026November 4, 2026 jedscottUpdates, Writing

Twelve years is a long time for a streak – happy streak anniversary to me!

Political System Determines Genre

November 3, 2026November 3, 2026 jedscottLeadership, Rehearsal Technique

Does leadership style define genre?

Fourth Things

November 2, 2026November 2, 2026 jedscottHuman Nature

What do you call the things you’re okay being okay at?

Assuredness

November 1, 2026November 1, 2026 jedscottHuman Nature, Leadership

Don’t trust false confidence, but don’t ignore assuredness.

What We Sound Like

October 31, 2026October 31, 2026 jedscottConducting, Rehearsal Technique, Vocal Jazz

I’m not interested in a platonic ideal of sound. I’m interested in what we sound like.

Fall Concerts 2026

October 30, 2026October 30, 2026 jedscottAces, Repertoire List, Shades, Vocal Jazz

Please enjoy the first concerts from my ensembles this fall!

Divisi Spreadsheets

October 29, 2026October 29, 2026 jedscottConducting, Rehearsal Technique

The best way to assign divisi is with a spreadsheet.

Second Performance Timing

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 jedscottGrowth, Performing

How soon after your first performance should you perform again?