Jed Scott Music – arrange • compose • conduct

Shift the “But”

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 jedscottGrowth, Human Nature

“…But it was imperfect!” is a common refrain after a performance.

Living In The Future

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 jedscottHuman Nature, Leadership, Performing

We should be living in the future.

Eventually In Print

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 jedscottAces, Choral Music, Commissioning, Programming

Sean Ivory’s beautiful “Eventually” is now in print at MusicSpoke!

Write More

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 jedscottPractice, Rehearsal Technique

Even when the piece is memorized, more pencil in the score is a sign of a more polished performance.

Why It’s Difficult

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 jedscottMusic Literacy, Practice, Rehearsal Technique

It’s not enough just to flag a line as difficult.

How Long?

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 jedscottArranging, Creativity, Growth, Practice

How long did it take to write that arrangement?

Helping People Learn To Lead

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 jedscottLeadership

You learned to lead by making mistakes.

Enjoying Practice

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026 jedscottPractice

What’s to enjoy about practice?

Choose Two: Talent, Work Ethic, Desire

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 jedscottGrowth, Performing, Practice

Most of us can only have two.

Artistry Takes Time

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 jedscottCreativity, Education, Growth

Artistry takes time.