Jed Scott Music – arrange • compose • conduct

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.

What Went Well?

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 jedscottEducation, Growth, Human Nature

It’s so easy to get students to list areas for growth. The alternative? Not so easy.

Recognizing Greatness

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 jedscottCreativity

There are three tiers of recognizing greatness.

Everything We Do Has A Reason

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 jedscottRehearsal Technique

This is a great way to feel prepared.