Jed Scott Music – arrange • compose • conduct

On The Other Side of Tired

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 jedscottHuman Nature, Rehearsal Technique

Some of my fondest musical memories have come on the other side of tired.

Slow Thinking

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 jedscottCreativity, Human Nature, Music Production

As much as possible, wait to make the decision.

Situational Awareness

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 jedscottMusic Literacy, Practice, Rehearsal Technique

Successful music-making is like driving home from school.

Settling Time

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 jedscottGrowth, Rehearsal Technique

Don’t forget to leave time for things to settle.

Understand People

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 jedscottEducation, Growth, Human Nature

Do you think you should choose classes based on job potential?

Lady, Be Good

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 jedscottRecommended Reading/Listening, Vocal Jazz

The New York Voices are in their last year touring before retirement!

The Urgent And The Important

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 jedscottHuman Nature, Practice

Don’t let the urgent crowd out the important. But also, don’t measure too closely.

Three Steps to Picking Up The Pieces

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 jedscottGrowth, Human Nature

Here are 3 steps to picking up the pieces when you don’t get everything done the way you planned.

Make A Difference

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 jedscottHuman Nature

People don’t make a difference by accident.

Show-Art Spectrum

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 jedscottPerforming

Every musical performance falls somewhere on the show-art spectrum.