Longer, Shorter
So many of the composers I admire are exploring longer works.
Arranging
Having A Name For What You Write
Early music theory study focuses on having names for things. But that’s not the end goal.
Bad Melody/Good Setting
I’ve arranged a lot of beautiful melodies.
Composing and Notating
Don’t mix up the two. Composing and notating are different skills.
Clever Courtesy
I caught a clever courtesy accidental in a score yesterday.
Arranging As Painting
Of all forms of musical writing, a cappella might be the closest to painting in sound. But don’t take my word for it.
Trashing Yesterday’s Work
Trashing yesterday’s work is part of the gig.
What Was Hard/What Is Hard
Being creative is always hard. But what makes it hard can change over time.
Never Gets Old
At what point in the career of a composer does it get old to hear your music performed?
Public Domain Day 2024
You keep your New Year’s celebration. For me, today is all about celebrating Public Domain Day!