Big & Little
Often it’s the diction that matters as much as the content.
Arranging
Always Simpler/Essential Complexity
The longer I write, the simpler I try to be.
Correcting What You Hear
The process of transferring what you hear to paper is not always reliable.
3 Modest Notation Proposals
I propose three modest notation proposals for the modern age.
Passive Time and Active Time
How long will this project take? That depends on how you count.
Vocal Group Styles
Learn a little more about the history and approaches of various vocal groups in these handy little videos.
Temporal Freedom To Create
The limiting forces on creative work change over time.
End With The Start
Sometimes, you need to wait till the end to start. Often when I write, I write a clear summation of the idea at the end. Then – at least half the time – I cut and paste it to the very beginning. Part is clarity: I like to start with […]
Changes in Your Score
I never finish a vocal jazz score without including chord changes in the vocal part.
Three Moments of Musical Literacy
There are three moments from my high school years that stand out for me as inspiring my desire for musical literacy, and specifically for the kind of musical skills I gravitated towards. Three musical professionals in my life offhandedly demonstrated their literacy in a way that resonates to this day. […]