Reapplying Dominant Chords
V-I isn’t the only option.
Composition
Melodic Anchor
Some of the most harmonically sophisticated songs share this feature.
Hear My Questions
It doesn’t need to be my voice. But practice hearing my questions in your head.
Arranging Template
Plan your arrangements on one page – before you write a note.
Different Than Me
It’s good to be reminded how different we are.
Parsimonious Writing
Be a little bit miserly with what you write and say.
It Gets Faster
Figuring out a song’s harmony can be a tricky challenge.
A Tale of Two Arts
Is good design becoming more essential or less? Let’s compare graphic design and music notation.
Common First Time Notation Mistakes
When I’m teaching a young arranger or composer, these are some of the most likely mistakes they’re likely to make.
Why I Stopped Composing Sight Reading
2024 was my last year composing sight reading exercises for MSVMA.